Project Proponent Department of Transport Proposal description Johns Creek Boat Harbour is a small facility located at Point Samson, 40 km east of Karratha. Dredging of the Boat Harbour and Entrance Channel is required to restore navigable depths, and is planned for autumn 2018. Maintenance dredging is proposed to occur within the Boat Harbour and Entrance Channel, with disposal to a sandbank about 1 km south of the Boat Harbour (Western Disposal area). Region Pilbara Referred under EP Act s38 Industry sector Infrastructure Last updated April 16, 2018 Current Status Decision on whether to assess has been published 1. Referral Comment on this referral Johns Creek Boat Harbour Maintenance Dredging Referral documentation Referral Form.pdf (PDF, 569.89 KB) Dredging Environmental Impact Assessment.pdf (PDF, 1.84 MB) Dredging Environmental Impact Assessment Appendices A-D.pdf (PDF, 4.03 MB) Dredging Environmental Impact Assessment Appendices E-G.pdf (PDF, 7.4 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. No advice given (Appealable) Extract of determination Johns Creek Boat Harbour Maintenance Dredging (PDF, 209.24 KB) Preliminary Environmental Factors Benthic Communities and Habitats Marine Environmental Quality Date published Monday, 16 April, 2018