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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STUDY
Environmental Impact Study (EIS)
Teresa Coal Project
Linc Energy is seeking approval to develop a new underground coal mine in the Bowen Basin north of Emerald.
In August 2011 Linc Energy started the formal environmental assessment of the Teresa Coal Project through the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).
Fast facts
| Mine Location: | Bowen Basin, 17km north of Emerald |
| Project Timetable: | August 2011 to mid-2012 – EIS Investigations and Studies |
| Final Quarter 2012 – Draft EIS | |
| Final Quarter 2012 – EIS Finalised | |
| Final quarter 2013 (subject to approvals) - Construction | |
| Mine Yield: | Approximately 8 million tonnes per annum |
| Direct Jobs: | Mine – 500 Construction, 380 Operational |
Environmental Impact Statement
• An EIS is being undertaken to assess potential impacts of the proposed Project, and to develop appropriate management strategies
• The EIS will be prepared in accordance with the Terms of Reference prepared by the Queensland Government
• The EIS will investigate the following environmental and social issues and include management strategies to mitigate any negative impacts:
| • Geology and soils | • Climate and air quality | |
| • Land use and infrastructure | • Surface and ground water | |
| • Greenhouse gas emissions | • Hazard, risk and safety | |
| • Ecology | • Noise and vibration | |
| • Economics | • Landscape and visual amenity | |
| • Waste management | • Social impacts | |
| • Cultural heritage | • Roads and traffic |
• The EIS is expected to be published for public comment in the final quarter of 2012.
Community
Linc Energy strongly values community input and feedback. Linc Energy aims to develop and maintain good relationships with landowners, local communities and other stakeholders.
Community input is essential at each stage of the Project to understand the social, economic or environmental impacts and to identify appropriate ways of dealing with them.
We welcome your questions and feedback. As part of the EIS, you will be able to participate by:
- Calling the Project’s telephone information line on 1800 802 848*
- Writing an email to teresaEIS@ghd.com
* Free call from fixed lines in Australia, charges apply for mobile phones.
