Nov 02, 20 bhp billiton has scrapped plans to build a major new coal port on the queensland coast, as a new report warns that the states haste to expand existing ports is misguided and could result in job. Nov 28, 20 good weather and a ramp up in production has seen a record amount of coal exported through queensland ports. Click here to download a detailed overview map in pdf. Ports corporation of queensland which also have valuable information. Queensland coal is transported through a series of supply chains. In recognition of these issues and to enable coal to be exported at the minimum logistical cost, waratah coal proposes to construct a new approximately 495 km private railway and coal export port. Queensland has an extensive network of 21 ports along its coastline, ranging from small community ports to worldclass coal export terminals and a capital city multicargo port. Matthiesson said the group was opposed to expanding coal ports in queensland, and aim to draw attention to environmental issues. The coal mines are connected to the export terminals via five rail supply systemsthe four systems of the cqcn and the western system. Coal deposits of australia 3 yallournformation the yallournformation is the youngest coal in the gippsland basin. Major infrastructure enabling the operation and growth of the coal industry includes rail and ports, water, roads, energy and community development. Nasa flood map of rockhampton area pdf file showing before and after satellite images.
Bhp billiton has scrapped plans to build a major new coal port on the queensland coast, as a new report warns that the states haste to expand existing ports is misguided and could result in job. The boom is concentrated in the coal rich states of queensland. Executive summary this is the 2009 edition of the coal rail infrastructure master plan crimp. Today, the terminal is leased to brookfield asset management limited, and operated under contract by a separate company dalrymple bay coal terminal pty ltd, owned by a. There are currently 9 dedicated container berths at fisherman island and a further 4 berths that cater for general cargo and motor vehicles. Download or save the maps using the settings on your browser. Supplementary environmental impact statement wiggins. An a2 map of queensland featuring major mineral, coal and petroleum mines, resources and operations. About 70% of coal mined in australia is exported, mostly to eastern asia, and of the balance most is used in electricity generation.
The ports are a major component of queenslands supply chain and economy, facilitating trade and the development of the regional, state and national economies. Trade statistics for queensland ports30 june 2017 pdf, 4. Map of queensland showing annual rainfall to end of 1899 1. The states two main coal ports of dalrymple bay and gladstone both saw record levels. Network map the citytrain network is an integrated passenger and rail access service that extends from the centre of brisbane, south to beenleigh and varsity lakes on the gold coast, north to ferny grove, shorncliffe, doomben, caboolture, gympie and kipparing, east to cleveland and west to richlands, ipswich and rosewood, and springfield. Queensland railways map showing ports and rail networks. Brown coal, also called lignite, is a lowranked coal with high moisture content that is used mainly to generate electricity. Clicking on the areas below on the map of queensland, will take you to the appropriate region where you can view and book your accommodation, tours and rentals, and transfers. All our maps of queensland and its region are available in hi definition in a pdf file. Local free maps maps of australia, queensland and the brisbane region in a4 size can be downloaded for your personal or inhouse use. The ports are a major component of queensland s supply chain and economy, facilitating trade and the development of the regional, state and national economies.
The largest black coal resources occur mainly in queensland and new south wales. Queensland bulk handling qbh is a separate venture located at the port of brisbane. Queensland coal mines and advanced projects author. This page was last edited on 15 january 2020, at 14. Annual coal statistics open data portal queensland government. Almost every mine has also declared force majeur on their export contracts as they are unable to have coal and other products that underpin the queensland economy shipped to the ports, even if the mines were dry enough to continue producing. The map below illustrates the coal mines in the bowen basin that ship coal through dbct. Gold coast and surrounding areas map 7dpdf popular. Market data submitted for transactions with specifications in the.
Ports exist at thursday island at the tip of cape york, cairns, townsville, mackay and brisbane with reef access at the whitsundays and hardy reef. The department of transport and main roads guide to queensland roads provides a safetyfocused guide for motorists. Record tonnages for queenslands coal ports australian. Abbot point coal terminal bowen collinsville new moranbah pipeline goonyella to newlands north queensland bulk ports corporation port of hay point mackay dalrymple bay coal terminal prime infrastructure jilalan hay point services coal terminal bhp billiton mitsubishi alliance bma propose connor river dam nds abbot point expansion project. Enables the community and the government to make the best use of our renewable and nonrenewable land, water, mineral and energy resources, and delivering safe, secure. Queenslands coal infrastructure the department of state.
Statistical coal mining data produced for the queensland mining industry. It has an international reputation as one of the nations most reliable, efficient and quality assured facilities. The mine is proposed by adani mining, a wholly owned subsidiary of indias adani group. Four key rail systems are used to transport coal from the mines to the bulk export ports. Map of queensland ports in the great barrier reef region. Queenslands coal infrastructure department of state. Good weather and a ramp up in production has seen a record amount of coal exported through queensland ports. Coal mine dust monitoring too relaxed in queensland, calls for government to take handson approach. Tanna coal terminal gladstone ports corporation gpc barney point coal terminal gladstone ports corporation gpc banana moura theodor proposed nathan dam wandoan miles callide biloela rolleston roma bundaberg maryborough kingaroy w stern s stem toowoomba brisbane i swich port of brisbane fisherman islands coal terminal port. Queenslands worldclass coals queensland government. For a free copy, contact the geological survey of queensland hotline read about investing in queensland mining for. Maps mining locations dbct management dalrymple bay coal.
Queenslands major mineral, coal and petroleum operations and resources author. The information regarding the ports was obtained fom a search of the www with the most informative site and organisation being the association of australian ports and marine authorities aapma. Two separate coal terminals at the port, hay point coal terminal hpct and dalrymple bay coal terminal dbct, service coal mines in central queenslands. It shows a dryer climate than lower or middle miocene by reduced rainfall and a high influence by seawater relative high sea levels shown by the sclerophyll biofacies. Hay point is located approximately 40 kilometres 25 mi south of the city of mackay. Bhp billiton scraps plans for new coal port at abbot point. Annual statistical coal mining data produced for the queensland mining industry. Content is available under creative commons attributionnoncommercialsharealike. It is queenslands largest general cargo port and one of the fastest growing multicargo ports in australia. Australia approves coal port near great barrier reef a vast new coal port and shipping superhighway near australias great barrier reef has environmentalists worried. Relevant ports for the fob east coast port australia reference prices include the queensland ports of dalrymple bay, hay point, gladstone and abbot point. Wiggins island coal terminal central queensland ports authority and queensland rail 27 july 2007 reference hm40 revision 3 connell hatch abn 21 646 421 651 433 boundary street spring hill queensland 4004 australia telephone.
Queenslands major mineral, coal and petroleum operations. Record tonnages for queenslands coal ports australian mining. Australia approves coal port near great barrier reef. South australia and queensland also have state port authorities flinders ports, sa. Queenslands mineral, coal and petroleum operations and resources map. Responding to all advice from the independent expert scientific committee on coal seam gas and large coal mining development iesc, with further and strengthened conditions. In the 2016 census, hay point had a population of 1,348 people. Matthiesson said the group was opposed to expanding coal ports in queensland, and aim to. Bhp billiton scraps plans for new coal port at abbot point in. The dalrymple bay coal terminal dbct was originally developed by the queensland government as a common user coal terminal for mines in the goonyella region in the early 1980s. Supplementary environmental impact statement wiggins island. This work is intended to assist the inquiry in informing the forthcoming national freight and supply chain strategy. Coal transport infrastructure development department of.
To ensure there are no impacts from water leaving the mine, the queensland government has required measures. Carmichael coal mine and rail project department of the. Trade statistics for queensland ports transport and main roads. Hay point is a coastal locality in mackay region, queensland, australia. Mining was planned to be conducted by both opencut and underground methods. Queensland exploration and investment resource package is a comprehensive guide for potential explorers and investors. Queensland coal mines and advanced projects july 2017. For a free copy, contact the geological survey of queensland hotline. As one of the largest coal export ports in the world, the port of hay point is a vital part of the social and economic fabric of both mackay and queensland, more broadly. Brisbane port procedures and information for shipping. In 20034, 77 million tonnes of coal was exported through the two terminals.
Queenslands major mineral, coal and petroleum operations and. The term black coal is used in australia to refer to anthracite, as well as bituminous and subbituminous coals table 3. It is queensland s largest general cargo port and one of the fastest growing multicargo ports in australia. Queensland s mineral, coal and petroleum operations and resources map. Two separate coal terminals at the port, hay point coal terminal hpct and dalrymple bay coal terminal dbct, service coal mines in central queenslands bowen basin. While the great barrier reef is one of the most closely managed marine areas in the world it is facing challenges from a range of. Read about investing in queensland mining for information on. The carmichael coal mine is a thermal coal mine in the north of the galilee basin in central queensland, australia, approved by the queensland and federal australian governments. A 5 year comparative summary spreadsheet of financial year coal production.
North queensland bulk ports corporation formerly ports corporation of queensland queensland rail qr ltd port of brisbane qld stock images department of employment, economic development and innovation department of the premier and cabinet coal infrastructure program of actions 2009 progress report. Queenslands worldclass coals queenslands worldclass coalsnovember 2007 1. Port of hay point north queensland bulk ports corporation ltd. This makes hay point including dalrymple bay one of the largest coal ports in the world. It is a multiuser facility with the capacity to export 10 million tonnes per annum of coal and is brisbanes leading coal export terminal. Annual coal statistics open data portal queensland. Site map north queensland bulk ports corporation ltd. Coal mine dust monitoring too relaxed in queensland. Queensland coal exports also include highvolatile thermal coals. Dec 15, 20 australia approves coal port near great barrier reef a vast new coal port and shipping superhighway near australias great barrier reef has environmentalists worried.
Black coal is higher in energy and has lower moisture content than brown coal. Queensland rail and ports map, queensland tourism this map is not to be reproduced outside queensland tourism guidelines. The carmichael coal mine and rail project has been approved under national environment law subject to 36 strict conditions. Queensland taxpayers subsidised abbot point coal port. Congestion on the existing queensland rail qr operated narrow gauge rail infrastructure. Queensland coal mines and advanced projects keywords. Spreadsheets of raw coal and saleable coal production by region, overburden, queensland distribution, interstate distribution, exports by port, exports by region and exports by country, and stockpile balances. Sourcewatch is a project of the center for media and democracy cmd. The citytrain network is an integrated passenger and rail access service that extends from the centre of brisbane, south to beenleigh and varsity lakes on the gold coast, north to ferny grove, shorncliffe, doomben, caboolture, gympie and kipparing, east to cleveland and west to richlands, ipswich and rosewood, and springfield. Central queensland coal chain network department of.