Nathan Dam and Pipelines
Project Summary
The Nathan Dam and Pipelines Project is a major initiative aimed at providing long-term, reliable water supplies to mining, power, urban and agricultural customers in the Surat Coal Basin and the Dawson-Callide sub-region of Central Queensland.
| Preliminary Works and Feasibility Investigations | |
|---|---|
| Initial advice statement published | Early 2008 |
| Nathan Dam draft ToR for the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) released | 13 Sept 2008 |
| Nathan Dam draft ToR submission period closed | 17 Oct 2008 |
| Nathan Dam ToR published | 13 Feb 2009 |
| Nathan Dam EIS completed and approved by the C-G for consultation | Early 2012 |
| Nathan Dam Supplementary EIS completed (if required) | Mid 2012 |
| Coordinator-General's report | Late 2012 |
| Federal Minister's decision | Late 2012 |
| Business case completed | Early 2012 |
| If the project is approved: | |
| Detailed design completed | 2014 |
| Construction commences | 2015 |
| Construction/commissioning completed | 2018 * |
* Timing dependent on foundation customer commitment.