Project Proponent Le Mer Marketing and Consultancy Pty Ltd Proposal description Proposal to develop a land-based marine shell breeding facility and residence on Downes Island approximately seven kilometres west of Port Hedland. Trochus shells (Trochus niloticu), Pearl oysters (Pteria penguin, Pinctada margaritifera, P. albina) and a range of other native Australian shells will be bred at the facility. Trochus and pearl oysters will be grown-out off-site. Assessment Number 1030 Region Pilbara Referred under EP Act s38 Industry sector Aquaculture Last updated June 08, 1998 Current Status Ministerial Statement published 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposal Chair's Determination Consultative Environmental Review Preliminary Environmental Factors Social Surroundings Coastal Processes Marine Environmental Quality Date published Friday, 22 December, 1995 3. Assessment Environmental Review Environmental Review documentation CER - Aquaexport (PDF, 3.22 MB) 4. EPA Report on assessment EPA Report Number 886 EPA Report EPA Report 886 (PDF, 1000.58 KB) Key Environmental Factors Social Surroundings Coastal Processes Marine Environmental Quality Date published Friday, 3 April, 1998 Appeals close Friday, 17 April, 1998 5. Decision on proposal and implementation of proposal Ministerial Statement Date of approval Monday, 8 June, 1998 Ministerial Statement Ministerial Statement 0477 (PDF, 366.87 KB)
