This "Search Proposal" function provides all assessment documentation associated with a specific proposal, from referral through to Ministerial Statement, where relevant. Information on a specific proposal not available through this search function can be obtained by contacting DWER, EPA services: info.epa@dwer.wa.gov.au
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Last updated: June 30, 2025
The Department of Transport is proposing to build a new boating facility about 300 metres south of Tantabiddi Creek, located in the Ningaloo Marine Park, the Jurabi Coastal Park and the Ningaloo Coast National and World Heritage Areas, near Exmouth. The proposed new facility would replace the existing boat ramp at Tantabiddi Creek, and involves: dredging of the harbour basin and entrance channel land reclamation and vegetation clearing construction of breakwaters, revetments, boat ramps,... Read more...Last updated: June 26, 2025
Crimson Metals Pty Ltd is proposing to develop the Mount Gibson Gold Project, located approximately 280 km northeast of Perth and less than 10 km east from the Great Northern Highway, in the Avon Wheatbelt region of Western Australia. Substantial mining occurred in the 1980’s and 1990’s and as a result, historical disturbance and infrastructure remain in the area. The proposal encompasses the re-opening and enlargement of existing open cut mines, utilisation of existing infrastructure where... Read more...Last updated: June 23, 2025
Tronox Management Pty Ltd are proposing to expand the existing Cooljarloo Mineral Sands Project by mining a satellite pit named Osprey. The project is located approximately 20 kilometres northwest of Cataby. The Osprey Expansion has a disturbance footprint of 61 hectares (ha) of which 59.14 ha is native vegetation. Dredge mining will be used to avoid pit dewatering. Water for mining and concentrating will be sourced from existing licenced bores. The final mine void will be backfilled above the... Read more...Last updated: June 9, 2025
Mardie Minerals Pty Ltd has approval to develop a greenfields high quality salt and SoP project and associated export facility at Mardie, approximately 80 km south-west of Karratha, in the Pilbara region of WA. The project will produce a high purity salt product, Sulphate of Potash (SoP) and other products that can be derived from sea water. The revised proposal includes the offshore disposal of dredge spoil within a dredge material placement area (DMPA), upgrading the existing airstrip and... Read more...Last updated: June 9, 2025
The Marillana Creek (Yandi) Life of Mine Proposal is a significant amendment located approximately 90 kilometres (km) northwest of the town of Newman. BHP Iron Ore Pty Ltd proposes to extend existing iron ore mining operations approved under, Ministerial Statement 679, and as amended by, Ministerial Statement 1039, . The proposal includes the expansion of operations at the approved Marillana Creek (Yandi) operation to mine the entire Yandi orebody within Mining Lease 270SA. This will include... Read more...Last updated: June 6, 2025
The proposal is to construct and operate a wind farm and linear infrastructure to provide renewable energy to Fortescue mining operations within the Pilbara. The proposal comprises of wind turbines, 220 kV transmission lines, substations and switchyards, 33 kV reticulation lines, a borefield, roads, pipelines, corridors of overhead lines, battery energy storage, accommodation camps, wastewater treatment plant, optional airstrip and supporting infrastructure. The Proposal is located... Read more...Last updated: June 3, 2025
Horizon Power proposes to construct and operate the Broome Future Energy System (FES) for energy supply to the town of Broome within the Kimberley region of Western Australia. The proposal comprises ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) system up to 90 megawatts (MW), battery energy storage systems (BESS) and a network connection route. The solar PV and BESS will be installed at a site approximately 10 km north of Broome. A network connection route will connect the solar PV and BESS to the... Read more...Last updated: May 26, 2025
The Proposal is for the construction and operation of a renewable energy solar generation hub to power Fortescue mining operations in the Pilbara region. It is located approximately 120 km south of Port Hedland and is within the Kariyarra Native Title determination area. The Proposal comprises the installation of solar panels and substation with an estimated total capacity of 644 MW and 220 kV transmission line spurs connecting the Proposal to Fortescue’s existing Pilbara Energy Connect (PEC)... Read more...Last updated: May 19, 2025
The proposal is for constructing and operating a recreational jetty in Port Kennedy, located in south Warnbro Sound with the City of Rockingham, Western Australia. The Jetty proposal will provide: an elevated main deck low-level short-stay vessel berth central jetty ‘node’ to include a diving platform, terracing, stairs, swimming platform, ladders demarcated swimming area Read more...Last updated: May 19, 2025
The Rottnest Island Authority (RIA) propose to develop workers accommodation to support island businesses, enhance visitor experience and meet growing tourism needs for Wadjemup / Rottnest Island. The proposal is for 149 accommodation units for up to 336 people. The worker accommodation will be available specific workers who are required to reside on Rottnest Island for the purpose of delivering essential services to visitors and ensuring continued operations of the island. The proposal area is... Read more...Last updated: May 19, 2025
The proposal is for the extension of the existing Kwinana Swift Power Station (KSPS) to increase the site’s total generation capacity to 370 megawatts (MW). It involves the construction and operation of 250 MW Open Cycle Gas Turbine (OCGT) and associated infrastructures. The existing KSPS units are not part of this proposal. The K2 power station would operate as a peaking power station, connecting into the South West Interconnected System (SWIS) to supply additional power during periods of peak... Read more...Last updated: May 19, 2025
Talison Lithium Australia Pty Ltd (Talison) propose to expand the existing Greenbushes Lithium Mine that has been operating for over 30 years, to increase the production of spodumene ore and lithium mineral concentrate from the operation. This proposal is an expansion of the existing mining operation to incorporate: Construction of the S2 waste rock landform (WRL) as an expansion of the Floyds WRL. Construction and operation of the S8 WRL to the east of the existing proposal development... Read more...Last updated: April 14, 2025
The proposal is to source marine sands from Cambridge Gulf, north of Wyndham in northeast Western Australia, for export to overseas construction projects. The proposal is a vessel-based marine operation with a lifespan of up to 15 years. It does not involve the construction and operation of any shore-based facilities. The operation will involve a Sand Production Vessel (SPV) based generally on the design of a large Trailer Suction Hopper Dredger (TSHD). The proposed operational area (POA) is... Read more...Last updated: April 14, 2025
The proposal is an open pit iron ore mine located approximately 130 km northwest of Newman, in the East Pilbara. The mine will produce up to 10 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) of crushed and screened iron ore over a period of three to five years. The proposal includes construction of a multi-stage crushing and screening process plant and associated mine infrastructure including offices, water pipelines, storage and equipment areas, power generation and accommodation village. Iron ore product... Read more...Last updated: April 7, 2025
Robe River Mining Co. Pty. Ltd is seeking to extend the life of operations at Robe Valley, located 146 km southwest of Karratha, in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. The proposal is a significant amendment to the Approved Proposals (MS 776, MS 1112 and MS 1141) and includes the development of new above and below water table iron ore deposits and associated activities to extend the life of the existing operations at Robe Valley. The proposal includes, but is not limited to: development of... Read more...Last updated: March 31, 2025
Development of Parron Wind Farm, located approximately 8 km north-west of Badgingarra, Western Australia. The Development Envelope is approximately 8,527.4 hectares with a total Disturbance Footprint of 491.54 ha. The Proposal involves the construction of up to 79 Wind Turbine Generators (WTG) capable of generating up to 489.8 MW along with associated infrastructure including access roads, electrical cabling and a substation. The wind farm will be connected to the existing 330kV transmission... Read more...Last updated: March 24, 2025
BHP Iron Ore Pty Ltd is proposing to significantly amend the approved proposal at Mining Area C, located approximately 120 km north-west of Newman. The approved proposal consists of above and below water table mine pits and associated infrastructure, groundwater abstraction, dewatering and surplus water infrastructure, ore processing facilities, ore transportation infrastructure, haul and access roads, and ore and topsoil stockpiles. The significant amendment proposal involves increased... Read more...Last updated: February 3, 2025
MGM Bulk Pty Ltd propose to operate a sand and limestone quarry within an approximately 9.17-hectare (ha) area. It will be excavated to approximately 6 m Australian Height Datum (AHD 1 ) from a maximum height of 16.5 m AHD in five stages, each approximately 2 ha in size. The boundaries of the subject site will be designed with a minimum of 1:4 batters. The proposal is located approximately 20 km north-west of the Harvey town centre. It is anticipated that between approximately 46,000 m 3 and... Read more...Last updated: February 3, 2025
The proposal is for the construction and operation of a recreational jetty at Beadon Point, Onslow, Western Australia. The Proposal will provide a pedestrian jetty alongside the ruins of the historic Onslow Jetty for tourism and fishing. The jetty will not be designed to accommodate vehicles or vessels and will be for pedestrians only. Some land clearing will be required to allow an access track and a boardwalk access path to the jetty. Read more...Last updated: January 24, 2025
The Ridley Magnetite Project (the Proposal) is located approximately 57 km east of Port Hedland. The Proposal is located within a 19,102 ha Development Envelope (DE) with an indicative disturbance footprint (IF) of 8,484 ha. The Proposal is for the mining and processing of iron ore to produce up to 16.5 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) of magnetite concentrate. The Proposal includes a single pit (below water table), run-of-mine pad, concentrate stockpiles, laydown areas, waste dumps,... Read more...