ProjectProponent: Skiron OPCO Pty LimitedProposal description: Skircon OPCO Pty Ltd (the proponent) proposes to construct and operate an offshore submarine fibre optic cable to service the iron ore and oil and gas industry. The fibre optic cable would extend from Darwin, Northern Territory to Port Hedland, Western Australia. The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has reviewed and considered the potential impacts of the portion of the proposal which coincides with State waters and lands. Region: PilbaraReferred under EP Act: s38Industry sector: InfrastructureLast updated: December 7, 2016Current Status: Decision on whether to assess has been published 1. ReferralComment on this referral: Fibre Optic Submarine Cable between Port Hedland and DarwinComment period: Friday, 13 June, 2014 to Thursday, 19 June, 2014Referral documentation: Cover Letter (PDF, 171.86 KB) Referral (PDF, 232.83 KB) Supporting information (PDF, 7.27 MB) Project location (PDF, 427.88 KB) 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: 14-819067 - CD - 250814.pdf (PDF, 134.19 KB)Public advice: 14-819067-s38Fibre Optic_250814.pdf (PDF, 459.72 KB)Date published: Monday, 25 August, 2014
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