❓ A WA parliamentary question on notice addresses concerns about the Gap Ridge industrial estate's impact on a priority ecological community. The Minister's response indicates that while the Department is aware of the ecological community, initial clearing applications did not identify its presence, and the EPA did not assess the relevant town planning scheme amendment.
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GAP RIDGE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE — PRIORITY ECOLOGICAL COMMUNITY LISTING
I refer to the Gap Ridge industrial estate, located on the corner of Dampier Road and Seven Mile Road, approximately 8.4 kilometres from the Karratha town centre. (1) Is the minister aware that the area of the Gap Ridge industrial estate is covered by a priority ecological community listing? (2) Did LandCorp advise the Department of Environment and Conservation or the Environmental Protection Authority prior to designing or commencing development of the area that the area would impact a priority ecological community listing? (3) If yes to (2), on what date or dates were they advised? (4) Did the EPA determine whether the area was to be assessed under a section 38 referral or section 16 and/or 46 advice? (5) If yes to (4), on what date was this determination carried out? (6) If no determination was carried out, what action will the minister take in respect of this matter? Hon DONNA FARAGHER
I refer to the Gap Ridge industrial estate, located on the corner of Dampier Road and Seven Mile Road, approximately 8.4 kilometres from the Karratha town centre. (1) Is the minister aware that the area of the Gap Ridge industrial estate is covered by a priority ecological community listing? (2) Did LandCorp advise the Department of Environment and Conservation or the Environmental Protection Authority prior to designing or commencing development of the area that the area would impact a priority ecological community listing? (3) If yes to (2), on what date or dates were they advised? (4) Did the EPA determine whether the area was to be assessed under a section 38 referral or section 16 and/or 46 advice? (5) If yes to (4), on what date was this determination carried out? (6) If no determination was carried out, what action will the minister take in respect of this matter? Hon DONNA FARAGHER
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)–(3) The Department of Environment and Conservation is aware of the presence of a priority ecological community in the area. An application to clear 250 hectares of land, comprising lot 300 on deposited plan 46449 and lot 507 on deposited plan 62739, indicated that no priority ecological communities were within the study area. This application was subsequently withdrawn as there was an exemption for clearing. An application to clear native vegetation amounting to 22.3 hectares of land comprising lot 300 on deposited plan 46449 also indicated that no priority ecological communities were identified within the study area. (4) Shire of Roebourne town planning scheme 8, amendment 16, which encompassed a portion of the Gap Ridge industrial estate, was referred by the shire to the Environmental Protection Authority under section 48A of the Environmental Protection Act on 21 October 2009. No environmental factors were identified and the EPA determined not to assess the scheme amendment. No other referrals have been made to the EPA. (5) The EPA’s decision to not assess the Shire of Roebourne town planning scheme 8, amendment 16, was made on 4 November 2009. (6) Not applicable.
(1) Is the minister aware that the area of the Gap Ridge industrial estate is covered by a priority ecological community listing? (2) Did LandCorp advise the Department of Environment and Conservation or the Environmental Protection Authority prior to designing or commencing development of the area that the area would impact a priority ecological community listing? (3) If yes to (2), on what date or dates were they advised? (4) Did the EPA determine whether the area was to be assessed under a section 38 referral or section 16 and/or 46 advice? (5) If yes to (4), on what date was this determination carried out? (6) If no determination was carried out, what action will the minister take in respect of this matter? Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)–(3) The Department of Environment and Conservation is aware of the presence of a priority ecological community in the area. An application to clear 250 hectares of land, comprising lot 300 on deposited plan 46449 and lot 507 on deposited plan 62739, indicated that no priority ecological communities were within the study area. This application was subsequently withdrawn as there was an exemption for clearing. An application to clear native vegetation amounting to 22.3 hectares of land comprising lot 300 on deposited plan 46449 also indicated that no priority ecological communities were identified within the study area. (4) Shire of Roebourne town planning scheme 8, amendment 16, which encompassed a portion of the Gap Ridge industrial estate, was referred by the shire to the Environmental Protection Authority under section 48A of the Environmental Protection Act on 21 October 2009. No environmental factors were identified and the EPA determined not to assess the scheme amendment. No other referrals have been made to the EPA. (5) The EPA’s decision to not assess the Shire of Roebourne town planning scheme 8, amendment 16, was made on 4 November 2009. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Did LandCorp advise the Department of Environment and Conservation or the Environmental Protection Authority prior to designing or commencing development of the area that the area would impact a priority ecological community listing? (3) If yes to (2), on what date or dates were they advised? (4) Did the EPA determine whether the area was to be assessed under a section 38 referral or section 16 and/or 46 advice? (5) If yes to (4), on what date was this determination carried out? (6) If no determination was carried out, what action will the minister take in respect of this matter? Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)–(3) The Department of Environment and Conservation is aware of the presence of a priority ecological community in the area. An application to clear 250 hectares of land, comprising lot 300 on deposited plan 46449 and lot 507 on deposited plan 62739, indicated that no priority ecological communities were within the study area. This application was subsequently withdrawn as there was an exemption for clearing. An application to clear native vegetation amounting to 22.3 hectares of land comprising lot 300 on deposited plan 46449 also indicated that no priority ecological communities were identified within the study area. (4) Shire of Roebourne town planning scheme 8, amendment 16, which encompassed a portion of the Gap Ridge industrial estate, was referred by the shire to the Environmental Protection Authority under section 48A of the Environmental Protection Act on 21 October 2009. No environmental factors were identified and the EPA determined not to assess the scheme amendment. No other referrals have been made to the EPA. (5) The EPA’s decision to not assess the Shire of Roebourne town planning scheme 8, amendment 16, was made on 4 November 2009. (6) Not applicable.
(3) If yes to (2), on what date or dates were they advised? (4) Did the EPA determine whether the area was to be assessed under a section 38 referral or section 16 and/or 46 advice? (5) If yes to (4), on what date was this determination carried out? (6) If no determination was carried out, what action will the minister take in respect of this matter? Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)–(3) The Department of Environment and Conservation is aware of the presence of a priority ecological community in the area. An application to clear 250 hectares of land, comprising lot 300 on deposited plan 46449 and lot 507 on deposited plan 62739, indicated that no priority ecological communities were within the study area. This application was subsequently withdrawn as there was an exemption for clearing. An application to clear native vegetation amounting to 22.3 hectares of land comprising lot 300 on deposited plan 46449 also indicated that no priority ecological communities were identified within the study area. (4) Shire of Roebourne town planning scheme 8, amendment 16, which encompassed a portion of the Gap Ridge industrial estate, was referred by the shire to the Environmental Protection Authority under section 48A of the Environmental Protection Act on 21 October 2009. No environmental factors were identified and the EPA determined not to assess the scheme amendment. No other referrals have been made to the EPA. (5) The EPA’s decision to not assess the Shire of Roebourne town planning scheme 8, amendment 16, was made on 4 November 2009. (6) Not applicable.
(4) Did the EPA determine whether the area was to be assessed under a section 38 referral or section 16 and/or 46 advice? (5) If yes to (4), on what date was this determination carried out? (6) If no determination was carried out, what action will the minister take in respect of this matter? Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)–(3) The Department of Environment and Conservation is aware of the presence of a priority ecological community in the area. An application to clear 250 hectares of land, comprising lot 300 on deposited plan 46449 and lot 507 on deposited plan 62739, indicated that no priority ecological communities were within the study area. This application was subsequently withdrawn as there was an exemption for clearing. An application to clear native vegetation amounting to 22.3 hectares of land comprising lot 300 on deposited plan 46449 also indicated that no priority ecological communities were identified within the study area. (4) Shire of Roebourne town planning scheme 8, amendment 16, which encompassed a portion of the Gap Ridge industrial estate, was referred by the shire to the Environmental Protection Authority under section 48A of the Environmental Protection Act on 21 October 2009. No environmental factors were identified and the EPA determined not to assess the scheme amendment. No other referrals have been made to the EPA. (5) The EPA’s decision to not assess the Shire of Roebourne town planning scheme 8, amendment 16, was made on 4 November 2009. (6) Not applicable.
(5) If yes to (4), on what date was this determination carried out? (6) If no determination was carried out, what action will the minister take in respect of this matter? Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)–(3) The Department of Environment and Conservation is aware of the presence of a priority ecological community in the area. An application to clear 250 hectares of land, comprising lot 300 on deposited plan 46449 and lot 507 on deposited plan 62739, indicated that no priority ecological communities were within the study area. This application was subsequently withdrawn as there was an exemption for clearing. An application to clear native vegetation amounting to 22.3 hectares of land comprising lot 300 on deposited plan 46449 also indicated that no priority ecological communities were identified within the study area. (4) Shire of Roebourne town planning scheme 8, amendment 16, which encompassed a portion of the Gap Ridge industrial estate, was referred by the shire to the Environmental Protection Authority under section 48A of the Environmental Protection Act on 21 October 2009. No environmental factors were identified and the EPA determined not to assess the scheme amendment. No other referrals have been made to the EPA. (5) The EPA’s decision to not assess the Shire of Roebourne town planning scheme 8, amendment 16, was made on 4 November 2009. (6) Not applicable.
(6) If no determination was carried out, what action will the minister take in respect of this matter? Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)–(3) The Department of Environment and Conservation is aware of the presence of a priority ecological community in the area. An application to clear 250 hectares of land, comprising lot 300 on deposited plan 46449 and lot 507 on deposited plan 62739, indicated that no priority ecological communities were within the study area. This application was subsequently withdrawn as there was an exemption for clearing. An application to clear native vegetation amounting to 22.3 hectares of land comprising lot 300 on deposited plan 46449 also indicated that no priority ecological communities were identified within the study area. (4) Shire of Roebourne town planning scheme 8, amendment 16, which encompassed a portion of the Gap Ridge industrial estate, was referred by the shire to the Environmental Protection Authority under section 48A of the Environmental Protection Act on 21 October 2009. No environmental factors were identified and the EPA determined not to assess the scheme amendment. No other referrals have been made to the EPA. (5) The EPA’s decision to not assess the Shire of Roebourne town planning scheme 8, amendment 16, was made on 4 November 2009. (6) Not applicable.
Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)–(3) The Department of Environment and Conservation is aware of the presence of a priority ecological community in the area. An application to clear 250 hectares of land, comprising lot 300 on deposited plan 46449 and lot 507 on deposited plan 62739, indicated that no priority ecological communities were within the study area. This application was subsequently withdrawn as there was an exemption for clearing. An application to clear native vegetation amounting to 22.3 hectares of land comprising lot 300 on deposited plan 46449 also indicated that no priority ecological communities were identified within the study area. (4) Shire of Roebourne town planning scheme 8, amendment 16, which encompassed a portion of the Gap Ridge industrial estate, was referred by the shire to the Environmental Protection Authority under section 48A of the Environmental Protection Act on 21 October 2009. No environmental factors were identified and the EPA determined not to assess the scheme amendment. No other referrals have been made to the EPA. (5) The EPA’s decision to not assess the Shire of Roebourne town planning scheme 8, amendment 16, was made on 4 November 2009. (6) Not applicable.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)–(3) The Department of Environment and Conservation is aware of the presence of a priority ecological community in the area. An application to clear 250 hectares of land, comprising lot 300 on deposited plan 46449 and lot 507 on deposited plan 62739, indicated that no priority ecological communities were within the study area. This application was subsequently withdrawn as there was an exemption for clearing. An application to clear native vegetation amounting to 22.3 hectares of land comprising lot 300 on deposited plan 46449 also indicated that no priority ecological communities were identified within the study area. (4) Shire of Roebourne town planning scheme 8, amendment 16, which encompassed a portion of the Gap Ridge industrial estate, was referred by the shire to the Environmental Protection Authority under section 48A of the Environmental Protection Act on 21 October 2009. No environmental factors were identified and the EPA determined not to assess the scheme amendment. No other referrals have been made to the EPA. (5) The EPA’s decision to not assess the Shire of Roebourne town planning scheme 8, amendment 16, was made on 4 November 2009. (6) Not applicable.
(1)–(3) The Department of Environment and Conservation is aware of the presence of a priority ecological community in the area. An application to clear 250 hectares of land, comprising lot 300 on deposited plan 46449 and lot 507 on deposited plan 62739, indicated that no priority ecological communities were within the study area. This application was subsequently withdrawn as there was an exemption for clearing. An application to clear native vegetation amounting to 22.3 hectares of land comprising lot 300 on deposited plan 46449 also indicated that no priority ecological communities were identified within the study area. (4) Shire of Roebourne town planning scheme 8, amendment 16, which encompassed a portion of the Gap Ridge industrial estate, was referred by the shire to the Environmental Protection Authority under section 48A of the Environmental Protection Act on 21 October 2009. No environmental factors were identified and the EPA determined not to assess the scheme amendment. No other referrals have been made to the EPA. (5) The EPA’s decision to not assess the Shire of Roebourne town planning scheme 8, amendment 16, was made on 4 November 2009. (6) Not applicable.
(4) Shire of Roebourne town planning scheme 8, amendment 16, which encompassed a portion of the Gap Ridge industrial estate, was referred by the shire to the Environmental Protection Authority under section 48A of the Environmental Protection Act on 21 October 2009. No environmental factors were identified and the EPA determined not to assess the scheme amendment. No other referrals have been made to the EPA. (5) The EPA’s decision to not assess the Shire of Roebourne town planning scheme 8, amendment 16, was made on 4 November 2009. (6) Not applicable.
(5) The EPA’s decision to not assess the Shire of Roebourne town planning scheme 8, amendment 16, was made on 4 November 2009. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Not applicable.
(1) Is the minister aware that the area of the Gap Ridge industrial estate is covered by a priority ecological community listing? (2) Did LandCorp advise the Department of Environment and Conservation or the Environmental Protection Authority prior to designing or commencing development of the area that the area would impact a priority ecological community listing? (3) If yes to (2), on what date or dates were they advised? (4) Did the EPA determine whether the area was to be assessed under a section 38 referral or section 16 and/or 46 advice? (5) If yes to (4), on what date was this determination carried out? (6) If no determination was carried out, what action will the minister take in respect of this matter? Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)–(3) The Department of Environment and Conservation is aware of the presence of a priority ecological community in the area. An application to clear 250 hectares of land, comprising lot 300 on deposited plan 46449 and lot 507 on deposited plan 62739, indicated that no priority ecological communities were within the study area. This application was subsequently withdrawn as there was an exemption for clearing. An application to clear native vegetation amounting to 22.3 hectares of land comprising lot 300 on deposited plan 46449 also indicated that no priority ecological communities were identified within the study area. (4) Shire of Roebourne town planning scheme 8, amendment 16, which encompassed a portion of the Gap Ridge industrial estate, was referred by the shire to the Environmental Protection Authority under section 48A of the Environmental Protection Act on 21 October 2009. No environmental factors were identified and the EPA determined not to assess the scheme amendment. No other referrals have been made to the EPA. (5) The EPA’s decision to not assess the Shire of Roebourne town planning scheme 8, amendment 16, was made on 4 November 2009. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Did LandCorp advise the Department of Environment and Conservation or the Environmental Protection Authority prior to designing or commencing development of the area that the area would impact a priority ecological community listing? (3) If yes to (2), on what date or dates were they advised? (4) Did the EPA determine whether the area was to be assessed under a section 38 referral or section 16 and/or 46 advice? (5) If yes to (4), on what date was this determination carried out? (6) If no determination was carried out, what action will the minister take in respect of this matter? Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)–(3) The Department of Environment and Conservation is aware of the presence of a priority ecological community in the area. An application to clear 250 hectares of land, comprising lot 300 on deposited plan 46449 and lot 507 on deposited plan 62739, indicated that no priority ecological communities were within the study area. This application was subsequently withdrawn as there was an exemption for clearing. An application to clear native vegetation amounting to 22.3 hectares of land comprising lot 300 on deposited plan 46449 also indicated that no priority ecological communities were identified within the study area. (4) Shire of Roebourne town planning scheme 8, amendment 16, which encompassed a portion of the Gap Ridge industrial estate, was referred by the shire to the Environmental Protection Authority under section 48A of the Environmental Protection Act on 21 October 2009. No environmental factors were identified and the EPA determined not to assess the scheme amendment. No other referrals have been made to the EPA. (5) The EPA’s decision to not assess the Shire of Roebourne town planning scheme 8, amendment 16, was made on 4 November 2009. (6) Not applicable.
(3) If yes to (2), on what date or dates were they advised? (4) Did the EPA determine whether the area was to be assessed under a section 38 referral or section 16 and/or 46 advice? (5) If yes to (4), on what date was this determination carried out? (6) If no determination was carried out, what action will the minister take in respect of this matter? Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)–(3) The Department of Environment and Conservation is aware of the presence of a priority ecological community in the area. An application to clear 250 hectares of land, comprising lot 300 on deposited plan 46449 and lot 507 on deposited plan 62739, indicated that no priority ecological communities were within the study area. This application was subsequently withdrawn as there was an exemption for clearing. An application to clear native vegetation amounting to 22.3 hectares of land comprising lot 300 on deposited plan 46449 also indicated that no priority ecological communities were identified within the study area. (4) Shire of Roebourne town planning scheme 8, amendment 16, which encompassed a portion of the Gap Ridge industrial estate, was referred by the shire to the Environmental Protection Authority under section 48A of the Environmental Protection Act on 21 October 2009. No environmental factors were identified and the EPA determined not to assess the scheme amendment. No other referrals have been made to the EPA. (5) The EPA’s decision to not assess the Shire of Roebourne town planning scheme 8, amendment 16, was made on 4 November 2009. (6) Not applicable.
(4) Did the EPA determine whether the area was to be assessed under a section 38 referral or section 16 and/or 46 advice? (5) If yes to (4), on what date was this determination carried out? (6) If no determination was carried out, what action will the minister take in respect of this matter? Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)–(3) The Department of Environment and Conservation is aware of the presence of a priority ecological community in the area. An application to clear 250 hectares of land, comprising lot 300 on deposited plan 46449 and lot 507 on deposited plan 62739, indicated that no priority ecological communities were within the study area. This application was subsequently withdrawn as there was an exemption for clearing. An application to clear native vegetation amounting to 22.3 hectares of land comprising lot 300 on deposited plan 46449 also indicated that no priority ecological communities were identified within the study area. (4) Shire of Roebourne town planning scheme 8, amendment 16, which encompassed a portion of the Gap Ridge industrial estate, was referred by the shire to the Environmental Protection Authority under section 48A of the Environmental Protection Act on 21 October 2009. No environmental factors were identified and the EPA determined not to assess the scheme amendment. No other referrals have been made to the EPA. (5) The EPA’s decision to not assess the Shire of Roebourne town planning scheme 8, amendment 16, was made on 4 November 2009. (6) Not applicable.
(5) If yes to (4), on what date was this determination carried out? (6) If no determination was carried out, what action will the minister take in respect of this matter? Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)–(3) The Department of Environment and Conservation is aware of the presence of a priority ecological community in the area. An application to clear 250 hectares of land, comprising lot 300 on deposited plan 46449 and lot 507 on deposited plan 62739, indicated that no priority ecological communities were within the study area. This application was subsequently withdrawn as there was an exemption for clearing. An application to clear native vegetation amounting to 22.3 hectares of land comprising lot 300 on deposited plan 46449 also indicated that no priority ecological communities were identified within the study area. (4) Shire of Roebourne town planning scheme 8, amendment 16, which encompassed a portion of the Gap Ridge industrial estate, was referred by the shire to the Environmental Protection Authority under section 48A of the Environmental Protection Act on 21 October 2009. No environmental factors were identified and the EPA determined not to assess the scheme amendment. No other referrals have been made to the EPA. (5) The EPA’s decision to not assess the Shire of Roebourne town planning scheme 8, amendment 16, was made on 4 November 2009. (6) Not applicable.
(6) If no determination was carried out, what action will the minister take in respect of this matter? Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)–(3) The Department of Environment and Conservation is aware of the presence of a priority ecological community in the area. An application to clear 250 hectares of land, comprising lot 300 on deposited plan 46449 and lot 507 on deposited plan 62739, indicated that no priority ecological communities were within the study area. This application was subsequently withdrawn as there was an exemption for clearing. An application to clear native vegetation amounting to 22.3 hectares of land comprising lot 300 on deposited plan 46449 also indicated that no priority ecological communities were identified within the study area. (4) Shire of Roebourne town planning scheme 8, amendment 16, which encompassed a portion of the Gap Ridge industrial estate, was referred by the shire to the Environmental Protection Authority under section 48A of the Environmental Protection Act on 21 October 2009. No environmental factors were identified and the EPA determined not to assess the scheme amendment. No other referrals have been made to the EPA. (5) The EPA’s decision to not assess the Shire of Roebourne town planning scheme 8, amendment 16, was made on 4 November 2009. (6) Not applicable.
Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)–(3) The Department of Environment and Conservation is aware of the presence of a priority ecological community in the area. An application to clear 250 hectares of land, comprising lot 300 on deposited plan 46449 and lot 507 on deposited plan 62739, indicated that no priority ecological communities were within the study area. This application was subsequently withdrawn as there was an exemption for clearing. An application to clear native vegetation amounting to 22.3 hectares of land comprising lot 300 on deposited plan 46449 also indicated that no priority ecological communities were identified within the study area. (4) Shire of Roebourne town planning scheme 8, amendment 16, which encompassed a portion of the Gap Ridge industrial estate, was referred by the shire to the Environmental Protection Authority under section 48A of the Environmental Protection Act on 21 October 2009. No environmental factors were identified and the EPA determined not to assess the scheme amendment. No other referrals have been made to the EPA. (5) The EPA’s decision to not assess the Shire of Roebourne town planning scheme 8, amendment 16, was made on 4 November 2009. (6) Not applicable.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)–(3) The Department of Environment and Conservation is aware of the presence of a priority ecological community in the area. An application to clear 250 hectares of land, comprising lot 300 on deposited plan 46449 and lot 507 on deposited plan 62739, indicated that no priority ecological communities were within the study area. This application was subsequently withdrawn as there was an exemption for clearing. An application to clear native vegetation amounting to 22.3 hectares of land comprising lot 300 on deposited plan 46449 also indicated that no priority ecological communities were identified within the study area. (4) Shire of Roebourne town planning scheme 8, amendment 16, which encompassed a portion of the Gap Ridge industrial estate, was referred by the shire to the Environmental Protection Authority under section 48A of the Environmental Protection Act on 21 October 2009. No environmental factors were identified and the EPA determined not to assess the scheme amendment. No other referrals have been made to the EPA. (5) The EPA’s decision to not assess the Shire of Roebourne town planning scheme 8, amendment 16, was made on 4 November 2009. (6) Not applicable.
(1)–(3) The Department of Environment and Conservation is aware of the presence of a priority ecological community in the area. An application to clear 250 hectares of land, comprising lot 300 on deposited plan 46449 and lot 507 on deposited plan 62739, indicated that no priority ecological communities were within the study area. This application was subsequently withdrawn as there was an exemption for clearing. An application to clear native vegetation amounting to 22.3 hectares of land comprising lot 300 on deposited plan 46449 also indicated that no priority ecological communities were identified within the study area. (4) Shire of Roebourne town planning scheme 8, amendment 16, which encompassed a portion of the Gap Ridge industrial estate, was referred by the shire to the Environmental Protection Authority under section 48A of the Environmental Protection Act on 21 October 2009. No environmental factors were identified and the EPA determined not to assess the scheme amendment. No other referrals have been made to the EPA. (5) The EPA’s decision to not assess the Shire of Roebourne town planning scheme 8, amendment 16, was made on 4 November 2009. (6) Not applicable.
(4) Shire of Roebourne town planning scheme 8, amendment 16, which encompassed a portion of the Gap Ridge industrial estate, was referred by the shire to the Environmental Protection Authority under section 48A of the Environmental Protection Act on 21 October 2009. No environmental factors were identified and the EPA determined not to assess the scheme amendment. No other referrals have been made to the EPA. (5) The EPA’s decision to not assess the Shire of Roebourne town planning scheme 8, amendment 16, was made on 4 November 2009. (6) Not applicable.
(5) The EPA’s decision to not assess the Shire of Roebourne town planning scheme 8, amendment 16, was made on 4 November 2009. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Not applicable.
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