Project Proponent Empire Oil and Gas NL Proposal description Empire is proposing to conduct a 3D seismic survey over the Gingin Gas Fields including parts of the Boonanarring and Bartlett's Well nature reserves, utilising a helicopter assisted or 'heliportable' technique, transporting drilling and seismic receiver equipment by a long-line, suspended beneath a helicopter. The equipment is lowered into position and released at pre-programmed points. Charges are detonated one at a time and seismic data is recorded. Site remediation and site check would occur post survey. Region Wheatbelt Referred under EP Act s38 Industry sector Oil and gas Last updated December 17, 2012 Current Status Decision on whether to assess has been published 1. Referral Comment on this referral Wannamal 3D Seismic Survey over Gingin Gas Field, Shire of Gingin Referral documentation Referral form - Wannamal 3D Seismic (PDF, 252.83 KB) Environmental Management Plan (PDF, 9.21 MB) Map - Site Plan (PDF, 694.11 KB) 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposal Chair's Determination Referral examined, preliminary investigations and inquiries conducted. Proposal not to be assessed under Part IV of the EP Act. Advice given (Appealable) Extract of determination Wannamal 3D Seismic Survey over Gingin Gas Field (PDF, 22.46 KB) Preliminary Environmental Factors Social Surroundings Flora and Vegetation Terrestrial Fauna Public advice Public Advice - Wannamal 3D Seismic Survey (PDF, 534.45 KB) Date published Monday, 17 December, 2012
