Current Stage
Assessment Commenced
Proposal Details
Client: Huon Aquaculture Company Pty Ltd
Premises: Lonnavale Broodstock RAS Facility
Activity: Finfish Farming
Class of Assessment: 2B
Important Dates
Assessment Commenced: 5/8/2024
The Proposal
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.
Environmental Impact Statement Guidelines
EIS Guidelines have been prepared by the Board to assist the proponent to prepare a case for assessment. Based on the information contained in the Notice of Intent, the guidelines identify the key issues which are expected to be relevant to the assessment of the proposal.
Huon Aquaculture Company Pty Ltd, Lonnavale Broodstock RAS Facility, Lonnavale - EIS Guidelines (PDF 605Kb)