ProjectProponent: Western Stevedores Pty LtdProposal description: The proposal involves an expansion of the existing Dampier Public Wharf to provide improved facilities capable of servicing the future needs of industry in the area. The key components of the proposal are: construction of a 60-81 m long load-out facility south of the existing wharf; cut and fill operations to create a land backing to the facility (1.9 ha, of which 0.8 ha is reclaimed land); and quarrying of a 4.1 ha cargo lay-down and storage area. Assessment Number: 1421Region: PilbaraReferred under EP Act: s38Industry sector: InfrastructureLast updated: April 10, 2002Current Status: Ministerial Statement published 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposalChair's Determination: Environmental Protection Statement (EPS)Preliminary Environmental Factors: Air QualitySocial SurroundingsBenthic Communities and HabitatsFlora and VegetationTerrestrial FaunaDate published: Monday, 18 February, 2002 4. EPA Report on assessmentEPA Report Number: 1042EPA Report: Dampier Public Wharf Expansion – Load-out Facility and Lay-down Area, Port of Dampier (PDF, 393.89 KB)Key Environmental Factors: Flora and VegetationTerrestrial Environmental QualityTerrestrial FaunaDate published: Monday, 18 February, 2002Appeals close: Tuesday, 5 March, 2002 5. Decision on proposal and implementation of proposalMinisterial StatementDate of approval: Wednesday, 10 April, 2002Ministerial Statement: Ministerial Statement 589 (PDF, 827.29 KB)