Queensland Curtis LNG

Draft Terms Of Reference Now Available

The Queensland Government, in consultation with the Australian Government, has set out specific matters – referred to as draft terms of reference – to be studied as part of an environmental impact statement.

The draft terms of reference are advertised nationally and outline what the environmental studies will assess and how they are to be undertaken.

Queensland Curtis LNG’s draft terms of reference require detailed assessment of existing conditions and potential impacts or benefits of the project relating to:

  • Cultural heritage, including indigenous and historic heritage in the study area
  • Social and economic conditions
  • Ecological habitats and flora and fauna
  • Health and safety
  • Topography, geology and soils
  • Land use
  • Infrastructure
  • Climate, greenhouse gases and carbon offsets
  • Waste management
  • Transport and traffic issues
  • Workforce requirements
  • Housing requirements
  • Water resources
  • Air quality
  • Noise and vibration
  • Hazards and risks
  • Cumulative impacts

Download the PDF of the full Draft Terms of Reference. Alternatively, you can visit: www.dip.qld.gov.au

Stakeholders are a valuable source of information about the project area and we encourage you to comment by making a submission on the draft terms of reference.

Making a submission helps ensure that all relevant issues are addressed by the environmental impact statement, which will explain the project in detail and outline its potential environmental, social and economic impacts.

The terms of reference will be finalised after public comment has been considered by the Queensland Government.

The final terms of reference will then be displayed on the Queensland Department of Infrastructure and Planning’s website and provided to Queensland Curtis LNG for guidance.

How to provide feedback

We encourage you to have a say.

Submissions must be lodged received by 5pm Friday 12 December 2008 and directed to:

EIS Project Manager
Queensland Curtis LNG Project (BG-QGC)
Significant Projects Coordination
Department of Infrastructure and Planning
PO Box 15009, City East, QLD, 4002, Australia
Fax: +61 7 3225 8282
Email: qcurtislng@dip.qld.gov.au

Submissions should be typed or legibly printed, and signed by each person making the submission. They should set out:

  • The names and addresses of each person making the submission
  • Facts or grounds relied on in making your submission (the reasons behind your submission)
  • What you recommend should be changed or added to the terms of reference