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The opportunity for the public to comment on a proposal is an important part of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) environmental assessment processes. As part of that process, interested parties are invited to contact the GBRMPA for more information, or to make a written submission in relation to the proposal.
Open for public comment
| Project |
Summary |
Status |
|---|---|---|
| Dudgeon Point expansion (North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation) | North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation proposes to expand its coal export terminals at Dudgeon Point, South of Mackay. | Draft EIS guidelines are open for public comment until 28 May 2012. |
| Abbot Point coal export terminal expansion |
North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation is proposing dredging of six new berth pockets and ship apron areas at the Port of Abbot Point. |
Draft PER guidelines are open for public comment until 28 May 2012. |
Permit applications under assessment
| Project |
Summary |
Status |
|---|---|---|
| Draft Terms of Reference for the GBRMPA strategic assessment | The Draft Terms of Reference for the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority strategic assessment define what the assessment is to cover and the approach used to conduct the assessment. | Public comments are being considered and the final Terms of Reference are being prepared. |
| Waratah Coal export facility, Port of Abbot Point (Waratah Coal Pty Ltd) | Waratah Coal Pty Ltd proposes to construct a new coal export facility at the Port of Abbot Point. The terminal expansion will comprise various onshore and offshore infrastructure components. | Public comments are being incorporated and the final EIS Guidelines are being prepared. |
| Fitzroy Terminal Project (Fitzroy Terminal Project Pty Ltd) | Fitzroy Terminal Project Pty Ltd proposes to develop and operate a coal export facility in Port Alma and the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. | The proponent is preparing the EIS and is consulting with stakeholders. |
| Port of Townsville Expansion project (Port of Townsville Ltd) | Port of Townsville Limited proposes to expand the Port of Townsville in Cleveland Bay, Queensland.The proposal is a staged development expected to take approximately 20 years to complete. | The proponent is preparing the EIS and is consulting with stakeholders. |
| Great Keppel Island Marina and Tourism Development (GKI Resort Pty Ltd) |
GKI Resorts Pty Ltd is proposing to build a marina and tourism development on Great Keppel Island, Queensland. |
The proponent is preparing the EIS and is consulting with stakeholders. |
| Wongai underground coal mine project in Cape York (Aust-Pac Capital Pty Ltd) |
Aust-Pac Capital Pty Ltd is proposing to construct and operate a new underground coal mine in Cape York, Queensland. |
The proponent is preparing the EIS and is consulting with stakeholders. |
Completed
| Project |
Summary |
Status |
|---|---|---|
| Hay Point cyclone moorings | McConnell Dowell Constructors (Australia) Pty Ltd and Geosea Australia Pty Ltd proposed the installation and operation of 18 cyclone moorings to the east of Victor Island within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. | Completed. Approved with conditions. |
