Development on Lot 616, Lot 1221 and Port Drive Road Reserve, within Port of Broome

Closed 8 Jan 2014

Opened 2 Jan 2014

Contact

Amy Sgherza

(Environmental Officer)

08 6145 0818

Amy.Sgherza@epa.wa.gov.wa

Feedback updated 22 Jan 2014

We asked

Public comment was invited on the referral to help the EPA determine the appropriate level of assessment.

You said

Six comments were received, asking the EPA to assess the proposal with public review.

We did

The EPA determined that potential impacts to flora and vegetation can be dealt with under Part V Division 2 of the EP Act (Clearing). Potential impacts from stormwater runoff can be managed through planning processes. The EPA determined not to assess the proposal but provided public advice to the proponent.

Overview

Broome Port Authority is proposing to clear approximately 24.55 hectares of native vegetation within Lots 616, 1221 and Port Drive Road Reserve in order to establish a washdawn facility, supply bases to support exploration of the Browse Basin and ancillary small businesses. The proposed development is located within the Port of Broome industrial precinct.

What happens next

Following the seven day public comment period and consideration of any comments received, the EPA will decide whether or not this proposal requires environmental impact assessment and, if so, what level of assessment will be applied.

The Chairman's decisions on level of assessment are released each Monday on the EPA's website.

Areas

  • All of Western Australia

Audiences

  • Public

Interests

  • Seven-day comment on referrals