Dudgeon Point Coal Terminals Project

Project overview*

EIS status	EIS active
Description	Development of two new coal export terminals with a combined capacity of up to 180 million tonnes per annum; and associated infrastructure.
Proponent	North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation Ltd
Location/s	Dudgeon Point, in the Port of Hay Point, 25 km south of Mackay. Map
Local government/s	Mackay Regional Council
Investment	$10-12 billion
Key Features	two new coal export terminals six rail loops and train unloading facilities rail connection to Goonyella rail system offshore wharf facilities for up to eight ship berths dredging of approximately 11-15 million m³ to create berth pockets and a departure apron for ships expanded tug facilities to accommodate up to 10 extra tug and service berths.
Expected completion	2015 - 2016
Jobs	5000 (construction) 800 (operational)

Date	Activity
Pending	Referral of project to federal environment minister to determine whether it is a 'controlled action'.
27 October 2011	Gazettal of 'significant project' declaration.
22 September 2011	Application, including initial advice statement (PDF, 6.3 MB), submitted.

* Project information supplied by proponent and subject to change.