Henderson Dredging Facility

Overview

BAE Systems Australia proposes to dredge approximately 3 ha of seabed in order to deepen the area to -8.0m Chart Datum.  This proposal is located adjacent to its facility within the Australian Marine Complex in Jervoise Bay, Cockburn Sound.

Why your views matter

At this initial stage of the EIA process, comment is simply sought on whether or not the EPA should assess a proposal and, if so, what level of assessment is considered appropriate.

The following diagram shows the stage this referral is at:

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.