Great Keppel Island Marina and Tourism Development

The community are invited to have a say on a proposed resort and marina at Great Keppel Island offshore from Yeppoon, Queensland.

GKI Resorts Pty Ltd have prepared an environmental impact statement on the project’s potential environmental, social, cultural and heritage effects and how these will be managed.

This is required under regulation 88D of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Regulations 1983 (Cwlth), section 33 of the State Development and Public Works Organisation Act 1971 (Qld) and section 103 of the EPBC Act.

Releasing the environmental impact statement for comment does not indicate support for, or approval of, the project by the Australian Government, Coordinator-General or the Queensland Government. It is an opportunity to provide feedback on whether impacts have been identified and addressed.

How to comment

1. Read the EIS

• Download the Environmental Impact Statement or order a free copy on CD or purchase a printed copy by telephoning (02) 9923 5700 or email: mail@towerholdings.com.au.
• View a printed copy between 30 July 2012 and 22 October 2012 (to accommodate the later closing period of the Australian Government) at:
• • Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities Central Library, Ground Floor, John Gorton Building, King Edward Terrace, Parkes, Australian Capital Territory
    
  • Emu Park Library
    Hill Street, Emu Park
  • Rockhampton Regional Library (Southside)
    230 Bolsover Street, South Rockhampton
  • State Library of Queensland
    Cultural Centre, Stanley Place, South Bank, Brisbane
  • Yeppoon Library
    John Street, Yeppoon
  • Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
    2-68 Flinders Street East, Townsville
    

2. Read the fact sheet on making a submission, then complete and sign the submission form. Hard copies of the fact sheet are available at the above locations.

3. Send in your comments

The proposed project is being assessed by both the Australian and Queensland governments. If you are unsure which legislation your comments relate to, please send your comments to both the Queensland Government and Tower Holdings Pty Ltd as outlined below. Note different closing dates apply.

Comments on Queensland Government issues

Closing date: 5pm Friday 7 September 2012

Email: GKIR@coordinatorgeneral.qld.gov.au

Post: The Coordinator-General
c/- EIS project manager—Great Keppel Island Resort project
Significant Projects Coordination
PO Box 15517
City East Qld 4002 Australia
Fax: 07 3225 8282

Comments on Australian Government issues

(including matters of National Environmental Significance, the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and assessments under the EPBC Act and GBRMP Act)

Closing date: 5pm on Monday 22 October 2012

Email: mail@towerholdings.com.au

Post: GKI Resort Pty Ltd
Tower Holdings Pty Ltd
Level 30, Northpoint, 100 Miller Street
North Sydney
NSW 2060
Fax: 02 9923 1233

Notes: The Coordinator-General will provide the project proponent with a copy of your submission, including your name and address. For more information on privacy, refer to the submission form or fact sheet. If you have special communication needs, telephone the EIS project manager on 07 3836 0662 to make alternative submission arrangements.