Project Proponent Albany Port Authority Proposal description The proposal is to improve Albany Port's facility for the mooring of existing port service vessels and for a new large tug. The proposal involves: dredging of approximately 25,000 cubic metres (m3) (1.6 hectares) of material to provide a maximum water depth of -6m CD (Chart Datum); reclamation of 0.4 hectares of PRH using dredge spoil; establishment of a coarse sand beach fronting the reclamation area; construction of a rubble mound breakwater, approximately 250 metres long, using locally available quarry materials; and the construction of three steel piled jetties to provide permanent mooring for two tugs, a pilot boat and line boat. Assessment Number 1028 Region Great Southern Referred under EP Act s38 Industry sector Infrastructure Last updated June 28, 1996 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 Marine Environmental Quality Date published Wednesday, February 28, 1996 - 12:00 4. EPA Report on assessment EPA Report Number 820 EPA Report Service vessel facility, Princess Royal Harbour, Albany (PDF, 1.39 MB) Key Environmental Factors Benthic Communities and Habitats Coastal Processes Marine Environmental Quality Marine Fauna Water Date published Friday, June 7, 1996 - 12:00 Appeals close Friday, June 21, 1996 - 12:00 5. Decision on proposal and implementation of proposal Ministerial Statement Date of approval Friday, June 28, 1996 - 12:00 Ministerial Statement Ministerial Statement 422 (PDF, 124.87 KB)
