Planning and Environment

OX2 will be seeking a planning permit under the Planning and Development Act 2005 and referring the project in accordance with Section 38 of the Environmental Protection Act 1986 (WA) (EP Act).

Planning Approval Process 

In addition to seeking approvals from the WA State Government under the planning legislation, the Project will also be referred to the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water under the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Act 1999 (EPBC Act) to understand if Commonwealth approval is required.

The design of the Project will be shaped by a number of detailed technical, engineering and environmental studies and assessments, including:

  • Ecology
  • Noise
  • Visual Amenity
  • Bushfire
  • Cultural Heritage
  • Surface Water
  • Hydrogeology
  • Electromagnetic
  • Shadow Flicker
  • Aviation
  • Traffic & Transport
  • Socio-economic - including workforce and accommodation

Documentation related to the project and the planning approval process will be added as it becomes available.