The EIS - Environmental Impact Statement

You are invited to have your say on the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed Shute Harbour Marina Resort, prepared by Shute Harbour Marina Development Pty Ltd (SHMD).

SHMD proposes to develop an integrated marina, resort hotel and commercial precinct at Shute Harbour comprising a marina facility with 669 berths, 4 ½ star resort precinct, marina plaza, marina office and amenities, charter boat base, interpretive and cultural centre, managed resort accommodation on 117 freehold allotments, public esplanade and car parking facilities.

The Coordinator-General has declared the project to be a ‘significant project’ requiring an EIS under Section 26(1)(a) of the State Development and Public Works Organisation Act 1971 (Qld). The Australian Government has determined that the project constitutes a controlled action pursuant to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cwlth). Controlling provisions are:

Sections 12 & 15A (World Heritage)
Sections 18 & 18A (Listed Threatened Species and Communities)
Sections 20 & 20A (Listed Migratory Species); and
Sections 23 and 24A (Marine Environment)

The EIS process is being coordinated by the Department of Infrastructure and Planning on behalf of the Coordinator-General.

Availability of the EIS

The EIS can be viewed online via the Coordinator-General’s website at http://www.dip.qld.gov.au/eis or online here and is available for review during business hours from Monday 3 November 2008 to Monday 15 December 2008 at Proserpine, Mackay and Airlie Beach Libraries and the State Library of Queensland, Brisbane.

An executive summary of the EIS and/or a CD/DVD pack containing a copy of the entire EIS may be obtained free of charge by calling 07 3621 3288 or by requesting a copy online here.

Have Your Say

Submissions on the EIS should be received by close of business on
Monday 15 December 2008 and addressed to:

The Coordinator-General
c/- EIS Project Manager – Shute Harbour Marina Resort Project
Significant Projects Coordination
Department of Infrastructure and Planning
PO Box 15009 City East Qld 4002 Australia
Tel : +61 7 3224 2748
Fax : +61 7 3225 8282
Email : shmr@dip.qld.gov.au

Comments must be signed and include your name and address. Submissions will be treated as public documents and copies will be forwarded to Shute Harbour Marina Development Pty Ltd. Persons or groups with special communication needs, wishing to comment on the EIS, should contact the EIS Project Manager on (07) 3224 2748 to discuss making alternative arrangements.