Sassafras Wesley Vale Irrigation Scheme Augmentation (EPBC 2023/09666)

Tasmanian Irrigation is seeking approval to construct the Sassafras Wesley Vale Irrigation Scheme Augmentation (SWISA), which covers the regions of Sassafras, Harford, Thirlstane, Moriarty, Wesley Vale, Northdown, Pardoe and East Devonport in North-West Tasmania.

SWISA is a proposed redevelopment of the existing Sassafras Wesley Vale Irrigation Scheme east of Devonport in northern Tasmania. It includes the installation and operation of approximately 102 km of pipe, upgrade and construction of ancillary structures including a pump station and access road, and a balance tank.

Construction of SWISA was determined to be a controlled action under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) as it is likely to have a significant impact on listed threatened species and communities (sections 18 and 18a) protected under Part 3 of the EPBC Act.

Tasmanian Irrigation is required to publish and seek public comment on specified information related to the application for approval in accordance with Section 95A(3) of the EPBC Act.

Material relating to this action is available for inspection at the following locations:

• https://www.tasmanianirrigation.com.au/schemes/sassafras-wesley-vale-augmentation-3
• Devonport Council Chambers/Library - 137 Rooke St, Devonport, TAS, 7310
• Latrobe Council Chambers - 170 Gilbert St, Latrobe, TAS, 7307
• State Library of Tasmania (Latrobe) - 113 Gilbert St, Latrobe, TAS, 7307

The submission period opens on Wednesday 11 June 2025 and will close at 5pm on Wednesday 25 June 2025.

How to make a submission

You can make a submission directly by email or post. Your submission must reference the project number EPBC 2023/09666 and be lodged no later than 5pm on Wednesday 25 June 2025 (AEDT).

Email: EPBC.SWISA@tasirrigation.com.au
Post:
Attention: Sassafras Wesley Vale Irrigation Scheme Augmentation
Tasmanian Irrigation
PO Box 84
Evandale, Tasmania 7212

If you need the information in alternative formats, or require translation, please contact John Wright at Tasmanian Irrigation on EPBC.SWISA@tasirrigation.com.au or (03) 6398-8433.