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Gowrie to Helidon Summary of Findings Summary of findings View of the Lockyer Valley, looking north-east from Prince Henry Heights. Gowrie to Helidon Draft Environmental Impact Statement GOWRIE TO HELIDON SUMMARY OF FINDINGS ii ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY Inland Rail acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and pay our respect to their Elders past, present and emerging. Disclaimer: This document has been prepared by ARTC and may not be relied on by any other party without ARTC’s prior written consent. Use of this document shall be subject to the terms of the relevant contract with ARTC. ARTC and its employees shall have no liability to unauthorised users of the information for any loss, damage, cost or expense incurred or arising by reason of an unauthorised user using or relying upon the information in this document, whether caused by error, negligence, omission or misrepresentation in this document. Project visualisations in this document are for illustrative purposes and not to scale. Please note, the reference design may change as a result of further investigations, government approvals or during detailed design. Printed on uncoated ecostar paper. This document is uncontrolled when printed. © Australian Rail Track Corporation Limited 2021 ii INLAND RAIL Summary of findings 02 How to have your say 04 Background 06 Introduction 06 Project rationale 10 Project approvals 14 Assessment methodology 16 Stakeholder engagement 18 Project description 22 Key findings of the EIS 28 Sustainability 28 Land use and tenure 29 Land resources 32 Landscape and visual amenity 34 Flora and fauna 38 Air quality 40 Surface water and hydrology 42 Groundwater 44 Noise and vibration 46 Social 50 Economics 52 Cultural heritage 54 Traffic, transport and access 56 Hazard and risk 58 Waste and resource management 60 Cumulative impacts 62 Approach to environmental 64 management Conclusion 66 GOWRIE TO HELIDON SUMMARY OF FINDINGS iii Woolmer IG H D N Gowrie to Helidon project NEW ENG LA Glencoe Highfields Spring Bluff Cawdor Birnam (Toowoomba Regional) Blue GOWRIE Mountain Ballard Heights Gowrie Junction Cranley Mount Kynoch WA AY RREGO H IGHW Charlton W Cotswold AR RE GO Hills HIGH WAY Wilsonton Harlaxton BRID Heights GE ST RE Rockville Mount Lofty Torrington ET Wilsonton North CARRIN GTON RO AD Toowoomba! TOO CIL PLAINS R W OOM BA CE OAD Newtown Wellcamp (Toowoomba Regional) Toowoomba LEGEND East City Toowoomba G2H project alignment JA M ES STR R EIS study corridor Glenvale EET Major roads South Water courses Toowoomba Existing rail Harristown Crossing loop Centenary Heights Rail tunnel Gowrie to Helidon key elements approximately 28km 6.24km tunnel 3 bridges 11 road-rail of single-track, through the and 10 viaducts interfaces with no dual gauge rail line Toowoomba Range level crossings three crossing loops maintenance sidings initially accommodate project footprint and signalling 1,800m long double-stack future-proofed for 3,600m long infrastructure freight trains double-stack freight trains ivINLAND RAILINLAND RAIL Y A W H IG Murphys Creek Spring Bluff MU RPH YS CR EEK ROAD Upper Lockyer W d AR RE G O H I GH WAY TOOWO Lockyer OM BA B Y PA SS W A RR EG O H IGH WA P Y O S T Postmans Ridge M GOWRIE A N S RI DGE RO Mount Lofty Withcott AD Prince HELIDON Henry Heights Redwood Blanchview Iredale Derrymore Rangeville Map not to scale ancillary works G2H links G2H links Spoil stockpile within including road and public G2H links with Border into Queensland Rail the rail corridor at the utility crossings and to Gowrie in the west, West Moreton System and western tunnel portal realignments, signage and and Helidon to Calvert provides access into and fencing, and services to the east out of Toowoomba GOWRIE TO HELIDON SUMMARY OF FINDINGS 01 Summary Background Key findings Approach to Conclusion of findings of the EIS environmental protection and management Summary of findings Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) has developed a reference design and a draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Gowrie to Helidon Project. This summary of findings provides a high-level overview of each chapter of the EIS. Lockyer Valley, looking north-east from Prince Henry Heights The Australian Government is The Project committed to delivering Gowrie to Helidon is one of 13 distinct projects, Inland Rail, a national freight five of which are in Queensland, that make up the transport infrastructure project Inland Rail Program. that spans 1,700 kilometres The G2H Project, a predominantly greenfield corridor, from Melbourne to Brisbane is a more efficient and direct route through the Toowoomba Range compared to the existing railway, – connecting interstate rail lines, which commenced operation in the 1870s. The Project is enhancing existing rail networks identified as a priority development within the Inland Rail and serving the interstate Program and for future growth in the Darling Downs and South East Queensland regions. freight market. Purpose of this 'Summary of findings’ A draft EIS has been prepared for the Project. The draft EIS describes the Project and the existing environment relevant to the Project and considers potential environmental, social and economic impacts of the Project, and identifies measures to minimise and avoid these impacts. The draft EIS provides a thorough analysis of technical issues and has been based on sound environmental Want to know more? principles and practices. This summary of findings is a high-level overview of See the following: the draft EIS. It summarises the major findings of the Appendix A: Terms of Reference technical studies and shows where in the draft EIS further (Binder 6) information can be found. Appendix B: Terms of Reference This summary of findings also explains how you can make compliance table (Binder 6) a submission to the Office of the Coordinator-General about the draft EIS. 02 INLAND RAIL Summary Background Key findings Approach to Conclusion of findings of the EIS environmental — protection and Summary management of findings About the EIS Where to view a copy of the EIS The draft EIS has followed the process established by the You can view printed and electronic copies of the draft EIS State Development and Public Works Organisation Act 1971 at one of the locations below: (Qld) and the Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cth). Both levels of Toowoomba Library, E government will be involved in the draft EIS assessment 155 Herries Street, Toowoomba process and will consider feedback from the community Gatton Library, P E and other stakeholders during the public notification 34 Lake Apex Drive, Gatton period before making a decision. Goombungee Library, P E 89 Mocatta St, Goombungee The draft EIS responds to the Terms of Reference for the Highfields Library, O’Brien Road, Highfields P E Project issued by the Queensland Coordinator-General in August 2017. Laidley Library, 9 Spicer Street, Laidley E State Library of Queensland, E The draft EIS describes: Cultural Centre, Stanley Place, Southbank, Brisbane the current environment in the Project area National Library of Australia, E potential environmental impacts of the Project Parkes Place, Canberra proposals to avoid, minimise, mitigate and/or offset ARTC Inland Rail Toowoomba Office, P E those potential impacts. 143–145 Margaret Street, Toowoomba ARTC Inland Rail Gatton Office, P E The draft EIS comprises two volumes: Suite 5, 47 North Street, Gatton Chapters – describing the draft EIS process, the Y ou can request an electronic copy by calling us on Project, identified environmental, social or economic 1800 732 761 or email [email protected] aspects, environmental values, potential impacts and mitigation measures You can also view the draft EIS and make a Appendices – supporting the chapters, including the submission via the Coordinator-General’s website: Terms of Reference, design drawings and specialist statedevelopment.qld.gov.au/inlandrail-g2h technical reports on identified environmental, social and economic aspects, based on the current P Printed copy E Electronic copy reference design. The public notification process The draft EIS is currently in a public consultation review period. This period is from 2 August 2021 – 25 October 2021, during which time the Office of the Coordinator- General for the Queensland Government invites comment on the Project. Written, emailed and online submissions can be received by the Office of the Coordinator-General, up to and including the last day of public notification. Electronic copies are also available on request via email [email protected] or phone 1800 732 761. GOWRIE TO HELIDON SUMMARY OF FINDINGS 03 Summary Background Key findings Approach to Conclusion of findings of the EIS environmental — protection and How to have management your say How to make a submission Submissions can only be made to the Office of the Coordinator-General. Have your say Each submission must: be made in writing Submissions can be made be received on or before the last day of the submission period be signed by each person making the submission By post state the name and address of each person Any submissions regarding this EIS should be addressed to: state the grounds of the submission, as well as the facts and circumstances relied on in support of The Coordinator-General those grounds. C/- EIS Project Manager A person wishing to make a submission about the –Inland Rail, Gowrie to Helidon EIS should also: clearly state the matters of concern or interest and list Coordinated Project Delivery points to help with clarity Office of the Coordinator-General PO Box 15517 reference the relevant sections of the EIS City East QLD 4002 ensure the submission is legible. Submissions can be made electronically at the following email address What happens after public notification At the end of the public notification period, the Coordinator-General will consider all properly made By email submissions to determine if additional information is required to address issues raised during the [email protected] notification period.
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