Project Proponent Origin Energy Resources Limited Proposal description The proposal is for the clearing of an area of native vegetation not exceeding 6.5 hectares; the construction of a lease pad (drilling area), access track and camp site; extraction of material from a Reserve Borrow Pit; drilling of petroleum exploration well Freshwater Point 1; and rehabilitation. Assessment Number 1706 Region Mid West Referred under EP Act s38 Industry sector Oil and gas Last updated March 13, 2008 Current Status Ministerial Statement published 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposal Chair's Determination Environmental Protection Statement (EPS) Extract of determination 1706-ChairDets-101207.pdf (PDF, 57.7 KB) Preliminary Environmental Factors Flora and Vegetation Date published Monday, 10 December, 2007 4. EPA Report on assessment EPA Report Number 1277 EPA Report Freshwater Point 1 Drilling Proposal within Beekeepers Nature Reserve (PDF, 1.82 MB) Key Environmental Factors Flora and Vegetation Date published Monday, 10 December, 2007 Appeals close Monday, 24 December, 2007 5. Decision on proposal and implementation of proposal Ministerial Statement Date of approval Thursday, 13 March, 2008 Ministerial Statement Ministerial Statement 763 (PDF, 198.47 KB)
