ProjectProponent: Fortescue Metals Group LtdProposal description: The proposal is for dredging of not more than 3,500,000 cubic metres off Anderson Point, for a third ship berth; disposal of dredge spoil on preexisting and previously approved land at Anderson Point; and extension of the approved open-pile wharf. Assessment Number: 1732Region: PilbaraReferred under EP Act: s38Industry sector: InfrastructureLast updated: August 12, 2020Current Status: Ministerial Statement published 1. ReferralReferral documentation: Referral documentation (PDF, 26.16 MB) 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposalChair's Determination: Assessment on referral information (ARI)Extract of determination: 1732-ChairDets-140408.pdf (PDF, 41.03 KB)Preliminary Environmental Factors: Benthic Communities and HabitatsCoastal ProcessesDate published: Monday, 14 April, 2008 4. EPA Report on assessmentEPA Report Number: 1286EPA Report: Port Facility Upgrade- Anderson Point, Port Hedland, Dredging and Wharf Construction - Third Berth (PDF, 623.43 KB)Key Environmental Factors: Social SurroundingsCoastal ProcessesMarine Environmental QualityMarine FaunaDate published: Monday, 14 April, 2008Appeals close: Monday, 28 April, 2008 5. Decision on proposal and implementation of proposalMinisterial StatementDate of approval: Tuesday, 5 August, 2008Ministerial Statement: Ministerial Statement 771 (PDF, 1.1 MB) Post-assessment changesSection 46 inquiry: Port Facility Upgrade - Anderson Point, Port Hedland: Dredging and Wharf Construction - Third Berth (S46) [2256]s. 45C amendments: Attachment 1 to Statement 771 - Dredging of the third berth at Anderson Point - program additions and new dredge spoil settlement area - change to proposal approved on 14 November 2008. Date of approval s. 45C: Friday, 14 November, 2008