The proposed action was determined to be a controlled action on 4 February 2022 under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act), to be assessed by Preliminary Documentation. The relevant matters protected under Part 3 (s18 and 18A) of the EPBC Act that require assessment are listed threatened species and communities, including: 

• Carnaby's black cockatoo (Zanda latirostris) – Endangered.

• Forest red-tailed black cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus banksii naso) – Vulnerable.

The proposal was published for public comment for a period of 30 business days from 15 December 2025 to 29 January 2026. One public comment was received. In accordance with Section 92B(2) of the EPBC Act, the proponent’s response to the submission with submitter identity redacted, and the finalised preliminary documentation, are being published for ten business days for public information purposes only.

The following documents are available for public viewing: 

• Public submissions and response to these submissions.

• Finalised preliminary documentation

• EPBC referral including figures, attachments and additional information.

These documents will be on display between 12 February 2026 and 30 March 2026 at the following locations:  

• Wanneroo Library
  3 Rocca Way, Wanneroo 6065

• Department of Water and Environmental Regulation
  8 Davidson Terrace, Joondalup WA 6027

The documentation may be accessed electronically from https://www.elberton.com.au/environmental. 

Any persons with special needs (i.e. for whom English is a second language or who has vision impairment) may contact Western Environmental on (08) 6162 8980 for assistance with accessing the documentation.