CH4 Australia Pty Ltd

Consultation closed on 18 January 2024.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) is seeking written submissions on the below application received from CH4 Australia Pty Ltd for a new land-based aquaculture licence under the Aquaculture Act 2001.

A draft licence certificate containing draft conditions can be found on the aquaculture public register by searching the licence number (AQ00488) and clicking on the licence document link. Note these conditions are draft only and may be subject to change.

Also see information regarding land-based licence holder responsibilities.

Location

The aquaculture activity is proposed to be undertaken on a portion of land located across Certificate of Title (CT) Volume 5394 Folio 821, 3 km south of Louth Bay, South Australia.

Species

The application proposes the farming of the following species: Red seaweed (Asparagopsis taxiformis and Asparagopsis armata).

Farming structures

The application proposes to farm the above species using tanks and ponds.

Assessment

PIRSA's licence assessment process includes the completion of an Ecologically Sustainable Development (ESD) risk assessment, which is based on a National ESD Framework underpinned by the Australia and New Zealand Standard for risk management.

During this assessment, up to 39 risk events (depending on the application) at both site and regional scales are assessed against the likelihood of an event, and the consequence of such an event. This results in an overall risk rating and an understanding of the potential impact of the proposed activity.

Feedback received through written submissions is considered as part of the application assessment.

Providing feedback

Send written submissions regarding the application by post to:

Fisheries and Aquaculture
Department of Primary Industries and Regions
GPO Box 1625
Adelaide SA 5001

or via email to: pirsa.aquaculture@sa.gov.au