Project Proponent Birla (Nifty) Pty Ltd Proposal description The proposal is for the construction of a gas pipeline to supply natural gas for on-site power generation at Nifty Copper Operations located in the eastern Pilbara region. The gas pipeline is a 46 kilometre spur line from the Port Hedland - Telfer Pipeline to Nifty Copper Operations. Assessment Number 1549 Region Pilbara Referred under EP Act s38 Industry sector Infrastructure Last updated October 25, 2005 Current Status Ministerial Statement published 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposal Chair's Determination Assessment on referral information (ARI) Preliminary Environmental Factors Flora and Vegetation Date published Monday, 14 February, 2005 4. EPA Report on assessment EPA Report Number 1164 EPA Report Gas Pipeline To Nifty Copper Operations (PDF, 2.16 MB) Key Environmental Factors Flora and Vegetation Date published Monday, 14 February, 2005 Appeals close Monday, 28 February, 2005 5. Decision on proposal and implementation of proposal Ministerial Statement Date of approval Friday, 15 April, 2005 Ministerial Statement Ministerial Statement 676 (PDF, 1.13 MB) Post-assessment changes Section 46 inquiry Gas Pipeline to Nifty Copper Operations, Great Sandy Desert (s46)
