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EPA Sustainability Awards Semi-Finalists announced

Meet the 2024 Tasmanian Community Achievement Awards Semi-Finalists. (30/8/2024)

EPA considers proposal for production increase at Fish's Quarry Oatlands

The Environment Protection Authority has concluded its assessment of a proposal by Southern Midlands Council for an increase in production at Fish’s Quarry, Interlaken Road, Oatlands. (13/9/2024)

Dissolved oxygen levels in Macquarie Harbour highest in more than a decade

The September 2024 report shows that the trend of improving oxygen levels in the middle and deeper waters of the harbour have reached new heights. (13/9/2024)

EPA considers proposal for North Pit Underground Operations, Savage River Mine

The Board of the Environment Protection Authority has concluded its assessment of a proposal by Grange Resources (Tasmania) Pty Ltd for North Pit Underground Operations at Savage River Mine in the Waratah-Wynyard Council area. (13/8/2024)

EPA considers proposal for an In-vessel Composting Facility at Boyer

The Board of the Environment Protection Authority has concluded its assessment of a proposal by BG & JM Barwick Pty Ltd for an In-vessel Composting Facility at Boyer in the Derwent Valley Council municipality. (1/8/2024)

EPA considers proposal for Selfs Point Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion

The Environment Protection Authority has concluded its assessment of a proposal by TasWater for the proposed replacement and expansion of Selfs Point Wastewater Treatment Plant in New Town. (31/7/2024)

Nominations closing soon for this year's EPA Sustainability Awards

If you know someone who’s making a difference, nominate them before 31 July 2024! (25/7/2024)

EPA considers proposal for St Patricks Plains Wind Farm

​The Environment Protection Authority has concluded its assessment of a proposal by St Patricks Plains Wind Farm Pty Ltd for a wind farm at St Patricks Plains in the Central Highlands municipality. (8/7/2024)

Dissolved oxygen levels in Macquarie Harbour continue to improve

New report shows a clear trend of improving oxygen levels in the middle and deeper waters of the harbour. (27/6/2024)

EPA considers proposal for Windsors Quarry Extension, 2118 Lyell Highway, Hayes

The Environment Protection Authority has concluded its assessment of a proposal by MSD Constructions Pty Ltd to extend the existing Windsors Quarry at Hayes in the Derwent Valley. (19/6/2024)

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