Project Proponent Skiron OPCO Pty Limited Proposal description Skircon OPCO Pty Ltd (the proponent) proposes to construct and operate an offshore submarine fibre optic cable to service the iron ore and oil and gas industry. The fibre optic cable would extend from Darwin, Northern Territory to Port Hedland, Western Australia. The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has reviewed and considered the potential impacts of the portion of the proposal which coincides with State waters and lands. Region Pilbara Referred under EP Act s38 Industry sector Infrastructure Last updated December 07, 2016 Current Status Decision on whether to assess has been published 1. Referral Comment on this referral Fibre Optic Submarine Cable between Port Hedland and Darwin Referral documentation Cover Letter (PDF, 171.86 KB) Referral (PDF, 232.83 KB) Supporting information (PDF, 7.27 MB) Project location (PDF, 427.88 KB) 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposal Chair's Determination Referral examined, preliminary investigations and inquiries conducted. Proposal not to be assessed under Part IV of the EP Act. Advice given (Appealable) Extract of determination 14-819067 - CD - 250814.pdf (PDF, 134.19 KB) Public advice 14-819067-s38Fibre Optic_250814.pdf (PDF, 459.72 KB) Date published Monday, 25 August, 2014
