Project Proponent Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation Proposal description The CSIRO is proposing to construct and operate the SKA-1 Low Frequency Aperture Array. The SKA -1 Low Frequency Aperture Array would be constructed at the SKA Telescope on Boolardy Station approximately 315 km northeast of Geraldton in the Murchison region. The proposal for the SKA – Low Frequency Aperture Array includes a total disturbance of 608 hectares for construction of the Array, access tracks and infrastructure. Region Mid West Referred under EP Act s38 Industry sector Infrastructure Last updated March 20, 2017 Current Status Decision on whether to assess has been published 1. Referral Comment on this referral Square Kilometre Array (SKA) Radio Telescope – Low Frequency Aperture Array 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 – Dealt with Under Part V Division 2 (Clearing) (Not appealable) Date published Monday, 20 March, 2017
