Statement No.

STATEMENT A PROPOSAL MAY BE (PURSVANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 1986)

EXP OF MIA DOLPHI\1 RESORT MONKEY MIA, SHARK BAY

Proposal: The expansion, incorporating construction and operation of the Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort through expansion of the existing resort area, provision of staff accommodation facilities and upgrading of wastewater treatment plant, as documented in schedule 1 ofthis statement.

Proponent: Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort Pty

Proponent Address: Stirli Hi CLAREMONT WA 6010

Assessment Number: 5

Report of the Environmental Protection Authority: Bulletin 11

proposal referred to above may be implemented by the proponent subject to fol conditions and procedures:

Implementation

1-1 The proponent shall implement the proposal as documented in statement subject to tbe conditions and procedures of this statement.

2 Proponent Commitments

of this

2-1 The proponent implement environmental management commitments documented in schedule 2 of this statement.

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3 ation and Contact Details

The proponent for time being nominated by the Minister for the Environment 3 or (7) of Environmentol Protection 1986 is

implementation the proposal until such time as the Minister the Minister's power under 3 7) the to

proponent and nominate another person as

3 proponent shall apply for a a of this statement by

proposed replacement proponent tbat the proposal will be carried out accordance with statement. Contact details and appropriate documentation on the lity of

proposed replacement proponent to carry out the proposal shall be provided.

3-3 nominated proponent I noti Department of Environment of change contact name and address within 60 clays of such change.

4 Commencement and Time Limit of Approval

4-1 proponent shall substantially commence the proposal within five the elate of lh1s statement or the approval granted in this statement shall lapse and be void.

Note: the Environment will determine any dispute as to whether the been substantially commenced.

4-2 The proponent make application for any extension of appmval for the substantial commencement of proposal five hom the elate of statement to Minister for the Environment, prior to the expiration of the five-year period referred to in condition 4-1.

'fhe application demonstrate that:

1. the environmental factors ofthe proposal not changed significantly;

new, significant, environmental issues not and

3. all relevant government authorities been consulted.

Note: The Minister for Environment may consider the grant of an extension of time of for the commencement or proposal.

5 Compliance Audit

proponent prepare an audit program and submit compliance reports to the Department of Environment \:vhich

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the status statement;

implementation proposal as deflned m schedule I of this

of compliance conditions and commitments; and

the environmental plans

48( 1) 4 7(2) of the Environmental the the Department ofEnvironment is empmvercd to monitor

iancc of the proponent with and directly receive the including related to the

conditions, procedures and commitments contained

5-2 The proponent may submit a report prepared an independent auditor to the Chief Officer the Department of Environment on each condition/commitment of

this statement which requires the preparation a management plan, programme, or system, stating whether the requirements of each condition/commitment have

been fulfilled within the timeframe stated within condition/commitment.

6 Thick-billed Grasswren (Amytornis textilis textilis) Habitat

6-1 To aliow for the protection of part of a territory of the Thick-billed Grasswren, the proponent shall retain a bufTer area of sp. the southern the Denhant-Monkey Mia Road, for the of the resort, incluc!' resort expansion area and accommodation area, to the uirements of the Minister Environment on advice of Environmental Protection Authority and Department of Conservation and Management.

is buffer area wide.

be approximately 600 metres in length and not than 15 metres

Prior to commencement construction within the white coastal sandplain area, the proponent shall undertake a cl nesting season to determine presence of Thick-billed Grasswren nests in area proposed to be cleared, to requirements of the Minister for the Environment on advice of the Environmental Protection Authority and the Department of Conservation and Land Management.

6-3 Prior to commencement of where a particular area is to be cleared the following 12 months, proponent shall repeat the survey to in condition to the requirements the Minister for the Environment on advice of Environmental Protection Authority and Department of Management.

6-4 The proponent sandplain area

within white their nests.

6-5 The proponent retain local native on within development area, to requirements of the Minister for the Environmental Protection Authority.

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the white coastal sandplain Environment on advice

7 Drainage anagement Plan

Prior to commencement construction associated expansion, the proponent shall prepare a Drainage Management Plan.

for Environment on advice the Environmental

plan

I. management of stormwater quality quantity; 2. for local Llomling ami contaminant 3. minimising pollutants at source; and 4. pollutant removal.

Note: In preparation of advice to the Minister ·ronmental Protection Authority expects the advice the agencies will be obtained: • Department of Conservation and Land Management; and • of Shark Bay.

The proponent shall implement the Drainage Management Plan required by condition l.

7-3 The proponent shall make the Drainage Management Plan required by condition publicly !able.

8 ~utrient and Irrigation Management Plan

8-1 Prior to commencement of construction associated with resort proponent shall prepare a Nutrient and Irrigation Management Plan, to the uirements of the Minister for the Environment on advice of the Environmental Protection Authority.

This plan shaH address:

1. method application nutrients; 2. inigation program; 3. water conservation;

recommendation for low nutrient and water requirement plants and and 5. prescribed fertiliser applications.

Note: In preparation of advice to the for Environment, the Environmental Protection Authority expects that advice of following agencies will be obtained: • Department of Conservation ~md Management; and • Shire Shark Bay.

proponent condition 1.

implement Nutrient and Inigation Management Plan required

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The proponent make utrient Irrigation anagement Plan uired condition 8-1 publicly available.

9 Management Plan

9-1 or to commencement construction associated with expans10n, prepare a Foreshore Management Plan, to the

the Environment on ce Envi

1. minimising risk of dune 2. formalised access points; 3. definition dune preservation and fencing areas; 4. rehabilitation and restoration of foreshore areas, incorporating stabilisation; 5. identification of planted; 6. education and ·

In preparation of advice to the Minister for the Environment, the Environmental Protection Authority expects that the advice the fol agency will be obtained:

• Department ofConservation and Land Management.

CJ-2 The proponent shall implement the Foreshore Management Plan rcqui 1.

by condition

The proponent publicly avail

I make Foreshore Management Plan required by condition

Pr·ocedurcs

Where a condition states "to requirements of the Minister for Environment on advice the Environmental Protection Authority", the Environmental Protection Authority wili provide that to the Department Environment for preparation of written notice to the proponent.

2 The Environmental Protection Authority may seek advice from other es or

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organisations, as required, in order to provide advice to the Department of Environment.

Where a advisory advice of those listed as Environment.

it is expected proponent wil" obtain the of its compliance reporting to the Department of

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Notes

The for the Environment will detem1ine any dispute between proponent and the Environmental Protection Authority or the Department of Environment over fulfilment requirements ofthe conditions.

2 The proponent is required to apply for a Works Approval and Licence the wastewater treatment plant component this project under provisions of Part V of the Protection 1986.

3 Within this statement, to "have in place" means to "prepare, document, implement and maintain for the duration of the proposal".

Judy Edwards MLA MINISTER FOR THE ENVIRONI\1ENT; SCIENCE

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edule 1

The Proposal (Assessment No. 1455)

The the expansion of facilities, provision treatment plant.

and operation) of Mia Dolphin Resort, incorporating resort area through provision of additional accommodation accommodation facilities and an upgrading wastewater

resort expansion area is within Reserve 40727, described as area is within proposed Lot 105 on plan the wastewater

treatment plant proposed 1

expansion area is adjacent to the vvaslewater treatment plant ,:vitl1in on plan 1 See £1 1 and 2 (attached).

Table 1 Key Proposal Characteristics

Element

components

Resort Expansion Area

Treatment Plant Area

Manager's Residence

Description

• expansion of resort area

• provision of staff accommodation facilities

of the existing wastewater treatment ~vlembrane Bioreactor Package Plant

Up to 3.1 hectares

Up to 2.3 hectares

Up to 0.36 hectares (total

using a

Provision for approximately 200 cars and 2 buses within resort. Provision for 55 cars and 24 boat/trailer within staff accommodation area.

to 3.1 hectares of White Coastal Sandplain vegetation

pindan sand will be transported to the beach area adjacent to the resort and expansion area.

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to 36

to 24

to 100 square metre

Up to 2.3 hectares of White Coastal Sand plain

Membrane bioreactor

Up to 0.09 hectares of Red Coastal to cleared area for the wastewater treatment

Figures (attached)

Figure 1: Monkey T\1ia Dolphin Resort location and expansion areas for accommodation and wastewater treatment plant.

Figure 2: Layout the resort expansion area and accommodation area.

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MONKEY MIA RECREATION RESERVE 1686 D WWTP (0.27ha) PROPOSED EXPANSION AREA (0.09haj

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Sotllcc: Wood and Grieve Engfneers NottJ: BowvJarie.s are indlcative only

] Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort vauvu. noting expansion areas resort.

Schedule 2

Proponent's Environmentall\1anagement n1mitments

April 2005

EXPi\NSION OF THE MONI<EY MIA DOLPJIIN RESORT lVIONKEY MLt\, SHARK._ BAY

(Assessment No. 1455)

Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort Pty Ltd

Proponent's Environmental Managen1ent Con1mitn1ents April 2005

EXPANSION OF THE MONKEY l\1lA DOLI>IUN RESORT, :MONKEY MJA, SHARK BAY (Assessment 1455)

Note: The term .. commnment ·as usea 111

• a commitment number;

• a commitment

• the objective

• lhe '

• the

• the

Topuc Objective

Environmental I To ensure environmental best Management System

practice in accordance with EPA's Guidance Statement Number 43.

The aim of the EMS is to ensure the operations of the Monkey Mia

Resort are in accordance with the commitments outlined in this statement.

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of

Action

Have in place, and make publicly available an Environmental Management (EMS) for this project, which will include:

Environmental policies specific to the proposed resort and wastewater treatment plant facilities and corpomte commitment to it Environmental Management Prooram with specific Manaoement Plans to address the environmental

Foreshore Management Nutrient and Irrigation Management Plan; and Wastewater Treatment Management Plan.

of appropriate objectives and targets, to meet environmental

n<=>r::>tinn of actions to meet environmental

Construction Activities

Aboriginal Heritage and Culture

Abbreviations:

Objective

To manage and minimise the potential impacts of construction activities upon the environment and visual

As for commitment 2.

To fulfil the requirements on the Section 18

clearance of the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972.

Action

members of the __ relevant

and contractors.

of fencing, facilities and containment of all earthworks to avoid affectina the beach.

the Construction Management Plan.

Prior to construction

Undertake an ethnographic and archaeological survey of the 'I Prior to wastewater treatment plant site before construction occurs. construction If any Aboriginal material is uncovered as a result of work will immediately cease in that area and the discovery the relevant authorities.

(c) Project personnel and construction workers will be informed of the of the Aboriginal Act 1972 with to interference

sites.

EP A: Environmental Protection SoSB: Shire of Shark Bay

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Attachment 1 to Ministerial Statement 709

Change to proposal approved under section 45C of the Environmental Protection Act 1986

This Attachment replaces Schedule 1 of Ministerial Statement 709

Proposal: Expansion of the Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort

Proponent: RAC Tourism Assets Pty Ltd

Changes:

Increase the wastewater treatment plant area requiring an additional 2.9 hectares (ha) of vegetation clearing;

Development and use of temporary borrow pits requiring 3.14 ha of vegetation clearing, that will then be rehabilitated after construction;

Administrative changes to Schedule 1 of Ministerial Statement 709 to describe the proposal in terms of a ‘development envelope’, simplify the description of the resort expansion, and remove elements relating to the design of the resort that are not relevant to the environment.

Table 1: Summary of the Proposal

Proposal Title Expansion of the Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort

Short Description The expansion, incorporating construction and operation of the Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort through expansion of the existing resort area, provision of staff accommodation facilities and upgrading of the wastewater treatment plant.

Table 2: Location and authorised extent of physical and operational elements

Element Location Previously Authorised Extent

Authorised Extent

Proposal Development Envelope

Figure 1 [new element] 18.2 ha

Resort and Accommodation Facilities

Figure 1 Up to 3.1 ha resort expansion area Up to 2.3 ha staff accommodation area

Up to 9.21 ha within the Proposal Development Envelope (includes 3.81 ha existing facilities).

Wastewater Treatment Plant Area

Figure 1 Up to 0.36 hectares (total area). Existing ponds used for storing treated effluent and sludge.

Up to 4.39 ha within the Proposal Development Envelope (includes existing infrastructure).

Temporary Borrow Pits for Construction

Figure 1 [new element] Up to 3.14 ha within the Proposal Development Envelope.

Resort Capacity [new element] Overnight guest accommodation for 1200 people

Element Location Previously Authorised Extent

Authorised Extent

Vegetation Clearing

Figure 1 (Within Proposal Development Envelope)

Up to 3.1 hectares of White Coastal Sandplain Vegetation (Resort Expansion) Up to 2.3 hectares of White Coastal Sandplain Vegetation (Staff Accommodation) Up to 0.09 hectares of Red Coastal Sandplain vegetation, adjacent to cleared area for the existing wastewater treatment plant

Up to 5.4 ha White Coastal Sandplain Vegetation. Up to 6.13 ha Red Coastal Sandplain (Pindan) Vegetation.

Major components

expansion of the existing resort area

provision of staff accommodation facilities

upgrading of the existing wastewater treatment plant using a Membrane Bioreactor Package Plant

Removed – described in Table 1.

Resort Expansion Area

Up to 3.1 hectares [consolidated into ‘Resort and Accommodation Facilities’ element]

Staff Accommodation Area

Up to 2.3 hectares [consolidated into ‘Resort and Accommodation Facilities’ element]

Function Rooms one [consolidated into ‘Resort and Accommodation Facilities’ element]

Two storey development

Approximately one third of the resort

[consolidated into ‘Resort and Accommodation Facilities’ element]

Hotel Suites Up to 100 (total) [consolidated into ‘Resort Capacity’ element]

Element Location Previously Authorised Extent

Authorised Extent

Bungalows Up to 30 (total) [consolidated into ‘Resort Capacity’ element]

Budget Accommodation

Up to 120 bed (total) [consolidated into ‘Resort Capacity’ element]

Motel units Up to 70 (total) [consolidated into ‘Resort Capacity’ element]

Caravan Lots Up to 71 (total) [consolidated into ‘Resort Capacity’ element]

Camping Area Up to 4400 square meters (total) (accommodating approximately 260 people)

[consolidated into ‘Resort Capacity’ element and area included in ‘Resort and Accommodation Facilities’ element]

Tennis Courts Three (total) Removed as not a significant key characteristic relevant to the environment, and area included in ‘Resort and Accommodation Facilities’ element.

Swimming Pool 6 metre pool and spa (self-contained)

Removed as not a significant key characteristic relevant to the environment, and area included in ‘Resort and Accommodation Facilities’ element.

Manager’s Residence

one Removed as not a significant key characteristic relevant to the environment, and area included in ‘Resort and Accommodation Facilities’ element.

Parking Provision for approximately 200 cars and 2 buses within resort. Provision for approximately 55 cars and 24 boat/trailer bays within staff accommodation area.

Removed as not a significant key characteristic relevant to the environment, and area included in ‘Resort and Accommodation Facilities’ element.

Element Location Previously Authorised Extent

Authorised Extent

Construction No pindan sand will be transported to the beach adjacent to the resort and expansion area.

No pindan sand will be transported to the beach adjacent to the resort and expansion area.

Suites

Up to 36

[consolidated into ‘Resort Capacity’ element]

Caravan park sites

Up to 24

[consolidated into ‘Resort Capacity’ element]

Swimming Pool Up to 100 square metre pool (self-contained)

Removed as not a significant key characteristic relevant to the environment, and area included in ‘Resort and Accommodation Facilities’ element.

Membrane bioreactor package plant

Up to 0.36 hectares (total area). Existing ponds used for storing treated effluent and sludge.

[consolidated into ‘Wastewater Treatment Plant Area’ element]

Note: Text in bold in Table 2 indicates a change to the proposal. Table 3: Abbreviations

Abbreviation Term

ha hectare

Figures (attached)

Figure 1 Development Envelope for the Expansion of the Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort Coordinates defining the Development Envelope are held by the Office of the Environmental Protection Authority (Document Reference Number: 2017-1498017739892). [Signed 29 June 2017] Mr Robert Harvey DEPUTY CHAIRMAN Environmental Protection Authority under delegated authority

Figure 1. Development Envelope for the Expansion of the Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort