Project Proponent Cape Seafarms Pty Ltd Proposal description The proposal is for a staged development of a 120 hectare prawn farm at Heron Point, approximately 35 kilometres south of Exmouth in Exmouth Gulf. Assessment Number 1087 Region Gascoyne Referred under EP Act s38 Industry sector Aquaculture Last updated August 28, 1997 Current Status Ministerial Statement published 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposal Chair's Determination Consultative Environmental Review Preliminary Environmental Factors Benthic Communities and Habitats Coastal Processes Flora and Vegetation Terrestrial Environmental Quality Hydrological Processes Inland Waters Environmental Quality Date published Friday, February 14, 1997 - 12:00 3. Assessment Scoping Approved Wednesday, March 5, 1997 - 12:00 Environmental Review Environmental Review documentation Consultative Environmental Review document (PDF, 30.57 MB) 4. EPA Report on assessment EPA Report Number 854 EPA Report Prawn Farm at Heron Point, Exmouth Gulf (PDF, 907.7 KB) Date published Friday, May 30, 1997 - 12:00 Appeals close Friday, June 13, 1997 - 12:00 5. Decision on proposal and implementation of proposal Ministerial Statement Date of approval Thursday, August 28, 1997 - 12:00 Ministerial Statement Ministerial Statement 456 (PDF, 195.23 KB)
