Project Proponent Shark Bay Salt Joint Venture Proposal description The proposal is to construct a new series (F series) of crystallizer ponds at the northern edge of the existing Shark Bay Salt crystallizers in Useless Loop, Shark Bay. Construction of the new series of ponds will enclose approximately 125 hectares of shallow marine environment up to the boundary of Mining Lease 260 SA, of which some 60 hectares is seagrass. Assessment Number 1193 Region Gascoyne Referred under EP Act s38 Industry sector Salt Last updated June 14, 1999 Current Status Ministerial Statement published 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposal Chair's Determination Consultative Environmental Review Preliminary Environmental Factors Benthic Communities and Habitats Marine Environmental Quality Date published Friday, 20 February, 1998 3. Assessment Scoping Approved Monday, 25 May, 1998 Environmental Review Environmental Review documentation Consultative Environmental Review document (PDF, 3.66 MB) 4. EPA Report on assessment EPA Report Number 934 EPA Report Construction of additional crystallizer ponds, Useless Loop, Shark Bay (PDF, 2.06 MB) Date published Friday, 23 April, 1999 Appeals close Friday, 7 May, 1999 5. Decision on proposal and implementation of proposal Ministerial Statement Date of approval Monday, 14 June, 1999 Ministerial Statement Ministerial Statement 513 (PDF, 239.53 KB)
