ProjectProposal description: The Department of Transport (DoT) proposes to upgrade the facilities in Beadon Creek to support the growing demand for land at the Maritime Facility. The upgrade works include capital dredging a berth pocket and turning basin immediately west of the existing channel. The dredged material will be used to create additional land-backed wharf area immediately north of the existing lots. Region: PilbaraReferred under EP Act: s38Industry sector: InfrastructureLast updated: April 28, 2014Current Status: Decision on whether to assess has been published 1. ReferralComment on this referral: Beadon Creek Capital Dredging, approximately 2.5 km east of the town of Onslow, Shire of Ashburton Comment period: Tuesday, 27 August, 2013 to Monday, 2 September, 2013Referral documentation: Referral form and supporting documentation (PDF, 22.95 MB) 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposalChair's Determination: Referral examined, preliminary investigations and inquiries conducted. Proposal not to be assessed under Part IV of the EP Act. Advice given (Appealable)Extract of determination: 13-283104-ChairDets-280414 (PDF, 125.94 KB)Preliminary Environmental Factors: Marine Environmental QualityPublic advice: Public Advice - Beadon Creek (PDF, 302.19 KB)Date published: Monday, 28 April, 2014