Assessments Open for Public Comment
Liberty Bell Bay Pty Ltd, LBB Biochar Production Facility, Bell Bay
Liberty GFG Bell Bay proposes to install a temporary pyrolysis plant to produce up to 500 tonnes of biochar material per annum. The facility is for temporary pilot scale production to prove the technical feasibility of replacing coking coal with biochar products.
Case for Assessment open for public comment until: 15/12/2025
MMG Australia Limited, 2/5 Dam Tailings Storage Facility, Stage 2 Subaerial Deposition and Closure, Roseberry
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.
Case for Assessment open for public comment until: 12/1/2026
Huon Aquaculture Company Pty Ltd, Whale Point Nursery 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.
Case for Assessment open for public comment until: 19/12/2025
Recently Closed Assessment Consultations
Gowing Bros Limited, Logie Farm Quarry Modification, Orielton
Gowing Bros Limited is proposing to conduct intermittent blasting at the Logie Farm Gravel Quarry. The site is located at 440 Prossers Road Richmond and 59 Logie Farm Road, Orielton, approximately 4 kilometres northeast of Richmond. The site straddles two council boundaries (Sorell and Clarence City Councils) and two Development Applications have been lodged.
Assessment withdrawn: 4/11/2025
HIF Asia Pacific Pty Ltd, HIF Tasmania e-Fuels Facility, Burnie
The proposal includes the construction and operation of a commercial e-Fuels facility to produce 208,050 metric tonnes per annum of e-methanol using (green) hydrogen, derived from electrolysis and sustainably sourced biomass for biogenic carbon dioxide extraction, while renewable energy will be obtained from the local grid. The e-methanol produced will be transported by pipeline to the Port of Burnie for export to international customers.
Draft guidelines closed: 16/11/2025
Nyrstar Hobart, Wharf Mid Span Remediation, Lutana
Nyrstar Hobart Pty Ltd is proposing remediation works to the mid-span of the existing wharf on site. The project includes staged demolition and reconstruction of a mid-span section of the wharf at Nyrstar Hobart, in Lutana.
Case for Assessment closed: 1/12/2025
Stanton Excavations Pty Ltd, Orford Quarry Development, Orford
Stanton Excavations Pty Ltd is proposing to intensify operations at the Orford Quarry, located approximately 2.4 kilometres south of Orford. The proposal includes an increase in extraction and processing from 20,000 cubic metres to 50,000 cubic metres per annum. The proposal includes increasing the development area of the southern hard rock pit by exposing new ground which will require additional clearing of approximately 0.9 hectares of native vegetation. The proposal also includes rehabilitation outside of the boundary of the mining lease area of the northern gravel pit.
Case for Assessment closed: 24/10/2025
Walters Contracting Pty Ltd, Porters Bridge Quarry Intensification, 190 Porters Bridge Road, Exton
The proposal involves intensification and expansion of the existing Porters Bridge Road Quarry located at 190 Porters Bridge Road, Exton. The Quarry currently employs rip and push and drilling and blasting techniques to extract aggregate. The proposal is to increase processing and extraction limits from 32 000 to 200 000 cubic metres per annum. The active quarry zone would expand to approximately 10.5 hectares, with an additional expansion of the existing stockpiling and loading area to 3.1 hectares. Auxiliary infrastructure will also be required and includes stormwater infrastructure, office and toilet, workshop, diesel fuel tank, weighbridge and diesel-powered generator.
Case for Assessment closed: 21/10/2025
Tassal Operations Pty Ltd, Fish Processing Facility Upgrade, Dover
The proposal is for upgrades to the existing fish processing facility at Dover, to produce up to 50,000 tonnes of product per annum. The proposed upgrade will include an increase in daily effluent discharge up to 720 kL/day from an existing discharge point into Port Esperance, and an upgrade to the wastewater treatment plant.
Case for Assessment closed: 10/10/2025