ProjectProponent: Water Corporation of Western AustraliaProposal description: The proposal being assessed is for the diversion of 8 gigalitres a year (on average) (GL/yr) of unallocated water resources in the Samson Catchment to be diverted for public water supply, the construction of a pipe head dam and related infrastructure. The Samson Brook Redevelopment Scheme is a key element of the Water Corporation’s drought recovery plan. Assessment Number: 1441Region: PeelReferred under EP Act: s38Industry sector: InfrastructureLast updated: September 13, 2002Current Status: Ministerial Statement published 1. ReferralReferral documentation: Environmental Protection Statement EPS - Executive summary Appendix 1 - Environmental water provisions Appendix 2 - Issues raised during community consultation and proponent responses Appendix 3 - Construction Environmental Management System Appendix 4 - List of vascular plant species found within the Samson Dam survey area Appendix 5 - Summary of the site: vegetation types Appendix 6 - Status and distribution of significant fauna Appendix 7 - Water Corporation's Environmental Policy 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposalChair's Determination: Environmental Protection Statement (EPS)Preliminary Environmental Factors: Social SurroundingsFlora and VegetationTerrestrial FaunaHydrological ProcessesInland Waters Environmental QualityDate published: Monday, 15 July, 2002 4. EPA Report on assessmentEPA Report Number: 1055EPA Report: Samson Brook Redevelopment Scheme Key Environmental Factors: Hydrological ProcessesDate published: Monday, 15 July, 2002Appeals close: Monday, 29 July, 2002 5. Decision on proposal and implementation of proposalMinisterial StatementDate of approval: Friday, 13 September, 2002Ministerial Statement: Ministerial Statement 604