ProjectProponent: Lake Tamworth PartnershipProposal description: Proposal to mine peat in Lake Tamworth which is located in Baldivis, approximately 40kms south of Perth. The lake is listed for protection in the Environmental Protection (Swan Coastal Plain Lakes) Policy which prohibits unauthorised filling, mining, drainage or effluent discharge into nominated wetlands. Assessment Number: 331Region: PeelReferred under EP Act: s38Industry sector: Sand, rock, gravel and clayLast updated: July 9, 1999Current Status: Minister determined that the proposal should not be implemented 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposalChair's Determination: Consultative Environmental ReviewPreliminary Environmental Factors: Hydrological ProcessesInland Waters Environmental QualityDate published: Wednesday, 12 August, 1992 3. AssessmentEnvironmental ReviewPublic submissions: Tuesday, 8 June, 1993 to Tuesday, 6 July, 1993Environmental Review documentation: CER - Proposed Peat Mine in Lake Tamworth (PDF, 1.07 MB) 4. EPA Report on assessmentEPA Report Number: 757EPA Report: EPA Report 757 (PDF, 1.07 MB)Key Environmental Factors: Flora and VegetationHydrological ProcessesInland Waters Environmental QualityDate published: Thursday, 29 September, 1994Appeals close: Thursday, 13 October, 1994 5. Decision on proposal and implementation of proposalMinisterial decisionDate: July 9, 1999
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