Project overview*
EIS status |
EIS active |
Description |
Open cut thermal coal mine and multi-use transport corridor |
Proponent |
MRV Tarong Basin Coal Pty Ltd |
Location/s |
- Mine: 6 kilometres (approximate) south of Kingaroy
- Transport corridor: 131 kilometre (approximate) from mine to Theebine
Map |
Local government/s |
- South Burnett Regional Council (mine & transport corridor)
- Gympie Regional Council (transport corridor)
- Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council (transport corridor)
- Fraser Coast Regional Council (transport corridor)
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Investment |
- Mine: $200-250 million
- Transport corridor: $300-700 million
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Key features |
- open cut coal mine
- coal transport infrastructure
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Expected completion |
2019 |
Jobs |
- 600 (construction)
- 500 (operational)
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* Project information supplied by proponent and subject to change.
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