ProjectProponent: Derby Hydro Power Pty LtdProposal description: The proposal is to construct and operate a tidal power station across the mouth of Doctor’s Creek, near Derby, for the generation of electricity. The proposal also includes the construction of power lines to distribute power to major centres in the West Kimberley. The proposal was remitted by the Minister for further assessment (Assessment 1453). Assessment Number: 1073Region: KimberleyReferred under EP Act: s38Industry sector: Power generationLast updated: June 9, 1999 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposalChair's Determination: Consultative Environmental ReviewDate published: Friday, 27 December, 1996 3. AssessmentScopingApproved: Thursday, 20 February, 1997 Environmental ReviewPublic submissions: Monday, 8 December, 1997 to Monday, 19 January, 1998Environmental Review documentation: Derby Tidal Power Project - Consultative Environmental Review (PDF, 15.17 MB) 4. EPA Report on assessmentEPA Report Number: 942EPA Report: Derby Tidal Power Project (PDF, 1.81 MB)Key Environmental Factors: AirAir QualityBenthic Communities and HabitatsCoastal ProcessesMarine Environmental QualityMarine FaunaFlora and VegetationLandformsTerrestrial Environmental QualityTerrestrial FaunaWaterHydrological ProcessesDate published: Wednesday, 9 June, 1999Appeals close: Wednesday, 23 June, 1999
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