Project Proponent Geraldton Port Authority Proposal description The Geraldton Port Authority (GPA) proposes to upgrade the Port of Geraldton (otherwise known as the Port Enhancement Project (PEP)) and undertake preparatory works for the Town Beach Foreshore Redevelopment Project. The objective of the PEP is to enable vessels to sail from the port fully laden. Assessment Number 1379 Region Mid West Referred under EP Act s38 Industry sector Infrastructure Last updated July 31, 2002 Current Status Ministerial Statement published 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposal Chair's Determination Assess - Public Environmental Review Preliminary Environmental Factors Coastal Processes Marine Environmental Quality Marine Fauna Date published Monday, 21 May, 2001 4. EPA Report on assessment EPA Report Number 1050 EPA Report EPA Report 1050 (PDF, 1.9 MB) Key Environmental Factors Coastal Processes Marine Environmental Quality Marine Fauna Date published Monday, 10 June, 2002 Appeals close Monday, 24 June, 2002 5. Decision on proposal and implementation of proposal Ministerial Statement Date of approval Wednesday, 31 July, 2002 Ministerial Statement Ministerial Statement 0600 (PDF, 662.65 KB)