Grosvenor coal project
The EIS process for this project has now concluded.
Project summary
The proponent for the Grosvenor Coal Project is Anglo Coal (Grosvenor) Pty Ltd. The proponent made an application on 2 March 2010 for an environmental authority (mining lease). The application was determined to require an environmental impact statement (EIS) on 17 March 2010.
The EIS assessment report was issued to the proponent on 22 September 2011, completing the EIS process under Chapter 3, Part 1 of the Environmental Protection Act 1994 (EP Act).
The project was determined to be a controlled action under the Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act). The controlling provisions related to listed threatened species and communities. The EIS assessment report contains an assessment of the significance of impacts of the action on the controlling provisions. A copy of the EIS assessment report has been given to the Commonwealth Environment Minister, who will decide whether to approve or refuse the controlled action under Part 9 of the EPBC Act.
Documents
- EIS assessment report 252.8 KB) (September 2011)
- Final terms of reference 274.2 KB) (August 2010)
- Draft terms of reference 685.5 KB) (December 2010)
- Initial advice statement describing the project 1.9 MB) (November 2010)
Further information
For further information about the EIS process for the Grosvenor coal project, please contact the EIS Coordinator on 13 QGOV (13 74 68) or email eis@detsi.qld.gov.au.