Public Comment Open – Environmental Licence Application

Published on Tuesday, 3 March 2026 at 8:47:00 AM

Public Comment Open – Environmental Licence Application

The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER) has received an application from the Water Corporation on behalf of Rathmona Moora Pty Ltd for a licence under the Environmental Protection Act 1986.
The application relates to the land application of biosolids at Rathmona Farm (Lot 70 & Lot 9001 on Plan 67751 and Lot 804 on Diagram 421928) and is classified as Category 61A – Solid Waste Facility under the Environmental Protection Regulations 1987.

Public comment period:

Opened: 20 February 2026
Closes: 13 March 2026 (21 days from notice date)
DWER is seeking public comment on environmental considerations and whether the proposal is consistent with the local Town Planning Scheme or requires planning approval.
View the application HERE
Reference: L3196/2026/1
Submissions must be emailed to info@dwer.wa.gov.au by 13 March 2026, quoting L3196/2026/1.
Community members are encouraged to review the proposal and provide feedback.

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