ProjectProponent: Harvey WaterProposal description: Harvey Water propose to construct and operate a pipeline and ocean outfall to dispose brine wastewater. The pipeline will be located between the Kemerton Strategic Industrial Area and the Indian Ocean south of Binningup in the Shire of Harvey. The pipeline will convey brine to a single outlet diffuser outfall. The outfall will be located approximately 400 m from the shoreline and will be installed under the seabed by horizontal directional drilling from the coast. The outlet pipe will protrude above the seabed and will be fitted with a jet diffuser. Assessment Number: 2289Region: PerthReferred under EP Act: s38Industry sector: UtilitiesLast updated: May 25, 2022Current Status: Ministerial Statement published 1. ReferralComment on this referral: Brine Pipeline and OutfallComment period: Tuesday, 23 March, 2021 to Monday, 29 March, 2021Referral documentation: Referral Form.pdf (PDF, 413.6 KB) Proposal Content Document.pdf (PDF, 1.78 MB) Supporting Document.pdf (PDF, 18.2 MB) Appendix A.pdf (PDF, 19.45 MB) Appendix B and C.pdf (PDF, 10.22 MB) Appendix D.pdf (PDF, 27.18 MB) Appendix E.pdf (PDF, 1.93 MB) 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposalChair's Determination: Assess - Additional Assessment Information (public review)Extract of determination: Brine Pipeline and Outfall (PDF, 205.19 KB)Preliminary Environmental Factors: Benthic Communities and HabitatsMarine Environmental QualityFlora and VegetationTerrestrial FaunaInland WatersDate published: Tuesday, 27 April, 2021 3. AssessmentRequest for further informationDate: Thursday, 6 May, 2021File upload: CMS17953 - Notice under s40(2)(a) - further information required for assessment.pdf (PDF, 111.28 KB) Environmental ReviewPublic submissions: Monday, 29 November, 2021 to Monday, 13 December, 2021Make a submission: Brine Pipeline and Outfall - Additional InformationEnvironmental Review documentation: Additional Information.PDF (PDF, 21.79 MB) Additional information - Appendix A.pdf (PDF, 18.6 MB) Additional information - Appendices B-D.pdf (PDF, 32.55 MB) Additional information - Appendix E.pdf (PDF, 2.52 MB)Date Published (Environmental Review documentation): November 29, 2021Proponent response to submissions: 12543714-REP-C_Harvey Water Discharge Monitoring and Management Plan_updated.pdf (PDF, 3.11 MB) Harvey Water Brine Pipeline and Outfall Response to Submission Assessment 2289 February 2022.pdf (PDF, 7.29 MB) Harvey Water Discharge Monitoring and Management Plan_updated March 4 2022.pdf (PDF, 3.28 MB) Minor or preliminary work under s. 41A(3)s. 41A(3) notice: CMS17953 - S41A(3) Notice - 231221.pdf (PDF, 592.91 KB)Date of approval s. 41A(3): Thursday, 23 December, 2021 4. EPA Report on assessmentEPA Report Number: 1721EPA Report: EPA Report 1721 - Brine Pipeline and Outfall - assessment report.pdf (PDF, 2.47 MB)Key Environmental Factors: Benthic Communities and HabitatsMarine Environmental QualityFlora and VegetationTerrestrial FaunaInland WatersDate published: Monday, 4 April, 2022Appeals close: Tuesday, 26 April, 2022 5. Decision on proposal and implementation of proposalMinisterial StatementDate of approval: Wednesday, 25 May, 2022Ministerial Statement: Ministerial Statement 1190 (PDF, 1.17 MB)