ProjectProponent: Dampier Port AuthorityProposal description: The proposal is to expand the Dampier port facilities including: the improvement and extension of the current Dampier Cargo Wharf; the construction of a new jetty and associated shipping infrastructure; and the dredging, loading and disposal of up to 4.5 million cubic metres (m3) of sediments to the Northern Spoil Ground and East Lewis Island Spoil Ground from the deepening of the harbour area and the associated approach channel. Assessment Number: 1495Region: PilbaraReferred under EP Act: s38Industry sector: InfrastructureLast updated: December 17, 2003Current Status: Ministerial Statement published 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposalChair's Determination: Assessment on referral information (ARI)Date published: Monday, 27 October, 2003 4. EPA Report on assessmentEPA Report Number: 1116EPA Report: Dampier Port Authority – Port Expansion and Dredging ProgramKey Environmental Factors: Benthic Communities and HabitatsMarine Environmental QualityLandDate published: Monday, 27 October, 2003Appeals close: Monday, 10 November, 2003 5. Decision on proposal and implementation of proposalMinisterial StatementDate of approval: Wednesday, 17 December, 2003Ministerial Statement: Ministerial Statement 643