Environment

The SGCP is subject to an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process to assess the potential impacts on the environment. Given the nature, scale and location of the SGCP, we propose to undertake an EIS under the State Development and Public Works Organisation Act 1971 (SDPWO Act), administered by the Co-ordinator General (CG) of the Queensland Department of Infrastructure and Planning (DIP). We are committed to complying with, or exceeding, the requirements of all relevant environmental legislation.

Potential environmental impacts of the SGCP including impacts on surface water, groundwater, flora and fauna, geochemistry, noise, vibration, air quality, transport, Aboriginal and European heritage, socio-economics and visual amenity,will be assessed in detail. Results of these studies will also be presented in the main body of the EIS document and where relevant the associated technical studies will be appended to the EIS.

We are committed to protecting the environment and minimising and/or managing the impacts of our operations on the environment. In line with this commitment we will develop a rehabilitation strategy for the SGCP which would include final landform design, revegetation, progressive rehabilitation and monitoring.

If you would like more information about the EIA process, visit the DIP's website at www.dip.qld.gov.au