Northern Bowen Basin Transmission Network Reinforcement Project

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Electricity demand in the Northern Bowen Basin region is forecast to grow strongly over the next five years. This growth is being driven by development in the resource and industrial sectors, together with associated population growth. To reliably meet this growing electricity demand and support the region’s development, Powerlink Queensland is proposing to reinforce the existing network in the area by constructing two new substations - one at Moorvale South and the other at Peak Downs North - and new transmission lines between Nebo, Moorvale South, Ergon Energy's proposed Broadlea Substation, and Peak Downs North.

GHD was appointed by Powerlink to undertake the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process for the project.

As part of this EIA, GHD prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and Environmental Managment Plan which were released for public comment during January 2011.

All submissions on the Draft EIS, where applicable to this project, have now been considered (refer to Appendix Fof the Final EIS) and any necessary amendments have been made to the Draft EIS.

GHD has now completed the assessment and preparation of the Final EIS for the proposed Norther Bowen Basin Network Reinforcement Project.

The Final EIS, incorporating these amendments, is available through the links on this website for your information. The Final EIS will also be available for viewing from Friday 9 March 2012 until Wednesday 2 May 2012 at:

Powerlink Brisbane, 33 Harold Street Virginia QLD 4014;
Nebo library, Reynolds Street Nebo QLD 4742; and
Moranbah library, Batchelor Parade Moranbah QLD 4744.

GHD and Powerlink thank you for your involvement with the EIA assessment process.

Powerlink's Project Manager, Mr Grant Roberts, is now the primary contact for the project. You can contact him on Freecall 1800 635 369 (during business hours).

Please refer to www.powerlink.com.au (go to Projects/Northern/Northern Bowen Basin) for detailed project information.

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Chapter 4 Part D