Project Proponent Australian Refractory Ceramics Pty Ltd Proposal description The proposal is for a ceramics plant at Malaga, approximately 12 km north of Perth. The proposal involves using up to 7000 tonnes/annum of clay, schist, talc, feldspar and quartz for the production of assay crucibles, cups, and possibly tableware. The proposed site for the plant is in Victoria Road, in the Malaga industrial area. The site is surrounded by industrial land. The distance from the site to the closest residential area is over 800 m. Note: This proposal was divided into Assessment 190 (Bulletin 340, Ministerial Statement 33) and Assessment 190-1 (Bulletin 395, Ministerial Statement 80). Assessment Number 190 Region Perth Referred under EP Act s38 Industry sector Industrial Last updated July 27, 1988 Current Status Ministerial Statement published 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposal Chair's Determination Assess - Public Environmental Review Date published Thursday, July 7, 1988 - 12:00 4. EPA Report on assessment EPA Report Number 340 EPA Report Australian Refractory Ceramics Pty Ltd (PDF, 95.7 KB) Date published Sunday, July 31, 1988 - 12:00 5. Decision on proposal and implementation of proposal Ministerial Statement Date of approval Wednesday, July 27, 1988 - 12:00 Ministerial Statement Ministerial Statement 33 (PDF, 67.57 KB) Post-assessment changes Section 46 inquiry Ceramics Plant, Malaga (s46)