ProjectProponent: WestrailProposal description: Westrail (the proponent) proposes to build and operate a 34 km single narrow gauge rail line from Oakajee Industrial Estate to the Mullewa-Geraldton rail line. Assessment Number: 1165Region: Mid WestReferred under EP Act: s38Industry sector: InfrastructureLast updated: March 8, 1999Current Status: Ministerial Statement published 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposalChair's Determination: Consultative Environmental ReviewPreliminary Environmental Factors: PeopleDate published: Friday, 3 October, 1997 3. AssessmentEnvironmental ReviewPublic submissions: Monday, 15 December, 1997 to Monday, 19 January, 1998Environmental Review documentation: A1165_R0915_CER.pdf A1165_R0915_Project Definition Study.pdf 4. EPA Report on assessmentEPA Report Number: 915EPA Report: EPA Report 915Key Environmental Factors: PeopleDate published: Friday, 27 November, 1998Appeals close: Friday, 11 December, 1998 5. Decision on proposal and implementation of proposalMinisterial StatementDate of approval: Monday, 8 March, 1999Ministerial Statement: Ministerial Statement 0500