Project Proponent Albany Port Authority Proposal description The Albany Port Authority (APA) proposes to undertake maintenance dredging to remove 'high spots' within the Port of Albany entrance channel and harbor basin, to reinstate navigation depths. The APA proposes to dispose of approximately 82,400 cubic metres of dredged material offshore in King George Sound near the boundary of the Port water limit. The offshore disposal site (G7) has not previously been used but has been designated for the proposed Albany Port Expansion Project which received environmental approval in November 2010 under Ministerial Statement 846. Region Great Southern Referred under EP Act s38 Industry sector Infrastructure Last updated December 07, 2016 Current Status Decision on whether to assess has been published 1. Referral Comment on this referral Albany Port Maintenance Dredging Referral documentation Albany Port Maintenance Dredging referral (PDF, 15.87 MB) 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposal Chair's Determination Referral examined, preliminary investigations and inquiries conducted. Proposal not to be assessed under Part IV of the EP Act. Advice given (Appealable) Extract of determination A312804 - CD - 080914.pdf (PDF, 142.14 KB) Public advice A312804-Albany Port Dredging_s38_080914.pdf (PDF, 485.34 KB) Date published Monday, 8 September, 2014
