Ella Bay Integrated Resort

Project overview*

EIS status EIS active
Description Redevelopment of a 450 ha cattle station into an integrated tourism and residential community.
Proponent Satori Resorts Ella Bay Pty Ltd
Location/s 9 km north east of Innisfail. Map
Local government/s Cassowary Coast Regional Council
Investment $1.81 billion
Key features
  • 540 homes
  • up to 6 resorts
  • village precinct
  • 18-hole golf course
  • public swimming lagoon
  • retail outlets
  • public amenities
Expected completion 2026
Jobs
  • 2090 (construction)
  • 760 (operational)

Environmental impact statement (EIS) process

Date Activity
Pending Coordinator-General’s report on EIS.
12 April 2008 to
16 May 2008 		Public consultation on supplementary EIS
31 March 2007 to
21 May 2007 		Public consultation on EIS
16 December 2005 Terms of reference for EIS released.
5 November 2005 to
5 December 2005		 Public consultation on draft terms of reference for EIS
23 September 2005 Gazettal of ‘significant project’ declaration
4 July 2005 Project deemed a ‘controlled action’ by federal environment minister. Project to be assessed under bilateral agreement.
1 June 2005 Project referred to federal environment minister.
19 April 2005 Application, initial advice statement, submitted.

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Further information

For more information, visit the Ella Bay website.

* Project information supplied by proponent and subject to change.