Fremantle Ports consulted with the community during its planning for the Inner Harbour deepening project so community and other stakeholder views could be taken into account. This consultation included workshops, briefings and meetings with various groups, organisations and individuals.
The consultation process included meeting with Aboriginal Elders to obtain consent for the project under Section 18 of the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 and consultation with the Environmental Protection Authority and Department of Environment and Conservation as project regulators. Submissions were also sought on the Public Environmental Review document.
Dredging Reference Group
Fremantle Ports established a Dredging Reference Group for the project. State and Local Government organisations and non-Government organisations with expertise, responsibilities and relevant interest in the project were invited to nominate representatives.
The Dredging Reference Group is chaired by Dr Bernard Bowen, a former Chairman of the Environmental Protection Authority of Western Australia.
See the Terms of Reference.
Minutes of meetings and the chairman's reports on meetings are below: