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Terminal 0 (T0) Development Site Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 (T2-3) Development Sites
Terminal 0 (T0) Development Site
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Since obtaining a 99-year lease of the X50 Abbot Point Coal Terminal, Adani identified the need to increase terminal capacity.

They are proposing a 35 Mtpa expansion of the existing terminal (T1), along with an additional two offshore berths (approval referral lodged with SEWPaC).  The T0 project is in the pre-feasibility phase.

Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 (T2-3) Development Sites
The T2 and T3 proponents have entered into a Framework Agreement with NQBP to govern their developments and discussions with Adani for T0 are proceeding. We are working with proponents to progress environmental approvals and to make available the land and seabed required. Final commitments by proponents depend on their ability to secure environmental approvals under the Federal EPBC Act.
Like BHP Billiton, Hancock Coal has been the Preferred Developer of T3 since April 2010. It is planning to export 60mtpa through the terminal. Hancock Coal has on-sold the majority of the project to Indian entity, GVK.

GVK-Hancock intends on building a new 500km rail line from the mine to the port. First coal exports from the expansion are planned for 2015.

The Expression of Interest document can be viewed by following this link.

COMM UNITY

NQBP is proud to support its local community in Bowen and surrounding areas. Through the Corporate Communities Program, NQBP has demonstrated its commitment by supporting the following local organisations and events:
Meeting minutes, agendas and notices

Abbot Point Meeting Minutes, Agendas and Notices

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ENVIRONMENT
The Abbot Point Cumulative Impact Assessment (CIA) Report has been finalised folowing a public comment process.The Port of Abbot Point is an existing operating coal port located just north of Bowen in north Queensland. The CIA will help ensure that the Port of Abbot Point is designed and developed in a manner consistent with environmental best practice and considerate of the Outstanding Universal Value of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area.NQBP, Adani, BHP Billiton and GVK Hancock Coal came together to produce a consolidated assessment report that will provide comprehensive information to inform individual approval decisions at the port.The report will also provide useful information to help guide future assessments at the port and also the strategic assessments underway across the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area.

To view a copy of the final Cumulative Impact Assessment Report, please follow this link: https://file.ac/ehlqGK_SVm0/.

A copy of the Submissions Report can be viewed by following this link:

https://file.ac/Zxo_BUJt9oA/.

The baseline technical reports which informed the CIA can be found on the right of this page.

ABBOT POINT CUMULATIVE IMPACT ASSESSMENT BASELINE TECHNICAL REPORTS

To view copies of the following documents, please follow this link: https://file.ac/–AmCOw-eRs/.

  • 3D Dredge Plume Modelling
  • Air Emissions
  • Carbon Footprint and Climate Change Adaptation Assessment
  • Coastal Processes and Hydrodynamics
  • Construction Noise – Terrestrial
    • Construction Noise Appendix A
    • Construction Noise Appendix B
    • Construction Noise Appendix C
    • Construction Noise Appendix D
  • Great Barrier Reef Shipping: Review of Environmental Implications
  • Groundwater Assessment
  • Lighting
  • Marine Water Quality
  • Potential Impacts of Climate Change on the Natural Environment
  • Operational Noise – Terrestrial
  • Potential Impacts of Coal Dust on the Marine Environment
  • Potential Impacts of Port Development of Abbot Point on Fisheries
  • Visual Impact Assessment
  • Wetland Hydrology and Water Quality
  • Underwater Noise Prediction from Port Development
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The Port of Abbot Point has a near 30-year history, growing from a 6.5 Mtpa capacity coal port to what is currently a 50 Mtpa coal export facility. Abbot Point now sits on the verge of an enormous expansion which would see it eclipse its current size, and position itself as a port of global importance.

Below is a brief timeline, highlighting the growth of the Port of Abbot Point.

  • In 1981 the Queensland Government approved the development of deep water facilities for the export of 6.5 Mtpa of steaming and coking coal from the Collinsville and Newlands mines.
  • The Port of Abbot Point came into operation on 25 February 1984.
  • The facility was planned by Mimets Development Pty Ltd (a subsidiary of M.I.M. Holdings Limited) and was owned and administered by Harbours Corporation of Queensland. Operations were controlled by Abbot Point Bulkcoal Pty Ltd.
  • Harbours Corporation of Queensland became Ports Corporation of Queensland in 1994 which became North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation in 2009.