Project Proponent Western Stevedores Pty Ltd Proposal description The proposal involves an expansion of the existing Dampier Public Wharf to provide improved facilities capable of servicing the future needs of industry in the area. The key components of the proposal are: construction of a 60-81 m long load-out facility south of the existing wharf; cut and fill operations to create a land backing to the facility (1.9 ha, of which 0.8 ha is reclaimed land); and quarrying of a 4.1 ha cargo lay-down and storage area. Assessment Number 1421 Region Pilbara Referred under EP Act s38 Industry sector Infrastructure Last updated April 10, 2002 Current Status Ministerial Statement published 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposal Chair's Determination Environmental Protection Statement (EPS) Preliminary Environmental Factors Social Surroundings Benthic Communities and Habitats Flora and Vegetation Terrestrial Fauna Date published Monday, February 18, 2002 - 12:00 4. EPA Report on assessment EPA Report Number 1042 EPA Report Dampier Public Wharf Expansion – Load-out Facility and Lay-down Area, Port of Dampier (PDF, 393.89 KB) Key Environmental Factors Flora and Vegetation Terrestrial Environmental Quality Terrestrial Fauna Date published Monday, February 18, 2002 - 12:00 Appeals close Tuesday, March 5, 2002 - 12:00 5. Decision on proposal and implementation of proposal Ministerial Statement Date of approval Wednesday, April 10, 2002 - 12:00 Ministerial Statement Ministerial Statement 589 (PDF, 827.29 KB)
