Project Proponent Dampier Port Authority Proposal description The proposal is to expand the Dampier port facilities including: the improvement and extension of the current Dampier Cargo Wharf; the construction of a new jetty and associated shipping infrastructure; and the dredging, loading and disposal of up to 4.5 million cubic metres (m3) of sediments to the Northern Spoil Ground and East Lewis Island Spoil Ground from the deepening of the harbour area and the associated approach channel. Assessment Number 1495 Region Pilbara Referred under EP Act s38 Industry sector Infrastructure Last updated December 17, 2003 Current Status Ministerial Statement published 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposal Chair's Determination Assessment on referral information (ARI) Date published Monday, 27 October, 2003 4. EPA Report on assessment EPA Report Number 1116 EPA Report Dampier Port Authority – Port Expansion and Dredging Program (PDF, 1.23 MB) Key Environmental Factors Benthic Communities and Habitats Marine Environmental Quality Land Date published Monday, 27 October, 2003 Appeals close Monday, 10 November, 2003 5. Decision on proposal and implementation of proposal Ministerial Statement Date of approval Wednesday, 17 December, 2003 Ministerial Statement Ministerial Statement 643 (PDF, 666.74 KB)
