Project Proponent Western Australia Biomass Pty Ltd Proposal description The proposal involves the construction and operation of a 40 Megawatt power plant fueled by up to 380,000 tonnes (+/-10%) per annum of Eucalyptus globulus (Bluegum) and pine plantation wastes, a pipeline for water supply, and a power line connecting the power plant to the sub-station. Inquiry under s46 in response to a request for extension of timeframe for substantial commencement, condition 3 of Ministerial Statement 791. Assessment Number 2009 Region South West Referred under EP Act s46 Industry sector Power generation Last updated October 02, 2014 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 Extract of determination 2009-ChairDets-190514.pdf (PDF, 147.37 KB) Preliminary Environmental Factors Inland Waters Environmental Quality Date published Monday, 19 May, 2014 4. EPA Report on assessment EPA Report Number 1517 EPA Report 40MW Biomass Power Plant, Forest lease No.1994/97, Shire of Manjimup – inquiry under s46 of the EP Act (PDF, 789.99 KB) Date published Monday, 23 June, 2014 5. Decision on proposal and implementation of proposal Ministerial Statement Comments Summary: The proposal involves the construction and operation of a 40 Megawatt power plant fuelled by up to 380,000 tonnes (+/-10%) per annum of Eucalyptus globulus (Bluegum) and pine plantation wastes, a pipeline for water supply, and a power line connecting the power plant to the sub-station. Date of approval Thursday, 2 October, 2014 Ministerial Statement Ministerial Statement 983 (PDF, 347.75 KB)
