Project Proponent Sun Resources NL Proposal description The proposal is to drill and evaluate a land-based exploration well, Melanie-1, on Cape Range Peninsula for a gas and oil target. The proposal does not include any future plans to develop a gas or oil field. The proposed Melanie-1 exploration well is located near the north western tip of Cape Range Peninsula, inland of the Yardie Creek Road and behind the line of hills which form the continuation of Cape Range. The project site, which covers an area of approximately 0.8 hectares, is approximately 1.3 km to the south of the Ningaloo Marine Park and 18 km to the north-east of Cape Range National Park. Assessment Number 1085 Region Gascoyne Referred under EP Act s38 Industry sector Oil and gas Last updated November 25, 1997 Current Status Ministerial Statement published 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposal Chair's Determination Consultative Environmental Review Preliminary Environmental Factors Landforms Inland Waters Environmental Quality Date published Friday, 7 February, 1997 3. Assessment Scoping Approved Monday, 17 March, 1997 Environmental Review Environmental Review documentation Consultative Environmental Review document (PDF, 9.45 MB) 4. EPA Report on assessment EPA Report Number 865 EPA Report Melanie-1 Petroleum Exploration Well, Cape Range Peninsula (PDF, 1.4 MB) Date published Friday, 19 September, 1997 Appeals close Friday, 3 October, 1997 5. Decision on proposal and implementation of proposal Ministerial Statement Date of approval Tuesday, 25 November, 1997 Ministerial Statement Ministerial Statement 463 (PDF, 190.86 KB)
