ProjectProponent: AWE LimitedProposal description: The proposal is to carry out test drilling for hydrocarbons near the boundary of Lesueur National Park, inland from Jurien Bay. The proposal would be situated on farmland adjacent to the National Park and the well would be drilled vertically (no deviated or horizontal drilling is proposed) with the surface location of the well approximately 200 metres from the National Park boundary and bottom hole location approximately 350 metres from the National Park boundary. The drilling would be a depth of approximately 2,350 metres below ground level and would include hydraulic fracture stimulation and flaring of gas. The proposal does not involve drilling or hydraulic fracture stimulation under the National Park. Region: Mid WestReferred under EP Act: s38Industry sector: Oil and gasLast updated: November 18, 2013Current Status: Decision on whether to assess has been published 1. ReferralComment on this referral: Drover-01 Exploration WellComment period: Friday, 4 October, 2013 to Thursday, 17 October, 2013Referral documentation: Referral Form (PDF, 1.95 MB) Referral Supplement Document (PDF, 20.97 MB) Site Plan - Existing Environment (PDF, 230.19 KB) Locality plan - Broad Scale (JPG, 5.94 MB) Site Plan- Proposal Details (JPG, 2.68 MB) 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposalChair's Determination: Referral examined, preliminary investigations and inquiries conducted. Proposal not to be assessed under Part IV of the EP Act. Advice given (Appealable)Extract of determination: 13-320316 - CD - 181113.pdf (PDF, 132.44 KB)Public advice: 13-320316 Drover-01 Exploration Well Public Advice -181113.pdf (PDF, 1.14 MB)Date published: Monday, 18 November, 2013