Wave energy developer, Carnegie Wave Energy Limited, announced that it has secured environmental and maritime safety approvals for its Perth Wave Energy Project (PWEP).
Over the last two years, Carnegie has undertaken extensive environmental impact assessment of all elements of the PWEP using a combination of in-house expertise and external consultants. Two environmental management plans, covering marine and terrestrial elements, have been completed, applying industry best practice to ensure that any potential impacts are minimal and confined to the smallest possible areas. These have been supplemented by detailed surveys and assessment of seabed habitat, marine fauna, onshore and offshore terrain and coastal processes.
The marine elements of the PWEP were referred by Carnegie to the WA Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) under Part IV of the Environmental Protection Act 1986. On Monday, 10 December 2012, the EPA announced an outcome of ‘Not assessed: public advice given’ noting that “potential impacts not significant and can be managed under Marine Environmental Management Plan and through other government processes.”
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