Project Proponent Derby Hydro Power Pty Ltd Proposal description The proposal is to construct and operate a tidal power station across the mouth of Doctor’s Creek, near Derby, for the generation of electricity. The proposal also includes the construction of power lines to distribute power to major centres in the West Kimberley. The proposal was remitted by the Minister for further assessment (Assessment 1453). Assessment Number 1073 Region Kimberley Referred under EP Act s38 Industry sector Power generation Last updated June 09, 1999 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposal Chair's Determination Consultative Environmental Review Date published Friday, 27 December, 1996 3. Assessment Scoping Approved Thursday, 20 February, 1997 Environmental Review Environmental Review documentation Derby Tidal Power Project - Consultative Environmental Review (PDF, 15.17 MB) 4. EPA Report on assessment EPA Report Number 942 EPA Report Derby Tidal Power Project (PDF, 1.81 MB) Key Environmental Factors Benthic Communities and Habitats Coastal Processes Marine Environmental Quality Marine Fauna Flora and Vegetation Landforms Terrestrial Environmental Quality Terrestrial Fauna Water Hydrological Processes Date published Wednesday, 9 June, 1999 Appeals close Wednesday, 23 June, 1999
