Public Consultation Opens on Dudgeon Point Project
Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning Jeff Seeney today invited the public to comment on the draft terms of reference for the proposed $10 billion Dudgeon Point Coal Terminals project in North Queensland.
the project will involve:
- building two separate terminals, with a combined coal export capacity of up to 180 million tonnes per annum, and associated infrastructure
- constructing six rail loops and train unloading facilities, and a rail connection to the Goonyella rail system with a rail overpass at Hay Point Road
- developing off-shore wharf facilities for up to ten ship berths, with two connecting jetties
- dredging approximately 15 million cubic metres to create berth pockets and a departure apron for ships
- expanding tug facilities to accommodate up to ten more tug and service berths. Mr Broe stressed the importance of community consultation in the environmental assessment process.
