Published on Friday, 20 August 2021 at 4:22:47 PM

Council has received the long-awaited EPA cumulative impact study today and awaits further clarification and more detail around the different levels of protection recommended.

The Shire of Exmouth recognises the advice of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) as the lead agency and is looking forward to the Ministers official response.

COMMENTS ATTRIBUTED TO THE SHIRE – SHIRE PRESIDENT MATT NIIKKULA

“Council fully supports the need to protect our pristine natural environment, as highlighted heavily in our Strategic Community Plan 2030.”

“Council has requested our officers to gain further clarification from the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment and the EPA as to where this document fits in respect to our Local Government obligations.”

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Media contact:
Sandra Flint, Communications & Media Liaison Officer, Shire of Exmouth
M: 0459 431 439 | E: sflint@exmouth.wa.gov.au

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