Project Proponent Esperance Port Authority Proposal description The proposal is for construction and operation of facilities for annual export of 1.5 million tonnes of iron-ore, including the installation of a railcar dumper facility, iron ore storage, dust control systems and conveyor and loading equipment. Inquiry under s46 into amending the conditions of Ministerial Statement 325, specifically in relation to noise. Assessment Number 1327 Region Great Southern Referred under EP Act s46 Industry sector Industrial Infrastructure Last updated August 14, 2001 Current Status Ministerial Statement published 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposal Chair's Determination s46 request for a change to environmental conditions (not subject to appeal): Public Notification Preliminary Environmental Factors Social Surroundings Date published Friday, 19 May, 2000 4. EPA Report on assessment EPA Report Number 989 EPA Report Esperance Port upgrade of marine facilities, incorporating change to existing Environmental Conditions (PDF, 4.58 MB) Key Environmental Factors Social Surroundings Date published Monday, 28 August, 2000 Appeals close Monday, 11 September, 2000 5. Decision on proposal and implementation of proposal Ministerial Statement Date of approval Tuesday, 14 August, 2001 Ministerial Statement Ministerial Statement 570 (PDF, 37.76 KB)
