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November 2012
Precinct approved
Western Australian Environment Minister Bill Marmion has approved the WA Governments proposed Browse LNG Precinct. As the potential foundation proponent for the Precinct, Woodside is currently progressing plans to build and operate an LNG processing facility and associated infrastructure within the Precinct. In granting approval for the Precinct, the Minister has set a number of strict conditions in order for any development to proceed. We now look forward to the Commonwealth Environment Minister considering all the information before making his final decision on the Precinct. Woodside will also need to seek further environmental approval from the State and Commonwealth to construct and operate the LNG processing facilities within the Precinct.
What was the point of Woodsides recent testing of the Broome Aquifer?
Our testing was to determine whether or not it would be sustainable to draw water from the Broome Aquifer for the construction requirements of the proposed Browse LNG Development. Our assessment involved drilling bore holes then monitoring the water quality, draw down and recharge rates of the aquifer. About 7.5 million litres of water was extracted then reinjected through filters into the aquifer and our preliminary results show an abundance of high quality fresh water. The data will support an application to the Department of Water for a licence to use water from the aquifer during construction. If groundwater resources are deemed unviable, a temporary desalination plant may be used to supply our water needs. It is anticipated that a permanent desalination facility, powered by natural gas and drawing water from the sea, would be used during the operations phase of the development.
Does Woodside have permission from Traditional Owners to conduct its work within the proposed Browse LNG Precinct area?
Woodside has obtained the relevant consents and approvals for our work program to date. We also work closely with senior Traditional Owners to identify and carefully manage Aboriginal culture and heritage, and conduct our activities under the supervision of Traditional Owner monitors. Comprehensive ethnographic and archaeological surveys conducted by senior Traditional Owners have been done to identify the location and nature of Aboriginal heritage sites within the precinct and we have avoided these sites during our work program.
Will dinosaur footprints be impacted by the construction of the port facilities for the proposed Browse LNG Development?
Expert studies to date show that there are dinosaur footprints and trackways of varying quality at a series of separate locations along the 200km stretch of the Dampier Peninsula. Two of the worlds leading palaeontologists have surveyed the intertidal area of the proposed Browse LNG Precinct and found no significant dinosaur trackways within Woodsides proposed port or pipeline crossing areas.
(L-R) Logistics graduates Wayne Bennell and David Councillor checking a delivery at the Toll Mermaid yard in Broome.
Earlier this year, the program teamed up with the Lions Cancer Institute and travelled the Kimberley conducting free skin cancer checks for locals. The team screened almost 2000 people resulting in the referral of 351 patients to their GP for further checks of suspected skin lesions. Almost half of the people who attend the checking stations had never been screened for skin cancer lesions previously.
On the Road team member Sandy Slee helping with a first aid training session with children at Djarindjin Lombadina School.
Further information
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for further information please contact Woodside Energy Ltd t: 1800 036 654 e: browseinfo@woodside.com.au or call into our office at 29 Coghlan Street, Broome