Terms of Reference - North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation

At a level of detail appropriate to the scale of the project, describe the relevantgeomorphology, supported by illustrative mapping highlighting any significant featuresassociated with environmental values.Potential impacts and mitigation measuresDescribe the potential beneficial and adverse impacts of the project on landscapecharacter and visual qualities of the site and the surrounding area. Address the localand broader visual impacts of the project buildings, jetties and berths, and otherstructures during all stages of the project as it relates to the surrounding landscape.This should include views from:• places of local residence, work and recreation• road, cycleways and walkways• other sensitive social places, such as educational and childcare facilities• the air• other known vantage points.Use sketches, diagrams, computer imaging/simulation and photographs wherepossible to portray the near and far views of the completed structures and theirsurroundings from local residential areas.Provide an assessment of all potential impacts of the project’s lighting, during allstages, with particular reference to objectives to be achieved and managementmethods to be implemented to mitigate or avoid impacts including, but not limited to:• the visual impact of night operations and maintenance• the effects of lighting on residents• the potential impact of increased vehicular traffic• the effects of lighting on terrestrial and marine fauna and wildlife habitats.Detail the measures to be undertaken to mitigate or avoid identified adverse impacts.5.2.3. Topography, geology and soilsDescription of environmental valuesProvide maps locating the project in state, regional and local contexts. The topographyshould be detailed with contours at suitable increments, shown with respect toAustralian height datum. Include significant features of the landscape and topography,and accompanying comments on the maps.Provide a description, map and a series of cross-sections of the geology of the projectarea relevant to the project components, including offshore structures and areasproposed to be dredged.Describe the geological properties that may influence ground stability, occupationalhealth and safety, or the quality of stormwater leaving any area disturbed by theproject.- 28 - Contents of the EISDudgeon Point Coal Terminals ProjectTerms of reference for an environmental impact statement