ProjectProponent: Public Transport Authority of Western AustraliaProposal description: The Public Transport Authority (PTA) proposes to construct and operate 8 km of new railway (including dual tracks and associated rail infrastructure), between Armadale and Byford. The proposal includes modification to the existing Armadale Station and construction and operation of a new station at Byford. The proposal includes the replacement of level crossings with grade separated crossings, either road over rail or rail over road. The proposal involves clearing of up to 50 hectares (ha) of vegetation and fauna habitat within a 160 ha development envelope. Assessment Number: 2261Region: PerthReferred under EP Act: s38Industry sector: UtilitiesLast updated: April 6, 2021Current Status: Environmental Scoping Document approved 1. ReferralComment on this referral: Byford Rail Extension Comment period: Monday, 14 September, 2020 to Sunday, 20 September, 2020Referral documentation: Referral Form.pdf (PDF, 2.4 MB) Supplementary Document.pdf (PDF, 7.35 MB) Referral Supplementary Document FINAL 07092020 Part 2.pdf (PDF, 6.18 MB) Appendix A - Byford Rail Extension Flora and Fauna Assessment AECOM_Part1.pdf (PDF, 3.79 MB) Appendix A - Byford Rail Extension Flora and Fauna Assessment AECOM_Part2.pdf (PDF, 4.29 MB) 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposalChairman's Determination: Assess - Public Environmental ReviewExtract of determination: Byford Rail Extension (PDF, 189.64 KB)Preliminary Environmental Factors: Social SurroundingsFlora and VegetationTerrestrial FaunaInland WatersDate published: Monday, 12 October, 2020 3. AssessmentScopingEnvironmental scoping document: Final -Byford Rail Extension - Environmental Scoping Document - 6 Jan 2021 Rev 3.pdf (PDF, 1.83 MB)Approved: Wednesday, 6 January, 2021 Change to proposal during assessment under s43A S43A notice: CMS17895 - S43A - 060421.pdf (PDF, 757.8 KB)Date of approval: Tue, 06/04/2021
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