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  • Air Core Drilling Programme on M70 1248 and M70

    The Department of Minerals and Petroleum has referred a Programme of Work application. The application, from Holcim (Australia) Pty Ltd, is to undertake an air core drilling exploration programme on M70/1248 and M70/1250. The exploration site is cleared pine plantation to the East of Lake Jandabup. More
    Opened 1 October 2015

  • Public Environmental Review - Koolyanobbing Range F Deposit

    Cliffs is proposing to develop a new mine and supporting infrastructure on the Koolyanobbing Range. Hard copies of the PER may be purchased for $10 (including postage and packing) or a CD version is available free of charge from: Cliffs Asia Pacific Iron Ore Pty Ltd Level 11, The Quadrant 1 William St, Perth Phone: 08 9426 3333 Copies of the PER may also be downloaded from: ... More
    Opened 5 October 2015

  • Draft Environmental Assessment Guideline for Separation Distances Between Industrial and Sensitive Land Uses

    The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has released its Draft Environmental Assessment Guideline for Separation Distances between Industrial and Sensitive Land Uses (EAG) for stakeholder and public comment. The purpose of this EAG is to: provide advice on which land uses require separation, and recommend the appropriate separation distances; outline the EPA’s expectations on the application of separation distances for schemes and scheme amendments in the... More
    Opened 6 October 2015

  • Public Environmental Review - Yandicoogina Iron Ore Project - Revised Proposal

    Hamersley Iron – Yandi Pty. Limited (a wholly - owned member of the Rio Tinto group of companies) proposes the development of a new open cut pit to sustain its Yandicoogina Operations in the central Pilbara region of Western Australia. The development will be centered around its Pocket and Billiard South deposit, located 90 kilometres north-west of Newman. The Proposal will involve the construction and operation of a new brownfields single open cut pit and associated infrastructure. The... More
    Opened 2 November 2015

  • New Dwelling Residential Rural Block - Lot 125 Edwards Road

    Mr. Sean Hensberg is proposing to construct a dwelling on Lot 125 Edwards Road, Stirling Estate in the Shire of Capel. Lot 125 Edwards Road totals approximately 8.44 hectares in size. The proposed dwelling is approximately 236 square metres. More
    Opened 2 November 2015

  • Draft Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2015-2020

    The Office of the Environmental Protection Authority is calling for feedback on their Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2015-2020. The comment period on the draft DAIP closes on Monday 16 November, but your feedback on any aspect of the final plan is always welcome. All feedback will be treated with the strictest confidence. More
    Opened 3 November 2015

  • Concrete Batching Plant

    The EPA has received a third party referral for a Concrete Batching Plant in the City of Bayswater. The proponent, Ransberg Pty Ltd T/A WA Premix, has provided detailed information on the proposal to construct and operate a concrete batching plant with a production capacity of 150m3/hour of ready -mixed concrete. More
    Opened 10 November 2015

  • Public Environmental Review - Extension to the Wiluna Uranium Project

    Toro Energy Ltd is proposing to extend the Wiluna Uranium Project located approximately 960 km north-east of Perth in the Shire of Wiluna, Western Australia, to include the mining of two additional deposits known as Millipede (located adjacent to the Centipede deposit) and Lake Maitland (located 105 km south-east of Wiluna). The proposal includes the construction of a haul road to the previously assessed and approved processing plant at Centipede. The Wiluna Uranium Project was the subject... More
    Opened 16 November 2015

  • Public Environmental Review - Mt Gibson Range Mine Operations - Iron Hill Deposits

    Mount Gibson Mining Ltd (a wholly owned subsidary of Mount Gibson Iron Ltd) is proposing to extend its mining operations at the Mt Gibson Ranges to include development of the Iron Hill and Iron Hill South Deposits. Hard copies of the PER may be purchased for $10 (including postage and packing) or a CD version is available free of charge from: Mount Gibson Iron Limited Level 1, 2 Kings Park Rd West Perth, WA 6005 Telephone: 08 9426 7500 Copies of the PER are... More
    Opened 23 November 2015

  • Busselton West Street Pipe Alignment

    The Water Corporation is proposing to construct approximately 840 metres of DN450 pressure main from the West Street Wastewater Pump Station to the intersection of Frederick and Fairlawn Streets in Busselton. A section of the pipeline passes through the buffer of a Conservation Category Wetland known as New River. The Water Corporation is proposing trenchless construction techniques in this area to minimise impacts. More
    Opened 23 November 2015

  • Western Turner Syncline Iron Ore Project - Revised Proposal

    Hamersley Iron Pty Limited propose to develop above and below water table iron ore deposits and associated infrastructure at Western Turner Syncline. The proposal also includes an infrastructure corridor connecting the mining operation to the existing Tom Price mine ore-processing facilities. Surplus water from mining below water table would be managed by use on site and controlled discharge to the environment. Clearing of up to 750 ha would be required. The proposal is located 20 km west of... More
    Opened 27 November 2015

  • Thunderbird Mineral Sands Project

    Sheffield Resources Limited is seeking approval to develop the Thunderbird Mineral Sands Project located on the Dampier Peninsula, approximately 75 kilometres southwest of Derby, Western Australia. The proposal is for a mineral sands operation with an estimated 40 year life of mine. Mineral product will be mined from the Thunderbird Deposit and processed onsite before being transported by road to the Derby Wharf for storage and subsequent export More
    Opened 30 November 2015

  • Jandabup Sand Operation Mining Proposal

    Holcim (Australia) Pty Ltd (Holcim) propose to develop a sand extraction operation on tenements M70/1248 and M70/1250, approximately 8 km north east of Wanneroo within the Local Government Area of Wanneroo. The project is located within a P1 Public Drinking Water Source Area (Gnangara Mound) and would have a mine life of approximately 25 years. The total project footprint is 357.8 ha which would be progressively rehabilitated. More
    Opened 1 December 2015

  • Pilbara Bulk Ore Transportation System BOTS

    Mineral Resources Limited propose to develop the Pilbara Bulk Ore Transport System (BOTS) to deliver iron ore mined from the Iron Valley Project (approximately 90 km north-west of Newman) 330 km to the Port Hedland Inner Harbour for overseas export. More
    Opened 3 December 2015

  • Consultation on MNES - West Pilbara Iron Ore Project Stage 1 Mine Extensions

    API Management Pty Ltd invites public comments on its proposal, the West Pilbara Iron Ore Project Stage 1 Mine Extensions. The proposed action is to mine resources at the Red Hill Creek deposit and to mine extensions of resources approved by EPBC 2009/4706 at the Kens Bore, Trinity Bore and Catho Well deposits. This includes development of associated mining and other infrastructure such as roads, wet processing plant, tailings storage facility and dewatering facilities. This proposal has yet... More
    Opened 7 December 2015

  • Public Environmental Review - Solomon Iron Ore Project – Sustaining Production

    Fortescue Metals Group Ltd proposes sustaining production at the Solomon Iron Ore Project which will allow the continuation of mining and maintenance of production at the Solomon Mine in the Pilbara region of Western Australia through expansion of the existing footprint of the Project. Hard copies of the PER may be purchased for $10 (including postage and packing) or a CD version is available free of charge from: Fortescue Metals Group Ltd Level 2, 87 Adelaide Terrace, East... More
    Opened 14 December 2015

  • Public Environmental Review - Mulga Rock Uranium Project

    Vimy Resources Limited is proposing to develop the Mulga Rock Uranium Project which is located 240 km east-northeast of Kalgoorlie in Western Australia. The project will involve shallow open pit mining of four poly-metallic deposits with commercial grades of uranium. The project has a life of mine of 16 years and will produce 1,360t of uranium oxide concentrate annually. Hard copies of the PER may be purchased for $10 (including postage and packing) or a CD version is available free of... More
    Opened 14 December 2015

  • Karnup Sand Mining Project

    Urban Resources is seeking approval to establish a sand mine on Lot 316 Stakehill Road, Karnup, in the Shire of Rockingham (M70/1262). The project would involve sand extraction for a period of 5 years. More
    Opened 23 December 2015

  • Extractive Industry Clay Lot 7 Toy Road Bindoon

    Extractive Industry Clay, Lot 7 Toy Rd Bindoon Brikmakers Pty Ltd propose to excavate clay from a mine pit of 9 hectare (ha) on Lot 7 Toy Road in Bindoon. The proposal also comprises the construction of: - a stockpiling area (approximately 4 ha) - two dams (approximately 1 ha each) - bunds located on the western and southern side of the pit. The current landuse of the proposal area is rural grazing and gravel extraction. The proponent has prepared an Application for Planning... More
    Opened 29 December 2015

  • EPA website redevelopment

    The EPA undertook a website survey and review in 2014 and you gave us valuable feedback on how we can improve our online presence and make it easy for you to find the information you need. Since the 2014 survey, much work has been done internally. We are now re-opening the survey to ensure we capture input from as many users as possible. The redeveloped website is scheduled to go live later in 2016. This survey is being undertaken by the Office of the Environmental Protection... More
    Opened 11 January 2016

  • Eastern Ridge Revised Proposal

    BHP Billiton Iron Ore Pty Ltd (BHP Billiton Iron Ore) have submitted a proposal to develop the Eastern Ridge Revised Proposal which comprises existing approved iron ore mining operations at Orebody 24 Ministerial Statement 834), Orebody 25 (Ministerial Statement 712) and Orebody 32 (Ministerial Statement 1018) and a proposed new satellite iron ore deposit at Orebody 25 West. The mining operations are located in the eastern Pilbara near Newman. BHP Billiton Iron Ore is seeking approval to... More
    Opened 20 January 2016

  • Anderson Point Tug Haven

    Pilbara Maine Pty Ltd proposes to develop and operate the Anderson Point Tug Haven facility which would be situated adjacent to Fortescue Metals Group's existing Herb Elliot Port Facility, Port Hedland. The proposal includes the dredging and onshore disposal of approximately 0.8 Mm3 of material and the construction of a piled structure with floating pontoons and tug pens. There would also be an onshore component that utilises previously disturbed land. More
    Opened 23 February 2016

  • CETO 6 Garden Island Project

    Carnegie Wave Energy Ltd plans to design, build and operate a wave energy array using up to three CETO 6 units for power production southwest of Garden Island in Commonwealth waters. This proposal is for installation of marine/shoreline infrastructure (i.e. power cables, anchoring) in state waters which will connect the offshore wave energy system. More
    Opened 4 March 2016

  • Balannup Wastewater Pressure Main

    In October 2014 the Water Corporation referred a proposal to construct and operate the Balannup Pressure Main, a 4.5 km wastewater pressure main from the Collared Street Pump Station to the Waterworks Road Pump Station in Armadale. The proposal was subject to a 7 day public comment period which ran from 3 December 2014 to 9 December 2014. Since the referral of the proposal the EPA requested further information from the proponent regarding potential impacts in relation to the EPA’s... More
    Opened 18 March 2016

  • Public Environmental Review - BHP Billiton Iron Ore Pilbara Strategic Proposal

    BHP Billiton Iron Ore has prepared a Strategic Proposal of its future operations in the Pilbara for the next 50 to100 years. The Strategic Proposal will facilitate a more holistic and longer term view of mining activities in the Pilbara region by identifying and assessing how impacts to the environment at a landscape scale will be managed. A Public Environmental Review Strategic Proposal (PERSP) has been prepared by the company to examine the environmental effects associated with the... More
    Opened 21 March 2016

  • Iron Valley Below Water Table Project

    BC Pilbara Iron Pty Ltd proposes to amend the Iron Valley above water table iron ore project in the Pilbara, to extend mining below the water table. The proposal includes the change to develop one new pit, extend two existing pits below the water table and develop associated mine infrastructure. More
    Opened 24 March 2016

  • Sandy Ridge Project – Environmental Scoping Document

    Tellus Holdings Ltd proposes to construct and operate a dual kaolin (clay) mine and a waste facility, accepting Class IV (Secure Landfill) and a V (Intractable Landfill) waste from all of Australia, including waste from offshore Oil and Gas facilities. The waste would include amongst other things low level radioactive wastes and persistent organic pollutants. The proposal would receive on average 100 000 tonnes of waste per annum for approximately 25 years. The proposal is located 140... More
    Opened 31 March 2016

  • Gruyere Gold Project

    Gold Road Resources Limited propose to develop a gold mine know as the Gruyere Gold Project located approximately 200 km north-east of Laverton. The proposal includes clearing of up to 1,200 ha of vegetation and groundwater dewatering for mining and processing. More
    Opened 12 April 2016

  • Cottesloe Pier

    Cottesloe Pier Pty Ltd proposes to construct a pier extending off the end of the current Cottesloe groyne. The project design consists of a jetty and boardwalk structure including an underwater observatory, cafe, swimming area and fishing jetty. More
    Opened 14 April 2016

  • Battler Gold Mine Redevelopment

    IMD Gold Mines Ltd proposes to expand the existing Battler open pit mine located approximately fourteen kilometres south-southeast of Southern Cross. The proposed mining, construction and closure activities would occur seven days a week (at times) over a thirteen month period. More
    Opened 6 May 2016
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