Project Proponent Gwalia Consolidated Ltd Proposal description The proposal is for the development of a silica sand mining operation at Kemerton, approximately 25 kilometres north of the City of Bunbury. The project site is located on private land immediately north of the Kemerton Industrial Park, covering an area of 1,620 hectares. The proponent would exercise an option to purchase the land if the project proceeds, and following the granting of all necessary approvals. The proposal involves the mining and processing of silica sand at the Kemerton site and transport, by trucking, of the product to the Bunbury Inner Harbour for export. Assessment Number 795 Region South West Referred under EP Act s38 Industry sector Sand, rock, gravel and clay Last updated October 26, 1994 Current Status Ministerial Statement published 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposal Chair's Determination Assess - Public Environmental Review Date published Saturday, March 27, 1993 - 12:00 4. EPA Report on assessment EPA Report Number 741 EPA Report Kemerton silica sand mining proposal (PDF, 1.92 MB) Key Environmental Factors Social Surroundings Flora and Vegetation Terrestrial Environmental Quality Hydrological Processes Inland Waters Environmental Quality Date published Friday, July 29, 1994 - 12:00 5. Decision on proposal and implementation of proposal Ministerial Statement Date of approval Wednesday, October 5, 1994 - 12:00 Ministerial Statement Ministerial Statement 366 (PDF, 320.07 KB) Post-assessment changes Section 46 inquiry Kemerton silica sand mining proposal (s46)
