ProjectProponent: Geraldton Port AuthorityProposal description: The Geraldton Port Authority (GPA) proposes to upgrade the Port of Geraldton (otherwise known as the Port Enhancement Project (PEP)) and undertake preparatory works for the Town Beach Foreshore Redevelopment Project. The objective of the PEP is to enable vessels to sail from the port fully laden. Assessment Number: 1379Region: Mid WestReferred under EP Act: s38Industry sector: InfrastructureLast updated: July 31, 2002Current Status: Ministerial Statement published 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposalChair's Determination: Assess - Public Environmental ReviewPreliminary Environmental Factors: Coastal ProcessesMarine Environmental QualityMarine FaunaDate published: Monday, 21 May, 2001 3. AssessmentEnvironmental ReviewPublic submissions: Thursday, 8 November, 2001 to Monday, 28 January, 2002 4. EPA Report on assessmentEPA Report Number: 1050EPA Report: EPA Report 1050 (PDF, 1.9 MB)Key Environmental Factors: Coastal ProcessesMarine Environmental QualityMarine FaunaDate published: Monday, 10 June, 2002Appeals close: Monday, 24 June, 2002 5. Decision on proposal and implementation of proposalMinisterial StatementDate of approval: Wednesday, 31 July, 2002Ministerial Statement: Ministerial Statement 0600 (PDF, 662.65 KB)