MMG Australia Limited, 2/5 Dam Tailings Storage Facility, Stage 2 Subaerial Deposition and Closure, Rosebery
The proposal is for a permanent change of operations at MMG’s 2/5 Dam tailings storage facility in Rosebery. The tailings storage facility was previously approved by the EPA in 2016 with a requirement for tailings to be deposited sub aqueously (under water). The change in operations proposes tailings to be deposited subaerially. It is anticipated that the required minimum 2m water cover on closure will no longer be possible if permanent subaerial tailings deposition is undertaken.
Assessment Completed 6/10/2026
Greenham Tasmania Pty Ltd, Greenham Smithton Facility Upgrade, Smithton Abattoir
Greenham Tasmania Pty Ltd is proposing to construct replacement operational facilities and demolish redundant infrastructure at the Smithton Abattoir, located off the Bass Highway, approximately 1.5km south of Smithton. There is no change in production volumes proposed.
Case for Assessment open for public comment until: 26/10/2026
Copper Mines of Tasmania, Mt Lyell Mine Queenstown, New Processing Plant
Copper Mines of Tasmania are proposing the construction of a new processing plant at Mt Lyell Mine, Queenstown. The processing plant will be relocated closer to key infrastructure and use the same process flow as the existing plant. The new plant will be modernised to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
Case for Assessment open for public comment until: 10/11/2026
Forico Pty Ltd, Plantation Sawmill, Surrey Hills, Hampshire, Tasmania
Forico Pty Ltd propose modifying an existing woodchip mill activity at Surrey Hills, Hampshire, to include a sawmill on the same site. The sawmill will have a maximum production log capacity of 240,000 cubic metres per annum using timber diverted from the woodchip mill activity. The Surrey Hills site is located within Forico plantations and the woodchip mill and sawmill will share existing infrastructure, including the stormwater management system and waste stockpiles.
Case for Assessment closed for public comment: 30/9/2026
Huon Aquaculture Company Pty Ltd, Lonnavale Broodstock RAS and Pre-Smolt Facility, Lonnavale
The proposed project is for the development of a new recirculated aquaculture system (RAS) facility to house up to 94.5 tonnes of broodstock for egg production. It will involve:
• the installation of a new shed to house three new RAS tank arrays and associated elements
• replacement and upgrade of the existing sludge handling and treatment system
• upgrade of the existing water offtake infrastructure
• upgrade of the existing effluent treatment system, including the construction of a new settlement/storage dam
• upgrade of the power supply.
The facility is proposed to be co-located on the same title as Huon Aquaculture’s existing Lonnavale Hatchery Facility at 1374 Lonnavale Road, Lonnavale TAS 7109.
Case for Assessment open for public comment until: 5/11/2026
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.
Case for Assessment closed for public comment: 30/9/2026
Recycal Pty Ltd, Metal and E-waste Recycling and Processing Facility, Wynard
Recycal Pty Ltd is proposing to establish a new metal and e-waste recycling and processing facility at Lot 5, Stennings Road, Wynyard. The facility will receive up to 12,000 tonnes of metals and whitegoods per year which will be collected, sorted, baled, shredded, crushed and separated on site. The facility will also act as a transfer point, supplying the larger shredder at Recycal Pty Ltd’s main facility at Rocherlea.
Assessment Commenced: 14/4/2026
Hydro Tasmania, Tarraleah Redevelopment Project, Western and Upstream Component
The proposal relates to the redevelopment of the Tarraleah Hydropower Scheme and has multiple aspects. The following aspects related to the construction of the new conveyance infrastructure, which includes crushing of approximately 246,000 cubic metres of rock. are to be assessed by the EPA:
• headrace pipeline, connected to the intake on Lake King William and tunnel;
• arched headrace tunnel, approximately 12 km long;
• access tunnels and portals to headrace and power tunnels;
• surge tower; and
• pumping station upgrades and additional pipeline.
Case for Assessment closed for public comment: 25/5/2026
Cradle Coast Envirowaste Pty Ltd, Heybridge Asbestos Landfill, Annual Capacity Increase
The proposal seeks to increase the permitted annual acceptance of Asbestos Containing Material (ACM) from 820 tonnes to 2,500 tonnes per annum. The increase reflects current and anticipated regional demand for the disposal of ACM, including asbestos-contaminated soils and materials containing low concentrations of bonded asbestos. There are no changes proposed to the site footprint.
Assessment Commenced: 11/6/2026
Spectran Environmental Management Pty Ltd, Oatlands Ensiler Facility, 6820 Midlands Highway, Oatlands
The proposal is for the continued operation and the expansion of the ensilage facility located at 6820 Midlands Highway, Oatlands to process up to 200 tonnes of fish mortalities per day (73,000 tonnes per annum). The ensilage facility will process the fish mortalities into a liquid product which is reused in either compost, directly land spread as a fertiliser or used in other process such as oil recovery, biogas generation or rendering.
Case for Assessment closed for public comment: 21/8/2026
Asphalt Suppliers Pty Ltd, Ulverstone Asphalt Batch Plant, Production limit increase & extension to hours of operation
Asphalt Suppliers Pty Ltd is proposing to increase its annual asphalt production from 30,000 up to 50,000 tonnes per year at its existing level 2 Asphalt Batch Plant located in Ulverstone. The additional production will be achieved through intensified activity rather than any additional plant or equipment, except additional deliveries. They are proposing to commence operating at 0500 hours, one hour earlier than currently approved, to help support the intensification.
Assessment Commenced: 10/4/2026
Wacks Crushing Pty Ltd, Tewkesbury Quarry
Wacks Crushing Pty Ltd is seeking a permit to operate an abandoned quarry located off Liapota Road, Tewkesbury. The proposal includes extracting and processing up to 200,000 cubic metres of product per year. Material will be won by drilling and blasting and ripping where possible and then crushed and screened to produce various products. Due to the nature of the basalt material, it will require washing at the final stage.
Assessment Commenced: 13/10/2023
Allan Lord Holdings Pty Ltd, Purdys Road Quarry Expansion, Smithton
Allan Lord Holdings Pty Ltd is proposing to expand the footprint of its Purdys Road Quarry, allowing the life of the quarry to be extended. The quarry is currently regulated as a Level 2 quarry by the EPA.
The site is located at Purdys Road approximately 5 kms south-east of Smithton and within mining lease 1398P/M. An application has been lodged for an additional mining lease 2144P/M to cover the proposed expansion area.
The Proposal does not involve changing the current regulatory limit of 50,000 cubic meters per year, nor does it involve changing the current methods of extraction (rock breaking and excavation) and processing (crushing and screening).
Assessment Completed 30/6/2026
King Island Council, Reekara East Quarry, North Road, Reekara, King Island
King Island Council is proposing the establishment of a new quarry directly adjacent to the existing Reekara Quarry. This Quarry is proposed to produce 10,000 cubic metres of gravel material for road making and maintenance on king island. The Reekara East Quary is located directly East of the existing Reekara quarry, approximately 19 Kilometres north of the township of Currie.
Assessment Commenced: 3/1/2024
Countrywide Hydrogen Holdings Pty Ltd - Hydrogen Hub - Brighton
The proposal is to construct and operate a 5 MW green hydrogen production facility and associated infrastructure on land adjacent to the Brighton Transport Hub at Lot 2 Glenstone Road, Bridgewater. The facility will produce up to 818 tonnes per year of hydrogen by electrolysis, using up to 11,388 kilolitres per year of water as the source of hydrogen. The hydrogen will be captured and stored as a gas and made available for vehicle refuelling as well as industrial customers.
Assessment Commenced: 24/7/2023
Countrywide Hydrogen Holdings Pty Ltd - Hydrogen Tasmania North - Wesley Vale
The proposal is to construct and operate a 5 MW hydrogen production facility and associated infrastructure at 226 Mill Road, Wesley Vale, in northwest Tasmania. The facility will produce up to 690 tonnes per year of hydrogen, using water as the raw material. The hydrogen will be captured and stored as a gas and made available to vehicle refuelling.
Assessment Commenced: 4/4/2024
Huon Aquaculture Company Pty Ltd, Whale Point Nursery Intensification and Expansion, Finfish Farming
The proponent is proposing to intensify production at the existing facility from 500 tonnes to 786 tonnes standing biomass at any one time. In addition, the proponent is proposing to expand the site to increase maximum standing biomass to 1446 tonnes by adding a further 660 tonnes of capacity. A new onshore recirculating aquaculture system RAS is proposed, which includes a new wastewater treatment plant and upgrades to the existing plant.
Assessment Completed 7/7/2026