URGENT UPDATE - NULLARBOR Western 'Green' Energy Hub referred to EPA
Comment period closes 17 November
This week the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) Western Australia announced the Section 38 Referral for Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of the Western Green Energy Hub proposal.
If allowed to go ahead, the Western Green Energy Hub will have serious environmental consequences for the world’s largest arid limestone karst system which has proven World Heritage values, particularly its caves and cultural heritage.
The EPA invites public comments through its consultation hub on whether the EPA should assess the proposal and, if so, the level of assessment.
The level of assessment is critical. It is imperative that the project is assessed at the highest level of public transparency and consultation. The highest level of assessment is that of ‘Public Environmental Review (PER)’.
See point 4. below for how to register with the EPA process and have your say.
The seven-day comment period (to determine the level of assessment) on this referral closes Sunday 17 Nov 2024.
2. You can view our latest Media Release published 12th November at this link:
https://savethenullarbor.org/media-articles/media-release/
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4. Details for how to REGISTER with the EPA & HAVE YOUR SAY about the level of assessment for the WGEH proposal before 17 November 2024.
The EPA invites individuals and organisations to register their interest in this referral, and to recommend the level of assessment, including succinct reasons for the recommended level (not exceeding 500 words).
The Section 38 Referral Supporting Document for the Western Green Energy Hub can be viewed here (look under the Referral menu at bottom of page):
https://www.epa.wa.gov.au/proposals/western-green-energy-hub
Please register your interest in this referral via the EPA consultation hub here:
Tick the box ‘Assess – Public environmental review’
The registration form asks that you give succinct reasons for your recommendation (< 500 words).
If you wish to substantiate your recommendation for public environmental review you can find details on our website about the potential impacts to cave and karst landforms, subterranean fauna, and other environmental values.
https://www.savethenullarbor.org
With gratitude,
Bronwen and Stefan