Terms of Reference - North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation
Terms of Reference - North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation
Terms of Reference - North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation
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• need for increased road and intersection maintenance and upgrading, including anyintersections, waterway crossings and road/rail crossings• methods <strong>of</strong> communicating these issues to the public.More detailed information regarding transport infrastructure will be required inaccordance with section 5.10 <strong>of</strong> this TOR. The EIS should include cross-referencesbetween the sections as appropriate.4.5.2. Rail transportProvide information on rail transportation and infrastructure requirements in the projectarea for both construction and operation stages, including:• the proposed new railway components, including easements and ownershiparrangements• analysis and design plans for any interface with the Goonyella system (inconsultation with the Department <strong>of</strong> Transport and Main Roads (TMR) and QRNational• proposed transport routes <strong>of</strong> all project-related transport movements associated withrail, including associated infrastructure such as railway crossings• need for increased rail crossing maintenance and upgrading, in consultation withTMR and QR National. Note: rail crossings should be designed to meet QRNational’s requirements.• all rail infrastructure required to be constructed, upgraded, relocated, commissionedor decommissioned in the project area for the construction and/or operation <strong>of</strong> theproject, including the design and construction standards to be met.More detailed information regarding transport infrastructure will be required inaccordance with section 5.10 <strong>of</strong> this TOR. The EIS should include cross-referencesbetween the sections as appropriate.4.5.3. Maritime supportProvide concept and layout plans, highlighting proposed structures, plant andequipment associated with the construction and operation <strong>of</strong> the proposed DudgeonPoint barge and Half Tide tug harbour facilities. The description <strong>of</strong> the maritime supportfacilities should include but is not limited to:• port boundaries• jetty and wharf alignment• barge ramps• berths for tugs and other non-bulk carrier vessels• current shipping activities and movements• ship numbers, size, frequency, speed and route through the designated shippingchannel in the GBRMP• dredging and dredge spoil disposal requirements (see also section 4.4.1)• location <strong>of</strong> navigational aids• ship-sourced waste reception facilities- 20 - Contents <strong>of</strong> the EISDudgeon Point Coal Terminals Project<strong>Terms</strong> <strong>of</strong> reference for an environmental impact statement