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Ocean Barramundi Expansion Project

Project Overview

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Sustainable aquaculture plays a crucial role in meeting the growing global demand for protein and offers economic benefits to local communities through job creation, infrastructure development, and support for secondary industries. In Australia, barramundi aquaculture is a promising area for growth, especially as demand for sustainably produced seafood increases.

In 2023, Tassal acquired the Cone Bay Barramundi farm which has been producing barramundi in the Kimberley Aquaculture Development Zone (KADZ) since 2004. The Ocean Barramundi Expansion Project is currently seeking regulatory approvals for seven new lease sites in strategic locations in the Buccaneer Archipelago. Tassal intends to apply its clearly defined commitment to sustainable seafood production in WA as it moves to improve, expand and grow barramundi operations that will deliver healthy and nutritious fish to Australian consumers and contribute positively to Kimberley communities and the regional economy.

This timeline is indicative only and is subject to change at Tassal's discretion based on operational requirements and feedback from regulators and stakeholders.

  • Resubmit revised application documentation to State Government
  • Resubmit revised application documentation to Federal Government
  • Consideration of Submissions received during Public Review Period
  • Public Review Period - Environmental Review Document (State Government DWER)

    EPA/DWER authorises release of Environmental Review Document (ERD) for public review for a period of 6 weeks from date of approval by EPA of ERD
  • Public Review Period - Public Environment Report (Federal Government DCCEEW)
  • Tassal provides response to Submissions on ERD to DWER
  • EPA completes assessment and prepares draft assessment report
  • EPA Finalises report for consideration by Minister

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Potential for up to 140 new jobs in the Kimberley Region

Original proposed production volume - 30,000 tonnes

Revised proposed production volume - 17,500 tonnes

Original total lease area applied for  – 1213 ha

Revised total lease area now being applied for – 817 ha

This represents a 33% reduction in area

 

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF COUNTRY

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of Country and their connections to land, sea, and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and recognise that Australia is home to the oldest cultural tradition in the world.