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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• physical integrity, fluvial processes and morphology, including riparian zonevegetation and form, if relevant• any impoundments (for example, dams, levees, weirs)• hydrology <strong>of</strong> waterways and groundwater• sustainability, including both quality and quantity• dependent ecosystems• existing and other potential surface and groundwater users• water resource plans relevant to the affected catchments.GroundwaterIf the project is likely to use or affect local sources <strong>of</strong> groundwater, describegroundwater resources in the area in terms <strong>of</strong>:• geology and stratigraphy• aquifer type—such as confined, unconfined• depth to and thickness <strong>of</strong> the aquifers• depth to water level and seasonal changes in levels• groundwater flow directions (defined from water level contours)• interaction with surface water• possible sources <strong>of</strong> recharge• potential exposure to pollution• current access to groundwater resources in the form <strong>of</strong> bores, springs and ponds(including quantitative yield <strong>of</strong> water and locations <strong>of</strong> access).The groundwater assessment should also be consistent with relevant guidelines for theassessment <strong>of</strong> ASS, including spatial and temporal monitoring to accuratelycharacterise baseline groundwater characteristics.Review the quality, quantity and significance <strong>of</strong> groundwater in the project area,together with groundwater use in neighbouring areas. Refer to relevant legislation orwater resource plans for the region. The review should also provide an assessment <strong>of</strong>the potential take <strong>of</strong> water from the aquifer and how current users, the aquifer itself andany connected aquifers will be affected by any take <strong>of</strong> water.The review should include a survey <strong>of</strong> existing groundwater supply facilities (bores,wells, or excavations) to the extent <strong>of</strong> any environmental harm. The information to begathered for analysis is to include:• location• pumping parameters• draw down and recharge at normal pumping rates• direction <strong>of</strong> underground flows• seasonal variations (if records exist) <strong>of</strong> groundwater levels.Develop a network <strong>of</strong> observation points that would satisfactorily monitor groundwaterresources both before and after commencement <strong>of</strong> operations.Contents <strong>of</strong> the EISDudgeon Point Coal Terminals Project<strong>Terms</strong> <strong>of</strong> reference for an environmental impact statement- 45 -