DEPARTMENT OF CLIMATE CHANGE, ENERGY, THE ENVIRONMENT AND WATER
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
EPBC Act Part 7-9 decisions published, 28/08/2023 to 03/09/2023
For further information see the referrals list at https://epbcpublicportal.awe.gov.au/all-referrals/
and type the reference number in the Filter by Referral Number box
actions determined as requiring approval (EPBC Act s.75)
Reference | Title | Controlling Provisions | Date |
2023/09544 | Eastern Rise OWP Project Pty Ltd / Energy Generation and Supply (renewable) / 330kV Tomago Switchyard 6 Epsom Drive Tomago 2322 / Commonwealth Marine / Eastern Rise Offshore Wind Project |
| 30/08/2023 |
actions determined as NOT requiring approval (EPBC Act s.75)
Reference | Title | Date |
2023/09506 | Health Infrastructure / Science and Research / Lot 2, North of Princes Highway, Moruya, NSW, 2537, Princes Highway Access: -35.924007, 150.091757 / New South Wales / Eurobodalla Regional Hospital | 28/08/2023 |
2023/09561 | DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT AND PLANNING / Transport - Land / The 32 locations of the Project are dispersed along the existing rail line between Ararat and Maryborough. / Victoria / Murray Basin Rail Project – Ararat to Maryborough rail line Occupation Crossings Upgrade | 28/08/2023 |
2023/09567 | Major Projects Canberra / Transport - Land / Block 2 Section 75 is the northern most point of the project area and is the access point for the receival pit of the Lake Burley Griffin underbore. / Australian Capital Territory / Commonwealth Avenue Utility Relocation | 28/08/2023 |
Assessment Approach (EPBC Act s.87)
Reference | Title | Assessment Approach | Date |
2023/09544 | Eastern Rise OWP Project Pty Ltd / Energy Generation and Supply (renewable) / 330kV Tomago Switchyard 6 Epsom Drive Tomago 2322 / Commonwealth Marine / Eastern Rise Offshore Wind Project | Environmental Impact Statement | 30/08/2023 |
DECISION ON APPROVAL (EPBC Act s.133)
Reference | Title | Approval Decision | Date |
2021/9127 | SOJITZ BLUE PTY LTD / Mining / 2993 Lilyvale Rd, Lilyvale / Queensland / Gregory Crinum Coal Mine M-Block Extension Project | Approved with conditions | 30/08/2023 |
variation of conditions of approval (EPBC Act s.143)
Reference | Title | Date |
2003/1294 | CHEVRONTEXACO AUSTRALIA / Energy Generation and Supply (non-renewable) / Gorgon / Western Australia / Gorgon Gas Development | 7/08/2023 |
2008/4178 | Chevron Australia Pty Ltd / Energy Generation and Supply (non-renewable) / Barrow Island / Western Australia / Gorgon Gas Revised Development (Primary MARA Gorgon Folder) | 7/08/2023 |
2011/5942 | Chevron Australia Pty Ltd / Mining / Offshore Gorgon Gas Fields to Barrow Island 60 km NW of WA / Western Australia / Gorgon Gas Development 4th Train Proposal | 7/08/2023 |
2019/8471 | MAIN ROADS / Transport - Land / Road reserve, including existing roads, lots and easements / Western Australia / Bunbury Outer Ring Road Northern and Central Section Project, WA | 25/08/2023 |
NOTICE OF EXTENSION OF TIME (EPBC Act s.130(4))
Reference | Title | Extended to | Date |
2021/9030 | Edify Energy Pty Ltd / Energy Generation and Supply (renewable) / 460 Dodsons Road, Smoky Creek / Queensland / Smoky Creek Solar Farm | 27/09/2023 | 29/08/2023 |
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