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
Visit Environment Online Portal if you cannot locate a specific proposal here.
Last updated: June 19, 2025
Horizon Power proposes to construct and operate the Derby Future Energy System (FES) for energy supply to the town of Derby within the Kimberley region of Western Australia. The proposal comprises ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) system up to 21 megawatts (MW), battery energy storage systems (BESS) up to 10 MW, a new thermal power station up to 8 MW, and a transmission network connection route. The thermal power station will be installed adjacent to the existing power station on Broome... 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 12, 2025
Woodside Energy Ltd has submitted an application under s.43A of the Environmental Protection Act 1986 to change the Proposed Browse to NWS Development proposal during the EPA’s assessment. The proposed amendment includes a reduction in development envelope size to no longer overlap the Scott Reef shallow water benthic habitats or Sandy Islet, modifications to remove or relocate drilling units to avoid green turtle habitats, and the adoption of technology to minimise the risk of a loss-of-well... Read more...Last updated: May 12, 2025
Woodside Energy Ltd has provided a combined document that relates to both its Commonwealth referral (Environment Protection and Biodiversity Act 1999) and State referral (Environmental Protection Act 1986). The component within State Waters includes drilling and completion, installation, commissioning, operation, well repair and workover and decommissioning of subsea wells and associated infrastructure located in Western Australian State waters, to extract hydrocarbons from the Torosa reservoir... Read more...Last updated: April 17, 2025
Crestlink Pty Ltd (formerly Kimberly technology solutions Pty Ltd) is referring the Cockatoo Island Multi-User Supply Base to develop an upgraded airfield, a wharf and an aftermarket subsea workshop as well as other related support infrastructure. The proposal is located on Cockatoo Island in the Shire of Derby. The proposal would include a loss of 0.54 hectares (ha) of hard coral and algae of which 0.3 ha is very sparse hard coral. The proposed new wharf would run parallel to the shoreline.... 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 9, 2025
Tassal propose to expand its barramundi farm operations to 7 sites spread across the Buccaneer Archipelago, in the Kimberley region. The proposed expansion will be staged over a 10-year period. Read more...Last updated: December 18, 2024
The proposal is to develop a silver, lead and zinc mine, associated infrastructure and processing facilities approximately 50 kilometres north of Kununurra, with the concentrate produced transported by road and shipped through Wyndham Port. Read more...Last updated: December 18, 2024
Condition 3. Extension to Time Limit for Proposal Implementation Read more...Last updated: December 5, 2024
Newcrest Operations Limited proposes to construct and operate the Telfer – Havieron Gold Mining Project (the Project). The Telfer Gold Mine is located about 55 km to the west of the Havieron Gold Mine and 400 km south-east of Port Hedland in the Great Sandy Desert region of Western Australia. The project includes: The open pit and underground mining and subsequent processing of gold-copper ore at the Telfer Gold with associated infrastructure including a 160 MW natural gas-fired power station,... Read more...Last updated: October 7, 2024
Bennett Resources is proposing to undertake an unconventional exploration drilling and hydraulic fracture stimulation program within Petroleum Exploration Permit EP 371 (EP 371) within the Shire of Derby, West Kimberley. The proposal area is located approximately 123 kilometres south east of the town of Derby. The proposal comprises the construction of up to twenty wells in a region of the Canning Basin that has been previously surveyed and explored for petroleum purposes. The proposal is... Read more...Last updated: August 26, 2024
A proposed rare earth elements (REE) mine and ore processing facility at Browns Range, approximately 160 kilometres (km) southeast of Halls Creek in the Shire of Halls Creek. Read more...Last updated: April 24, 2024
Re-opening of an iron ore mine; construction of associated infrastructure and a port facility on Koolan Island; and subsequent rehabilitation and decommissioning of the site. Read more...Last updated: April 22, 2024
Kimberly Ports Authority (KPA) is proposing to undertake several improvements and modifications (works) to the wharf at the Port of Broome (the Port) to maximise wharf space and facilities while assisting with safe and efficient operations. The works include the construction of a new wharf laydown and new offices and amenities. The Port is located near Entrance Point at the tip of the Broome Peninsula, north-west of Roebuck Bay and approximately 5 kilometres (km) south-west of the town of... Read more...Last updated: February 23, 2024
The proposal, located 280km south east of Halls Creek and 20km west of the Western Australian-Northern Territory border, involves producing approximately 400,000t of ore for gold production from two open pits, Sandpiper and Kookaburra. The ore will be provided for blending with ore from underground mining at the existing operation (Coyote Stage 1). No crushing or processing will be conducted on site and infrastructure will be minimal. Both pits will be mined below the watertable and will not be... Read more...Last updated: January 29, 2024
The Shire of Broome propose to develop a Class III landfill, leachate management system and asbestos monocell at the Regional Resource Recovery Park (RRRP). The RRRP is located at Lot 550 on the Broome-Cape Leveque Rd, 12km northeast of the Broome town centre. Read more...Last updated: November 6, 2023
Napier Corporation Pty Ltd (the proponent) is proposing to develop a pivot irrigation project to supply fodder crops for pastoral use. The proposal is situated within Napier Downs Pastoral lease (LPL N049855), located in the West Kimberley region, 240 km east northeast of Broome, Western Australia. The purpose of the proposal is the pivots will grow cattle fodder crops (Rhodes grass) for pastoral purposes use on Napier Downs Station, Mount-House Station and other Napier Corporation managed... Read more...Last updated: February 23, 2023
Buru Energy Ltd propose to undertake a 2D an d 3D geological survey at one site (Rafael patch) in the west Kimberley district, approximately 80 kilometres south of Derby. The proposal would include total disturbance of up to 438 hectares by raised blade clearing of 1147 km of seismic lines and construction of a temporary workers camp within an existing cleared well site. Read more...Last updated: November 8, 2022
Sheffield Resources Limited is seeking approval to develop the Thunderbird Mineral Sands Project located on the Dampier Peninsula, approximately 75 kilometres southwest of Derby, Western Australia. The proposal is for a mineral sands operation with an estimated 40 year life of mine. Mineral product will be mined from the Thunderbird Deposit and processed onsite before being transported by road to the Derby Wharf for storage and subsequent export. Read more...Last updated: July 8, 2022
Theia Energy No.1 Pty Ltd (the Proponent) proposes to drill two exploration wells (one vertical and one horizontal) and undertake hydraulic fracture stimulation of the horizontal well within Petroleum Exploration Permit EP493 located in the Canning Basin, 155km South-east of Broome. The Proposal involves an extension of the existing well site and camp site, drilling of two exploration wells (Theia-2V and Theia-3H), hydraulic fracture stimulation (HFS) and flow-test of Theia-3H. The Proposal... Read more...