Project Proponent City of Subiaco Proposal description The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has received a referral on the proposal to maintain a permanent water body in Lake Jualbup. The proposal is to convert Lake Jualbup into a constructed lake by lining the lake bed with a polymer additive and constructing sloped banks and concrete walls to reduce water loss to the surrounding environment. The EPA considers that the potential environmental issues associated with the proposal are: • Water quality impacts on aquatic fauna, • Impacts on the Oblong Turtle through binding the sediment; and • Potential for Acid Sulphate Soils (ASS) exposure down gradient of the Lake. Region Perth Referred under EP Act s38 Industry sector Land use Last updated March 18, 2013 Current Status Decision on whether to assess has been published 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposal Chair'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 Chairman's Determination - Management of water levels in Lake Jualbup (PDF, 23.18 KB) Preliminary Environmental Factors Terrestrial Environmental Quality Terrestrial Fauna Hydrological Processes Inland Waters Environmental Quality Public advice Public Advice - Management of water levels in Lake Jualbup (PDF, 293.9 KB) Date published Monday, 18 March, 2013 4. EPA Report on assessment Key Environmental Factors Terrestrial Environmental Quality Terrestrial Fauna Water Hydrological Processes Inland Waters Environmental Quality
