East Arm Resources Pty Ltd, East Arm Road Quarry Intensification, Hillwood
The proposal is to intensify the existing Level 2 quarry at the site, with rock being extracted from the working area (and then processed) at a greater rate per annum, increasing from 50,000m³ to 130,000m³. The intensification will see the introduction of spot shipments (export) of aggregate to non-Tasmanian locations. Shipments will likely be via Bell Bay Port at Bell Bay. No new buildings or other infrastructure are proposed.
Case for Assessment open for public comment until: 3/7/2023
Compost Kings Tasmania, Compost Facility, Melton Mowbray
The proposal is for a resource recovery works (composting facility) with a maximum production capacity of 10,000 tonnes per annum, located on a rural property at Melton Mowbray. Fish waste may be a substantial input into the composting process.
Assessment Commenced: 26/10/2020
HIF Asia Pacific Pty Ltd, HIF Tasmania Carbon Neutral eFuel Plant, 2753 Ridgley Highway, Hampshire
The proposal is to develop a commercial scale chemical plant (using electrolysis and methanol synthesis processes) that will produce up 80,000 tonnes per annum (100 million litres) of methanol, using wood waste and forestry residue. The methanol is then converted to a carbon neutral ‘eFuel’, which is stored in tanks and then loaded into tanker trucks for transport offsite. This ‘eFuel’ can be used as a direct substitute for fossil fuels in existing road transport, shipping, and aviation with no engine modification required.
Assessment Commenced: 7/7/2022
Forico Pty Limited, Hummocks Quarry, Upgrade from Level 1 to Level 2 activity
The proposal is for an increase in production of rock and gravel (extraction and crushing/screening) to 10,000 cubic metres per annum produced. The quarry is located within private timber reserve land and the product will be used for road construction and maintenance. Drilling and blasting will be required to win material.
Assessment Commenced: 23/3/2022
Hellyer Wind Farm Pty Ltd, Hellyer Wind Farm, Hampshire
Hellyer Wind Farm Pty Ltd proposes to construct a wind farm located at 2753 Ridgley Highway, Hampshire, approximately 26 km southwest of Burnie. The proposed windfarm will have a total generating capacity of 300 MW with up to 48 wind turbines. Infrastructure will include roads, construction hardstand and laydown areas, temporary concrete batching plants, temporary construction site office and amenities, and an operations site office and maintenance building. On-site quarries will also be considered if feasible.
Two network transmission options are being considered. Development of an onsite connection switchyard, connecting to the existing 110 kV Hampshire-Waratah Tee line which crosses the project area, and a second option involving the construction of a new transmission line which would connect to the proposed 220 kV Hampshire Hills switchyard (TasNetworks), which is likely to be located just north of the site.
Draft guidelines closed for public comment: 13/11/2022
Tassal Operations Pty Ltd, Processing Facility Expansion Project, Margate
To improve efficiency across Tassal’s Tasmanian operations, it is proposed to consolidate all filleting operations at the Margate processing facility. Tassal is seeking to increase the production volume of the facility from 4000 t/y to 20,000 t/y saleable product. A variety of infrastructure upgrades will be required to achieve the proposed volume increase. Works include extending existing factory buildings, upgrading the wastewater treatment plant, expanding the car park and managing increased volumes of solid wastes.
Assessment Commenced: 28/3/2023