Isaac Downs project
The EIS process for this project has now concluded.
Project summary
Description
- Development of a greenfield, open-cut coal mine and associated project infrastructure, extracting between approximately 1 and 4 million tonnes per year of run of mine (ROM) metallurgical coal over 16 years.
Features
- Open-cut coal mine.
- ROM coal will be trucked on haul roads to the adjacent Isaac Plains Mine (IPM).
- ROM coal processing at the existing IPM coal handling and preparation plant.
- Coal transport from the existing IPM rail loop to the Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal for export.
Proponent
- Stanmore IP South Pty Ltd.
Location
- Approximately 145 kilometres (km) south-west of Mackay and 10 kilometres south-east of Moranbah, Queensland.
Local government
- Isaac Regional Council.
Lifespan
- 16 years.
Jobs
- Approximately 250 (construction).
- Approximately 300 (operation).
Commonwealth approval needed
- Yes (controlled action EPBC 2019/8413), single EIS assessment process for Queensland and the Commonwealth.
Environmental impact statement (EIS)
The EIS assessment report was issued to the proponent on 3 March 2021 in accordance with section 60 of the Environmental Protection Act 1994 (EP Act). The EIS process under Chapter 3, Part 1 of the EP Act is now completed
Further information
- EIS assessment report 3.2 MB)
- Final terms of reference 2.7 MB)
- Draft terms of reference 2.7 MB)
- Initial advice statement describing the project 10.6 MB)
Further information
For further information about the EIS process for the Isaac Downs project, please contact the EIS Coordinator on 13 QGOV (13 74 68) or email eis@detsi.qld.gov.au.