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  • 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
    Closed 20 November 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
    Closed 18 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
    Closed 16 November 2015

  • Public Environmental Review - Wingellina Nickel Project

    Hinckley Range Pty Ltd is proposing to mine nickeliferous limonite ore from the Wingellina deposit located approximately 1,400 km east-northeast of Perth, and use a high pressure acid leach process to produce a mixed nickel-cobalt hydroxide product for export to overseas markets via existing road and rail networks to the Port of Darwin or the Port of Adelaide. The proposal also includes a water supply borefield in the Central Officer Basin located approximately 100 km to the south-west, and... More
    Closed 9 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
    Closed 9 November 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
    Closed 2 November 2015

  • 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
    Closed 8 October 2015

  • Public Environmental Review - Perth–Darwin National Highway (Swan Valley Section)

    Main Roads Western Australia is proposing to construct a new section of the Perth–Darwin National Highway between Malaga and Muchea, Western Australia. The proposal is 38 km of new dual carriageway highway to the west of the Swan Valley and will connect the intersection of Tonkin Highway and Reid Highway in the south with Great Northern Highway and Brand Highway in the north. The proposal (EPBC 2013/7042) has also been determined to be a controlled action under the Environment Protection... More
    Closed 6 October 2015

  • North Star Stage 2 Port Facility

    The proponent, Iron Bridge Operations Pty Ltd ( a Joint Venture between FMG Iron Bridge Pty Ltd and Formosa Steel IB Pty Ltd ), propose to construct and operate new infrastructure within the existing Herb Elliot Port Facility, Fortescue Metals Group, Port Hedland WA. The proposal, Iron Bridge Port Facility, is designed to accept 10 Mtpa of magnetite concentrate slurry from the North Star Magnetite Project, whereupon the slurry would be dewatered and the concentrate product stored... More
    Closed 2 October 2015

  • Baby Hope Proposal

    The Rio Tinto Group on behalf of Hamersley HMS Pty Ltd proposes to develop and operate the Baby Hope iron ore deposit, located 75 km north-west of Newman in the Pilbara region of WA. The Baby Hope proposal includes above water table open pits, waste rock dumps and supporting transport infrastructure. Clearing of up to 1000 ha within the existing Hope Downs 1 development envelope would be required for the proposal. Product from the Baby Hope deposit would be processed at the at the existing... More
    Closed 31 August 2015

  • Clearing of native vegetation - Lot 1435 Safety Bay Road Reserve, Warnbro

    The Department of Environment Regulation has referred a clearing application to the EPA for a decision on whether or not to assess the proposals and, if so, the level of assessment. The application, from the City of Rockingham, is to clear 1.9 hectares of native vegetation within Lot 1435 on Plan 23038 and Safety Bay Road reserve (PIN 11837510 and PIN 11572166), Warnbro, for the purpose of constructing a dual use pathway. More
    Closed 20 August 2015

  • Construction of residence and small farm from Lots 72 and 81 Edwards Road - Shire of Capel

    Mr. Stuart Saggers is proposing to construct a residence and operate a small farm from Lots 72 and 81 Edwards Road, Stirling Estate in the Shire of Capel. Lots 72 and 81 Edwards Road total approximately 12.7 hectares in size. Around 4 hectares is proposed to be developed. More
    Closed 10 August 2015

  • Public Environmental Review - Cyclone Mineral Sands Project

    Lost Sands Pty Ltd is proposing to develop a mineral sands deposit in the Great Victoria Desert. The Project will include a mine with an estimated 10 year operational life, and associated infrastructure including a transport corridor that passes through the Great Victoria Desert Nature Reserve. Hard copies of the PER may be purchased for $10 (including postage and packing) or a CD version is available free of charge from: Peter de San Miguel MWH Australia 41 Bishop... More
    Closed 3 August 2015

  • Sandy Ridge Project

    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 66 000 tonnes of waste per annum for approximately 25 years. The proposal is located 140... More
    Closed 9 July 2015

  • Florida North Residential Development

    Aberdeen Nominees Pty Ltd., Talia Nominees Pty Ltd., Caspar Pty Ltd and Coastal Estates Pty Ltd trading as Florida Partnership (the proponent) is proposing is to construct an urban residential subdivision development of Lot 9008 Ocean Road, Dawesville in the Florida Beach Estate. The development area is approximately 17.4 ha in size More
    Closed 6 July 2015

  • Sand and Limestone Extraction - Haddrill Road Yanchep - M70/1325

    PMR Quarries Pty Ltd, trading as WA Limestone, proposes to develop a sand extraction quarry in the Gnangara - Moore State Forest within a felled pine plantation area approximately 5km south-east of Yanchep. This will required disturbance of 74.6 ha of land over the life of the project, however the amount of ground open at any time will be 5 ha. The attached documentation includes a proposal for sand extraction on mining tenements M70/1325 and M70/1326, however this referral only relates... More
    Closed 1 July 2015

  • Orebody 32 Above Water Table Iron Ore Mine Project

    BHP Billiton Iron Ore is seeking approval to develop and operate the Orebody 32 deposit, located approximately 10 kilometres north-east of the Newman Township in the Shire of East Pilbara. The Proposal is known as the Orebody 32 East Above Water Table Mine Project. This will require the clearing of 350 ha of vegetation. More
    Closed 10 June 2015

  • Ellenbrook Reliable Water Storage Project

    The Water Corporation proposes to develop a new water supply tank and associated infrastructure to ensure future supply requirements for the community are met. The development will occur over three phases and will require the clearing of approximately 16.52 ha of native and non-native vegetation. More
    Closed 28 May 2015

  • Denham Foreshore and Maritime Facilities Upgrade - Department of Transport

    The Department of Transport proposes to upgrade the maritime facilities in Denham, within the Shire of Shark Bay. The works will involve upgrade works to coastal infrastructure and onshore facilities, this will require ground disturbance of approximately 1.5 ha. More
    Closed 28 May 2015

  • Kwinana Bertram Pump Station Construction

    The Water Corporation proposes to discharge, over a two month period, de-watered groundwater into a man-made drain which flows to the south into the Bollard Bulrush Swamp. This has been proposed to prevent overflow of the infiltration pond, which is currently near capacity More
    Closed 25 May 2015

  • Consultation on MNES - Forrestfield Airport Link API

    The Public Transport Authority of Western Australia invites public comments on its proposal, the Forrestfield Airport Link which involves the construction and operation of a nine kilometre, predominantly underground extension of the railway network from Bayswater to Forrestfield. This proposal is being assessed by the Environmental Protection Authority as ‘Assessed on Proponent Information – Category A’. This invitation for public comment is in accordance with the requirements of... More
    Closed 25 May 2015

  • Alterations and Additions to Existing Poultry Farm

    The Shire of Gingin has referred an application to make alterations and additions to an existing Poultry farm for a decision on whether or not to assess the proposal and, if so, the level of assessment. The application, from Allerding and Associates on behalf of Snowdale Holdings Pty Ltd, is to add four additional free range chicken sheds and associated paddocks, a manure storage shed, workers accommodation for staff, and to relocate the proposed caretakers dwelling. The purpose of the... More
    Closed 22 May 2015

  • Dardanup Residue Disposal Facility

    The Proposal is to develop a residue disposal facility at Lot 4580, Panizza Road and upgrade part of Panizza Road, Dardanup. The Proposal will provide for the disposal of Treated Solid Residue, which is produced from Cristal Pigment Australia Ltd’s existing processing facilities at Kemerton and Australind. The Proposal comprises a total disturbance area of up to 58 ha comprising 55 ha within Lot 4580 and approximately 3 ha along a 1 km section of Panizza Road. The Proposal will... More
    Closed 6 May 2015

  • Denham Recreational Jetty Replacement - Department of Transport

    The Department of Transport proposes to upgrade the Denham Jetty within the Shire of Shark Bay. The works will involve the removal of the existing recreational jetty and boat pens and the construction of a new jetty and pens. More
    Closed 29 April 2015

  • Public Environmental Review - Christmas Creek Iron Ore Mine Expansion

    Fortescue Metals Group Limited (Fortescue) is proposing to expand iron ore mining and processing operations at the existing Christmas Creek Mine in the Pilbara region of Western Australia 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 Limited 87 Adelaide Terrace, East Perth, WA Ph: 08 6218 8888 Copies of the PER are available for download from: ... More
    Closed 20 April 2015

  • Goldfields Highway Portlink Project - Main Roads Western Australia

    Main Roads Western Australia proposes to upgrade the Goldfields Highway between Wiluna and Meekatharra. The works will involve minor realignment, raising and sealing of the road, intersection upgrades, drainage improvements, material pit extraction and the creation of camp areas. Clearing of approximately 534 hectares will be required for the works and take approximately three years to complete More
    Closed 12 April 2015

  • Koombana Bay Marine Structures - South West Development Commission

    The South West Development Commission is proposing an upgrade to the marine structures that are intended to meet existing demand and future requirements for small craft maritime infrastructure and include new mooring facilities for commercial and recreational vessels, floating jetties, a boat servicing facility, improved public ablution facilities and up upgraded boat launching and storage facilities. More
    Closed 7 April 2015

  • Orebody 31 Iron Ore Ore Mine Project - BHP Billiton Iron Ore

    BHP Billiton Iron Ore Pty Ltd proposes to develop and operate the Orebody 31 deposit. The project is located 30 km east of the Newman Township. The proposal includes open pit mining at a base rate of 15 Mtpa, with clearing of up to 2500 ha and dewatering of 16.2 Gigalitres per annum. More
    Closed 1 April 2015

  • Pilbara Iron Ore Project - Revised Proposal

    Flinders Mines Ltd proposes to revise the already approved Pilbara Iron Ore Project located approximately 70 kilometres north-west of Tom Price in the Hamersley sub-region. The revised proposal includes additional clearing up to 300 hectares (ha) to include the Paragon ore deposit and external infrastructure (including haul roads, airstrip and accommodation camp), as well as an increase in abstraction of groundwater of up to 2 Gigalitre per annum. More
    Closed 30 March 2015

  • Clearing of native vegetation within West Busselton - City of Busselton

    The Department of Environment Regulation has referred a clearing application to the EPA for a decision on whether or not to assess the proposals and, if so, the level of assessment. The application, from the City of Busselton, is to clear 0.016 hectares of native vegetation within Lot 444 on Plan 22021 (Reserve 45438) and Lot 5308 on Deposited Plan 194748 (Reserve 24846), West Busselton, for the purpose of constructing a pathway. More
    Closed 27 March 2015
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