Project update - May

New EPBC referral

In 2023, we submitted our referral to the Commonwealth Government under the EPBC Act (Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999). Since our referral, we’ve undertaken extensive geotechnical and engineering work and the potential project footprint has increased.

We consulted with DCCEEW (the regulatory body that manages EPBC referrals) on the changes since the original referral. DCCEEW recommended withdrawing and submitting a new referral. The new referral will ensure they can consider the works based on the latest information.

We are continuing to progress the Cethana project and expect to be submitting a new EPBC referral by June this year.