{"id":"qld:sl-2020-0164","name":"State Development and Public Works Organisation Regulation 2020","slug":"state-development-and-public-works-organisation-regulation-2020","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"qld","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"164 of 2020","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":173979,"registerId":"qld-sl-2020-0164-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-05","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Preliminary","content":"# Preliminary","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"sec.1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Short title","content":"### sec.1 Short title\n\nThis regulation may be cited as the State Development and Public Works Organisation Regulation 2020 .","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"sec.2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Commencement","content":"### sec.2 Commencement\n\nThis regulation commences on 2 September 2020.","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Environmental coordination","content":"# Environmental coordination","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"sec.3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of part","content":"### sec.3 Application of part\n\nThis part applies in relation to a project if—\nthe project is declared, under section 26 of the Act , to be a coordinated project; and\neither—\nthe Commonwealth Minister decides under the Commonwealth Environment Act , section 87 , that the approach for assessing the relevant impacts of the project is assessment by an accredited assessment process and gives notice of the decision under section 91 of that Act; or\nthe relevant impacts of the project are to be assessed under a bilateral agreement; and\npart 4A of the Act does not apply in relation to the project.\nFor subsection (1) (b) , it does not matter—\nwhether the Commonwealth Minister’s decision mentioned in subsection (1) (b) (i) is made, or the notice of the decision is given, before or after the project is declared as mentioned in subsection (1) (a) ; or\nwhether the requirement for the assessment mentioned in subsection (1) (b) (ii) arises before or after the project is declared as mentioned in subsection (1) (a) .\nIn this section—\nbilateral agreement has the meaning given by the Commonwealth Environment Act , section 45 (2) .\n(sec.3-ssec.1) This part applies in relation to a project if— the project is declared, under section 26 of the Act , to be a coordinated project; and either— the Commonwealth Minister decides under the Commonwealth Environment Act , section 87 , that the approach for assessing the relevant impacts of the project is assessment by an accredited assessment process and gives notice of the decision under section 91 of that Act; or the relevant impacts of the project are to be assessed under a bilateral agreement; and part 4A of the Act does not apply in relation to the project.\n(sec.3-ssec.2) For subsection (1) (b) , it does not matter— whether the Commonwealth Minister’s decision mentioned in subsection (1) (b) (i) is made, or the notice of the decision is given, before or after the project is declared as mentioned in subsection (1) (a) ; or whether the requirement for the assessment mentioned in subsection (1) (b) (ii) arises before or after the project is declared as mentioned in subsection (1) (a) .\n(sec.3-ssec.3) In this section— bilateral agreement has the meaning given by the Commonwealth Environment Act , section 45 (2) .\n- (a) the project is declared, under section 26 of the Act , to be a coordinated project; and\n- (b) either— (i) the Commonwealth Minister decides under the Commonwealth Environment Act , section 87 , that the approach for assessing the relevant impacts of the project is assessment by an accredited assessment process and gives notice of the decision under section 91 of that Act; or (ii) the relevant impacts of the project are to be assessed under a bilateral agreement; and\n- (i) the Commonwealth Minister decides under the Commonwealth Environment Act , section 87 , that the approach for assessing the relevant impacts of the project is assessment by an accredited assessment process and gives notice of the decision under section 91 of that Act; or\n- (ii) the relevant impacts of the project are to be assessed under a bilateral agreement; and\n- (c) part 4A of the Act does not apply in relation to the project.\n- (i) the Commonwealth Minister decides under the Commonwealth Environment Act , section 87 , that the approach for assessing the relevant impacts of the project is assessment by an accredited assessment process and gives notice of the decision under section 91 of that Act; or\n- (ii) the relevant impacts of the project are to be assessed under a bilateral agreement; and\n- (a) whether the Commonwealth Minister’s decision mentioned in subsection (1) (b) (i) is made, or the notice of the decision is given, before or after the project is declared as mentioned in subsection (1) (a) ; or\n- (b) whether the requirement for the assessment mentioned in subsection (1) (b) (ii) arises before or after the project is declared as mentioned in subsection (1) (a) .","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"sec.4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for part","content":"### sec.4 Definitions for part\n\nIn this part—\ndesignated proponent , of a project, means the person designated, under the Commonwealth Environment Act , section 75 (3) , as proponent of the action the subject of the project.\nEIS process means the process under part 4 , division 3 , subdivision 1 of the Act for a coordinated project.\nIAR process means the process under part 4 , division 3 , subdivision 2 of the Act for a coordinated project.\nrelevant impacts has the meaning given by the Commonwealth Environment Act , section 82 .","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"sec.5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Particular steps or actions taken to have complied with part","content":"### sec.5 Particular steps or actions taken to have complied with part\n\nThis section applies if a step or action is taken in the EIS process or IAR process for a project—\nafter the project is declared, under section 26 of the Act , to be a coordinated project; but\nbefore both of the actions mentioned in section 3 (1) (b) (i) happen.\nThe step or action is taken to have complied with this part to the extent the step or action, if it had been taken after both of the actions mentioned in section 3 (1) (b) (i) had happened, would have complied with this part.\n(sec.5-ssec.1) This section applies if a step or action is taken in the EIS process or IAR process for a project— after the project is declared, under section 26 of the Act , to be a coordinated project; but before both of the actions mentioned in section 3 (1) (b) (i) happen.\n(sec.5-ssec.2) The step or action is taken to have complied with this part to the extent the step or action, if it had been taken after both of the actions mentioned in section 3 (1) (b) (i) had happened, would have complied with this part.\n- (a) after the project is declared, under section 26 of the Act , to be a coordinated project; but\n- (b) before both of the actions mentioned in section 3 (1) (b) (i) happen.","sortOrder":6},{"sectionNumber":"sec.6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Requirements for public notification","content":"### sec.6 Requirements for public notification\n\nThis section applies to the following—\npublic notification by the Coordinator-General under section 29 (1) (b) of the Act ;\npublic notification of a draft EIS under section 33 (1) of the Act ;\npublic notification of additional information under section 33 (1) of the Act , as applied under section 34C (3) (a) of the Act ;\npublic notification of a draft IAR under section 33 (1) of the Act , as applied under section 34H (2) of the Act ;\npublic notification of a revised draft IAR under section 33 (1) of the Act , as applied under section 34K (3) (a) of the Act .\nThe public notification must state each of the following—\nthe project’s title;\nthe proponent’s full name;\nthe name of the entity intending to take the action the subject of the project;\nif the proponent and the designated proponent are not the same entity—the designated proponent’s full name;\na brief description of the project;\nthe location of the project;\nthe matters for the project that are protected by a provision of the Commonwealth Environment Act , part 3 , as mentioned in section 34 of that Act.\nThe public notification must be published—\nin a newspaper circulating throughout Australia; or\nin each State, in a newspaper circulating generally in the State.\n(sec.6-ssec.1) This section applies to the following— public notification by the Coordinator-General under section 29 (1) (b) of the Act ; public notification of a draft EIS under section 33 (1) of the Act ; public notification of additional information under section 33 (1) of the Act , as applied under section 34C (3) (a) of the Act ; public notification of a draft IAR under section 33 (1) of the Act , as applied under section 34H (2) of the Act ; public notification of a revised draft IAR under section 33 (1) of the Act , as applied under section 34K (3) (a) of the Act .\n(sec.6-ssec.2) The public notification must state each of the following— the project’s title; the proponent’s full name; the name of the entity intending to take the action the subject of the project; if the proponent and the designated proponent are not the same entity—the designated proponent’s full name; a brief description of the project; the location of the project; the matters for the project that are protected by a provision of the Commonwealth Environment Act , part 3 , as mentioned in section 34 of that Act.\n(sec.6-ssec.3) The public notification must be published— in a newspaper circulating throughout Australia; or in each State, in a newspaper circulating generally in the State.\n- (a) public notification by the Coordinator-General under section 29 (1) (b) of the Act ;\n- (b) public notification of a draft EIS under section 33 (1) of the Act ;\n- (c) public notification of additional information under section 33 (1) of the Act , as applied under section 34C (3) (a) of the Act ;\n- (d) public notification of a draft IAR under section 33 (1) of the Act , as applied under section 34H (2) of the Act ;\n- (e) public notification of a revised draft IAR under section 33 (1) of the Act , as applied under section 34K (3) (a) of the Act .\n- (a) the project’s title;\n- (b) the proponent’s full name;\n- (c) the name of the entity intending to take the action the subject of the project;\n- (d) if the proponent and the designated proponent are not the same entity—the designated proponent’s full name;\n- (e) a brief description of the project;\n- (f) the location of the project;\n- (g) the matters for the project that are protected by a provision of the Commonwealth Environment Act , part 3 , as mentioned in section 34 of that Act.\n- (a) in a newspaper circulating throughout Australia; or\n- (b) in each State, in a newspaper circulating generally in the State.","sortOrder":7},{"sectionNumber":"sec.7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Requirements for content of EIS or IAR","content":"### sec.7 Requirements for content of EIS or IAR\n\nAn EIS or IAR for a project must address the matters mentioned in schedule 1 .","sortOrder":8},{"sectionNumber":"sec.8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Minimum submission period for draft EIS or draft IAR","content":"### sec.8 Minimum submission period for draft EIS or draft IAR\n\nThe submission period set by the Coordinator-General for a draft EIS or draft IAR must be at least 28 days starting on the day after—\nfor a draft EIS—the day it is publicly notified under section 33 (1) of the Act ; or\nfor a draft IAR—the day it is publicly notified under section 33 (1) of the Act , as applied under section 34H (2) of the Act .\n- (a) for a draft EIS—the day it is publicly notified under section 33 (1) of the Act ; or\n- (b) for a draft IAR—the day it is publicly notified under section 33 (1) of the Act , as applied under section 34H (2) of the Act .","sortOrder":9},{"sectionNumber":"sec.9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Coordinator-General’s report","content":"### sec.9 Coordinator-General’s report\n\nA report under section 34D (2) or 34L (2) of the Act must contain the following matters—\na description of—\nthe project; and\nthe places affected by the project; and\nthe controlling provisions for the project;\na summary of the project’s relevant impacts;\na description of feasible mitigation measures, or changes to the project or procedures, proposed by the proponent or suggested in relevant submissions, to prevent or minimise the project’s relevant impacts;\nto the extent practicable, a description of feasible alternatives to the project identified in the EIS process or IAR process for the project, and the likely impact of the alternatives on matters of national environmental significance;\na statement of conditions of approval for the project that may be imposed to address impacts, identified in the EIS process or IAR process for the project, on matters of national environmental significance;\na statement of requirements for, and conditions of, approval applying, or proposed to apply, to the project when the report is prepared, including a description of the monitoring, enforcement and review procedures applying, or proposed to apply, to the project.\nAfter completing the report, the Coordinator-General must give a copy of it to the Commonwealth Minister.\nIn this section—\ncontrolling provision , for a project, means a provision of the Commonwealth Environment Act , part 3 that is decided by the Commonwealth Minister, under part 7 , division 2 of that Act, as a controlling provision for the action the subject of the project.\nmatter of national environmental significance means a matter protected by a provision of the Commonwealth Environment Act , part 3 , division 1 , as mentioned in section 34 of that Act.\nrelevant submission means a properly made submission, or a submission accepted by the Coordinator-General under—\nfor a draft EIS— section 34 of the Act ; or\nfor a draft IAR— section 34 of the Act , as applied under section 34H (3) of the Act .\n(sec.9-ssec.1) A report under section 34D (2) or 34L (2) of the Act must contain the following matters— a description of— the project; and the places affected by the project; and the controlling provisions for the project; a summary of the project’s relevant impacts; a description of feasible mitigation measures, or changes to the project or procedures, proposed by the proponent or suggested in relevant submissions, to prevent or minimise the project’s relevant impacts; to the extent practicable, a description of feasible alternatives to the project identified in the EIS process or IAR process for the project, and the likely impact of the alternatives on matters of national environmental significance; a statement of conditions of approval for the project that may be imposed to address impacts, identified in the EIS process or IAR process for the project, on matters of national environmental significance; a statement of requirements for, and conditions of, approval applying, or proposed to apply, to the project when the report is prepared, including a description of the monitoring, enforcement and review procedures applying, or proposed to apply, to the project.\n(sec.9-ssec.2) After completing the report, the Coordinator-General must give a copy of it to the Commonwealth Minister.\n(sec.9-ssec.3) In this section— controlling provision , for a project, means a provision of the Commonwealth Environment Act , part 3 that is decided by the Commonwealth Minister, under part 7 , division 2 of that Act, as a controlling provision for the action the subject of the project. matter of national environmental significance means a matter protected by a provision of the Commonwealth Environment Act , part 3 , division 1 , as mentioned in section 34 of that Act. relevant submission means a properly made submission, or a submission accepted by the Coordinator-General under— for a draft EIS— section 34 of the Act ; or for a draft IAR— section 34 of the Act , as applied under section 34H (3) of the Act .\n- (a) a description of— (i) the project; and (ii) the places affected by the project; and (iii) the controlling provisions for the project;\n- (i) the project; and\n- (ii) the places affected by the project; and\n- (iii) the controlling provisions for the project;\n- (b) a summary of the project’s relevant impacts;\n- (c) a description of feasible mitigation measures, or changes to the project or procedures, proposed by the proponent or suggested in relevant submissions, to prevent or minimise the project’s relevant impacts;\n- (d) to the extent practicable, a description of feasible alternatives to the project identified in the EIS process or IAR process for the project, and the likely impact of the alternatives on matters of national environmental significance;\n- (e) a statement of conditions of approval for the project that may be imposed to address impacts, identified in the EIS process or IAR process for the project, on matters of national environmental significance;\n- (f) a statement of requirements for, and conditions of, approval applying, or proposed to apply, to the project when the report is prepared, including a description of the monitoring, enforcement and review procedures applying, or proposed to apply, to the project.\n- (i) the project; and\n- (ii) the places affected by the project; and\n- (iii) the controlling provisions for the project;\n- (a) for a draft EIS— section 34 of the Act ; or\n- (b) for a draft IAR— section 34 of the Act , as applied under section 34H (3) of the Act .","sortOrder":10},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Assessment and approval of particular coordinated projects under bilateral agreement","content":"# Assessment and approval of particular coordinated projects under bilateral agreement","sortOrder":11},{"sectionNumber":"sec.10","sectionType":"section","heading":"Information required for draft protected matters report— Act , s 54P","content":"### sec.10 Information required for draft protected matters report— Act , s 54P\n\nFor section 54P (3) (a) of the Act , the information required is stated in schedule 2 .","sortOrder":12},{"sectionNumber":"sec.11","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notification requirements for draft protected matters report and amendment application— Act , ss 54Q and 54ZB","content":"### sec.11 Notification requirements for draft protected matters report and amendment application— Act , ss 54Q and 54ZB\n\nFor sections 54Q (4) (b) and 54ZB (2) (b) of the Act , the requirements stated in subsections (2) and (3) are prescribed.\nThe notification must state the following—\nthe project’s title;\nthe proponent’s full name;\na brief description of the project;\nthe location of the project.\nThe notification must be published—\nin a newspaper circulating throughout Australia; or\nin each State, in a newspaper circulating generally in the State.\nFor sections 54Q (4) (d) and 54ZB (2) (d) of the Act , the minimum period prescribed is 28 days starting on the day after the day of notification.\n(sec.11-ssec.1) For sections 54Q (4) (b) and 54ZB (2) (b) of the Act , the requirements stated in subsections (2) and (3) are prescribed.\n(sec.11-ssec.2) The notification must state the following— the project’s title; the proponent’s full name; a brief description of the project; the location of the project.\n(sec.11-ssec.3) The notification must be published— in a newspaper circulating throughout Australia; or in each State, in a newspaper circulating generally in the State.\n(sec.11-ssec.4) For sections 54Q (4) (d) and 54ZB (2) (d) of the Act , the minimum period prescribed is 28 days starting on the day after the day of notification.\n- (a) the project’s title;\n- (b) the proponent’s full name;\n- (c) a brief description of the project;\n- (d) the location of the project.\n- (a) in a newspaper circulating throughout Australia; or\n- (b) in each State, in a newspaper circulating generally in the State.","sortOrder":13},{"sectionNumber":"sec.12","sectionType":"section","heading":"Coordinator-General must publish particular documents","content":"### sec.12 Coordinator-General must publish particular documents\n\nThe Coordinator-General must publish the following documents on the department’s website—\nan application made under section 54K of the Act for a bilateral project declaration;\na draft protected matters report notified under section 54Q of the Act ;\na final protected matters report given under section 54R of the Act ;\na notice given under section 54X of the Act ;\nan assessment report given under section 54X of the Act ;\nan environmental approval issued under section 54Y of the Act ;\nan amendment application made under section 54Z of the Act ;\na notice given under section 54ZD of the Act ;\nan amended environmental approval issued under section 54ZE of the Act .\nThe document must be published—\nif the document is a draft protected matters report—during the submission period, under section 54Q (4) (d) of the Act , for the coordinated project to which the report relates; or\notherwise—as soon as practicable after the application is made, or the document is given or issued, under the Act .\n(sec.12-ssec.1) The Coordinator-General must publish the following documents on the department’s website— an application made under section 54K of the Act for a bilateral project declaration; a draft protected matters report notified under section 54Q of the Act ; a final protected matters report given under section 54R of the Act ; a notice given under section 54X of the Act ; an assessment report given under section 54X of the Act ; an environmental approval issued under section 54Y of the Act ; an amendment application made under section 54Z of the Act ; a notice given under section 54ZD of the Act ; an amended environmental approval issued under section 54ZE of the Act .\n(sec.12-ssec.2) The document must be published— if the document is a draft protected matters report—during the submission period, under section 54Q (4) (d) of the Act , for the coordinated project to which the report relates; or otherwise—as soon as practicable after the application is made, or the document is given or issued, under the Act .\n- (a) an application made under section 54K of the Act for a bilateral project declaration;\n- (b) a draft protected matters report notified under section 54Q of the Act ;\n- (c) a final protected matters report given under section 54R of the Act ;\n- (d) a notice given under section 54X of the Act ;\n- (e) an assessment report given under section 54X of the Act ;\n- (f) an environmental approval issued under section 54Y of the Act ;\n- (g) an amendment application made under section 54Z of the Act ;\n- (h) a notice given under section 54ZD of the Act ;\n- (i) an amended environmental approval issued under section 54ZE of the Act .\n- (a) if the document is a draft protected matters report—during the submission period, under section 54Q (4) (d) of the Act , for the coordinated project to which the report relates; or\n- (b) otherwise—as soon as practicable after the application is made, or the document is given or issued, under the Act .","sortOrder":14},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Planned development","content":"# Planned development","sortOrder":15},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Gold Coast University Hospital Project","content":"## Gold Coast University Hospital Project","sortOrder":16},{"sectionNumber":"sec.13","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for division","content":"### sec.13 Definitions for division\n\nIn this division—\nGold Coast University Hospital facilities means the Gold Coast University Hospital facilities described in the project report.\nGold Coast University Hospital facilities works means the project works of that name described in the project report and comprising works reasonably connected with, or incidental to, the construction of the Gold Coast University Hospital facilities.\npreliminary works means the project works comprising early incidental works, land purchasing, surveys, investigations, planning and preparation of detailed designs.\nproject report means the Coordinator-General’s report of August 2008 called ‘Gold Coast University Hospital Second Project Report’ held by the Coordinator-General and published on the department’s website.\nproject works means the works reasonably connected with, or incidental to, the construction of the Gold Coast University Hospital Project described in the project report.","sortOrder":17},{"sectionNumber":"sec.14","sectionType":"section","heading":"Coordinator-General directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 109","content":"### sec.14 Coordinator-General directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 109\n\nSubsection (2) is a direction for section 109 of the Act .\nThe Coordinator-General must undertake the following works—\nthe preliminary works;\nthe Gold Coast University Hospital facilities works.\n(sec.14-ssec.1) Subsection (2) is a direction for section 109 of the Act .\n(sec.14-ssec.2) The Coordinator-General must undertake the following works— the preliminary works; the Gold Coast University Hospital facilities works.\n- (a) the preliminary works;\n- (b) the Gold Coast University Hospital facilities works.","sortOrder":18},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Works for Fitzroy to Gladstone pipeline","content":"## Works for Fitzroy to Gladstone pipeline","sortOrder":19},{"sectionNumber":"sec.15","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for division","content":"### sec.15 Definitions for division\n\nIn this division—\ninvestigation area means the area shown as the proposed corridor investigation area on the map series of 17 November 2007 that—\nis called ‘Proposed Investigation Area for Fitzroy to Gladstone Pipeline’; and\nis held by the department; and\nis available for inspection by members of the public during office hours at the department’s head office.\npipeline investigations means the following works reasonably connected with the proposed construction of a pipeline for carrying water between the Fitzroy River and Gladstone—\ninvestigations to determine the engineering feasibility of constructing the pipeline, including, for example, the drilling of test pits and boreholes;\nsurveys of flora and fauna;\nsurveys of soil and water quality;\nsurveys of cultural heritage;\nvaluations of land;\nsurveys of land and watercourses.\nwater board means Gladstone Area Water Board ABN 88 409 667 181.\n- (a) is called ‘Proposed Investigation Area for Fitzroy to Gladstone Pipeline’; and\n- (b) is held by the department; and\n- (c) is available for inspection by members of the public during office hours at the department’s head office.\n- (a) investigations to determine the engineering feasibility of constructing the pipeline, including, for example, the drilling of test pits and boreholes;\n- (b) surveys of flora and fauna;\n- (c) surveys of soil and water quality;\n- (d) surveys of cultural heritage;\n- (e) valuations of land;\n- (f) surveys of land and watercourses.","sortOrder":20},{"sectionNumber":"sec.16","sectionType":"section","heading":"Water board directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 100","content":"### sec.16 Water board directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 100\n\nSubsection (2) is a direction for section 100 of the Act .\nThe water board must undertake the pipeline investigations in the investigation area.\n(sec.16-ssec.1) Subsection (2) is a direction for section 100 of the Act .\n(sec.16-ssec.2) The water board must undertake the pipeline investigations in the investigation area.","sortOrder":21},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4-div.3","sectionType":"division","heading":"Wyaralong water treatment plant and Cedar Grove and Karawatha inter-connectors","content":"## Wyaralong water treatment plant and Cedar Grove and Karawatha inter-connectors","sortOrder":22},{"sectionNumber":"sec.17","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for division","content":"### sec.17 Definitions for division\n\nIn this division—\nCedar Grove and Karawatha inter-connector project works means works reasonably connected with, or incidental to—\ncarrying out early incidental works, land purchasing, surveys, planning and proposed investigations for pipelines connecting the Wyaralong water treatment plant to the South East Queensland Water Grid, specifically the southern regional water pipeline and the Kuraby reservoir; or\nthe construction of the pipelines.\nproject works means—\nCedar Grove and Karawatha inter-connector project works; or\nWyaralong water treatment plant project works.\nQueensland Bulk Water Supply Authority means the Queensland Bulk Water Supply Authority (ABN 75 450 239 876) continued in existence under the South East Queensland Water (Restructuring) Act 2007 , section 6 .\nreserved works , in relation to each of the project works, means the parts of the works that, in the circumstances, can be carried out only with the exercise of a power the Coordinator-General may exercise under the Act only for or in connection with works undertaken by the Coordinator-General.\nWyaralong water treatment plant means the proposed water treatment plant at Wyaralong to process water extracted from Wyaralong Dam and the Logan River system.\nWyaralong water treatment plant project works means works reasonably connected with, or incidental to—\ncarrying out early incidental works, land purchasing, surveys, planning and investigations for the Wyaralong water treatment plant; or\nthe construction of the Wyaralong water treatment plant.\n- (a) carrying out early incidental works, land purchasing, surveys, planning and proposed investigations for pipelines connecting the Wyaralong water treatment plant to the South East Queensland Water Grid, specifically the southern regional water pipeline and the Kuraby reservoir; or\n- (b) the construction of the pipelines.\n- (a) Cedar Grove and Karawatha inter-connector project works; or\n- (b) Wyaralong water treatment plant project works.\n- (a) carrying out early incidental works, land purchasing, surveys, planning and investigations for the Wyaralong water treatment plant; or\n- (b) the construction of the Wyaralong water treatment plant.","sortOrder":23},{"sectionNumber":"sec.18","sectionType":"section","heading":"Queensland Bulk Water Supply Authority directed to undertake particular Wyaralong water treatment plant project works— Act , s 100","content":"### sec.18 Queensland Bulk Water Supply Authority directed to undertake particular Wyaralong water treatment plant project works— Act , s 100\n\nSubsection (2) is a direction for section 100 of the Act .\nThe Queensland Bulk Water Supply Authority must undertake all parts of the Wyaralong water treatment plant project works that are not reserved works.\n(sec.18-ssec.1) Subsection (2) is a direction for section 100 of the Act .\n(sec.18-ssec.2) The Queensland Bulk Water Supply Authority must undertake all parts of the Wyaralong water treatment plant project works that are not reserved works.","sortOrder":24},{"sectionNumber":"sec.19","sectionType":"section","heading":"Queensland Bulk Water Supply Authority directed to undertake particular Cedar Grove and Karawatha inter-connector project works— Act , s 100","content":"### sec.19 Queensland Bulk Water Supply Authority directed to undertake particular Cedar Grove and Karawatha inter-connector project works— Act , s 100\n\nSubsection (2) is a direction for section 100 of the Act .\nThe Queensland Bulk Water Supply Authority must undertake all parts of the Cedar Grove and Karawatha inter-connector project works that are not reserved works.\n(sec.19-ssec.1) Subsection (2) is a direction for section 100 of the Act .\n(sec.19-ssec.2) The Queensland Bulk Water Supply Authority must undertake all parts of the Cedar Grove and Karawatha inter-connector project works that are not reserved works.","sortOrder":25},{"sectionNumber":"sec.20","sectionType":"section","heading":"Coordinator-General directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 109","content":"### sec.20 Coordinator-General directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 109\n\nSubsection (2) is a direction for section 109 of the Act .\nThe Coordinator-General must undertake the reserved works.\n(sec.20-ssec.1) Subsection (2) is a direction for section 109 of the Act .\n(sec.20-ssec.2) The Coordinator-General must undertake the reserved works.","sortOrder":26},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4-div.4","sectionType":"division","heading":"Building Future Schools Fund Project","content":"## Building Future Schools Fund Project","sortOrder":27},{"sectionNumber":"sec.21","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for division","content":"### sec.21 Definitions for division\n\nIn this division—\nBuilding Future Schools Fund Project means the project of that name described in the project report.\nfacilitation works means the following works—\nworks to secure tenure for the Building Future Schools Fund Project;\nworks to secure access to land, including for investigations and temporary works, for the Building Future Schools Fund Project;\nworks reasonably connected with, or incidental to, carrying out the works mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b) , including, for example, opening, closing or otherwise rearranging roads.\nproject report means the report of November 2018, prepared by the Coordinator-General, called ‘Building Future Schools Fund Project Report’ and published on the department’s website.\n- (a) works to secure tenure for the Building Future Schools Fund Project;\n- (b) works to secure access to land, including for investigations and temporary works, for the Building Future Schools Fund Project;\n- (c) works reasonably connected with, or incidental to, carrying out the works mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b) , including, for example, opening, closing or otherwise rearranging roads.","sortOrder":28},{"sectionNumber":"sec.22","sectionType":"section","heading":"Coordinator-General directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 109","content":"### sec.22 Coordinator-General directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 109\n\nSubsection (2) is a direction for section 109 of the Act .\nThe Coordinator-General must undertake the facilitation works.\n(sec.22-ssec.1) Subsection (2) is a direction for section 109 of the Act .\n(sec.22-ssec.2) The Coordinator-General must undertake the facilitation works.","sortOrder":29},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4-div.5","sectionType":"division","heading":"Rookwood Weir Project","content":"## Rookwood Weir Project","sortOrder":30},{"sectionNumber":"sec.23","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for division","content":"### sec.23 Definitions for division\n\nIn this division—\nfacilitation works means the following works—\nworks to secure tenure for the Rookwood Weir Project;\nworks to secure access to land, including for investigations and temporary works, for the Rookwood Weir Project;\nworks reasonably connected with, or incidental to, carrying out the works mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b) , including, for example, opening, closing or otherwise rearranging roads.\nproject report means the report of November 2018, prepared by the Coordinator-General, called ‘Rookwood Weir Project Report’ and published on the department’s website.\nRookwood Weir Project means the project of that name described in the project report.\n- (a) works to secure tenure for the Rookwood Weir Project;\n- (b) works to secure access to land, including for investigations and temporary works, for the Rookwood Weir Project;\n- (c) works reasonably connected with, or incidental to, carrying out the works mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b) , including, for example, opening, closing or otherwise rearranging roads.","sortOrder":31},{"sectionNumber":"sec.24","sectionType":"section","heading":"Coordinator-General directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 109","content":"### sec.24 Coordinator-General directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 109\n\nSubsection (2) is a direction for section 109 of the Act .\nThe Coordinator-General must undertake the facilitation works.\n(sec.24-ssec.1) Subsection (2) is a direction for section 109 of the Act .\n(sec.24-ssec.2) The Coordinator-General must undertake the facilitation works.","sortOrder":32},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4-div.6","sectionType":"division","heading":"New Performing Arts Venue project","content":"## New Performing Arts Venue project","sortOrder":33},{"sectionNumber":"sec.25","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for division","content":"### sec.25 Definitions for division\n\nIn this division—\nfacilitation works means the following works—\nworks to secure access to land, including for investigations and temporary works, for the New Performing Arts Venue project;\nworks reasonably connected with, or incidental to, the works mentioned in paragraph (a) , including, for example, opening, closing or otherwise rearranging roads.\nNew Performing Arts Venue project means the project of that name described in the project report.\nproject report means the report of January 2020, prepared by the Coordinator-General, called ‘Queensland Performing Arts Centre Extension—New Performing Arts Venue’ and published on the department’s website.\n- (a) works to secure access to land, including for investigations and temporary works, for the New Performing Arts Venue project;\n- (b) works reasonably connected with, or incidental to, the works mentioned in paragraph (a) , including, for example, opening, closing or otherwise rearranging roads.","sortOrder":34},{"sectionNumber":"sec.26","sectionType":"section","heading":"Coordinator-General directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 109","content":"### sec.26 Coordinator-General directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 109\n\nSubsection (2) is a direction for section 109 of the Act .\nThe Coordinator-General must undertake the facilitation works.\n(sec.26-ssec.1) Subsection (2) is a direction for section 109 of the Act .\n(sec.26-ssec.2) The Coordinator-General must undertake the facilitation works.","sortOrder":35},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4-div.7","sectionType":"division","heading":"Cairns Convention Centre Expansion project","content":"## Cairns Convention Centre Expansion project","sortOrder":36},{"sectionNumber":"sec.27","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for division","content":"### sec.27 Definitions for division\n\nIn this division—\nCairns Convention Centre Expansion project means the project of that name described in the project report.\nfacilitation works means the following works—\nopening, closing or otherwise rearranging roads for the Cairns Convention Centre Expansion project;\nworks reasonably connected with, or incidental to, carrying out the works mentioned in paragraph (a) .\nproject report means the report of April 2020, prepared by the Coordinator-General, called ‘Cairns Convention Centre Expansion Project—Road Closure’ and published on the department’s website.\n- (a) opening, closing or otherwise rearranging roads for the Cairns Convention Centre Expansion project;\n- (b) works reasonably connected with, or incidental to, carrying out the works mentioned in paragraph (a) .","sortOrder":37},{"sectionNumber":"sec.28","sectionType":"section","heading":"Coordinator-General directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 109","content":"### sec.28 Coordinator-General directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 109\n\nSubsection (2) is a direction for section 109 of the Act .\nThe Coordinator-General must undertake the facilitation works.\n(sec.28-ssec.1) Subsection (2) is a direction for section 109 of the Act .\n(sec.28-ssec.2) The Coordinator-General must undertake the facilitation works.","sortOrder":38},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4-div.8","sectionType":"division","heading":"Currumbin Eco Parkland project","content":"## Currumbin Eco Parkland project","sortOrder":39},{"sectionNumber":"sec.28A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for division","content":"### sec.28A Definitions for division\n\nIn this division—\nCurrumbin Eco Parkland project means the project of that name described in the project report.\nMEDQ see the Economic Development Act 2012 , section 8 (1) .\nproject report means the report of June 2021, prepared by the Coordinator-General, called ‘Currumbin Eco Parkland Project Report’ and published on the department’s website.\nproject works means the works reasonably connected with, or incidental to, the investigation, planning and construction of the Currumbin Eco Parkland project.\nreserved works , in relation to the project works, means the parts of the works that, in the circumstances, can be carried out only with the exercise of a power the Coordinator-General may exercise under the Act only for or in connection with works undertaken by the Coordinator-General.\ns 28A ins 2021 SL No. 101 s 3","sortOrder":40},{"sectionNumber":"sec.28B","sectionType":"section","heading":"MEDQ directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 100","content":"### sec.28B MEDQ directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 100\n\nSubsection (2) is a direction for section 100 of the Act .\nMEDQ must undertake all parts of the project works that are not reserved works.\ns 28B ins 2021 SL No. 101 s 3\n(sec.28B-ssec.1) Subsection (2) is a direction for section 100 of the Act .\n(sec.28B-ssec.2) MEDQ must undertake all parts of the project works that are not reserved works.","sortOrder":41},{"sectionNumber":"sec.28C","sectionType":"section","heading":"Coordinator-General directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 109","content":"### sec.28C Coordinator-General directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 109\n\nSubsection (2) is a direction for section 109 of the Act .\nThe Coordinator-General must undertake the reserved works.\ns 28C ins 2021 SL No. 101 s 3\n(sec.28C-ssec.1) Subsection (2) is a direction for section 109 of the Act .\n(sec.28C-ssec.2) The Coordinator-General must undertake the reserved works.","sortOrder":42},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4-div.9","sectionType":"division","heading":"Far North Queensland Health and Innovation Precinct project","content":"## Far North Queensland Health and Innovation Precinct project","sortOrder":43},{"sectionNumber":"sec.28D","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for division","content":"### sec.28D Definitions for division\n\nIn this division—\nCairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service means the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service as continued under the Hospital and Health Boards Regulation 2023 , section 4 .\ns 28D def Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service amd 2023 SL No. 100 s 57\nFar North Queensland Health and Innovation Precinct project means the project of that name described in the project report.\nproject report means the report of June 2021, prepared by the Coordinator-General, called ‘Far North Queensland Health and Innovation Precinct project’ and published on the department’s website.\nproject works means the works reasonably connected with, or incidental to, the investigation, planning and construction of the Far North Queensland Health and Innovation Precinct project.\nreserved works , in relation to the project works, means the parts of the works that, in the circumstances, can be carried out only with the exercise of a power the Coordinator-General may exercise under the Act only for or in connection with works undertaken by the Coordinator-General.\ns 28D ins 2021 SL No. 101 s 3","sortOrder":44},{"sectionNumber":"sec.28E","sectionType":"section","heading":"Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 100","content":"### sec.28E Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 100\n\nSubsection (2) is a direction for section 100 of the Act .\nThe Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service must undertake all parts of the project works that are not reserved works.\ns 28E ins 2021 SL No. 101 s 3\n(sec.28E-ssec.1) Subsection (2) is a direction for section 100 of the Act .\n(sec.28E-ssec.2) The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service must undertake all parts of the project works that are not reserved works.","sortOrder":45},{"sectionNumber":"sec.28F","sectionType":"section","heading":"Coordinator-General directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 109","content":"### sec.28F Coordinator-General directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 109\n\nSubsection (2) is a direction for section 109 of the Act .\nThe Coordinator-General must undertake the reserved works.\ns 28F ins 2021 SL No. 101 s 3\n(sec.28F-ssec.1) Subsection (2) is a direction for section 109 of the Act .\n(sec.28F-ssec.2) The Coordinator-General must undertake the reserved works.","sortOrder":46},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4-div.10","sectionType":"division","heading":"Toowoomba to Warwick Water Pipeline project","content":"## Toowoomba to Warwick Water Pipeline project","sortOrder":47},{"sectionNumber":"sec.28G","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for division","content":"### sec.28G Definitions for division\n\nIn this division—\nproject report means the report of June 2021, prepared by the Coordinator-General, called ‘Toowoomba to Warwick Water Pipeline Project’ and published on the department’s website.\nproject works means the works reasonably connected with, or incidental to, the investigation and planning of the Toowoomba to Warwick Water Pipeline project.\nQueensland Bulk Water Supply Authority means the Queensland Bulk Water Supply Authority (ABN 75 450 239 876) continued in existence under the South East Queensland Water (Restructuring) Act 2007 , section 6 .\nreserved works , in relation to the project works, means the parts of the works that, in the circumstances, can be carried out only with the exercise of a power the Coordinator-General may exercise under the Act only for or in connection with works undertaken by the Coordinator-General.\nToowoomba to Warwick Water Pipeline project means the project of that name described in the project report.\ns 28G ins 2021 SL No. 101 s 3","sortOrder":48},{"sectionNumber":"sec.28H","sectionType":"section","heading":"Queensland Bulk Water Supply Authority directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 100","content":"### sec.28H Queensland Bulk Water Supply Authority directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 100\n\nSubsection (2) is a direction for section 100 of the Act .\nThe Queensland Bulk Water Supply Authority must undertake all parts of the project works that are not reserved works.\ns 28H ins 2021 SL No. 101 s 3\n(sec.28H-ssec.1) Subsection (2) is a direction for section 100 of the Act .\n(sec.28H-ssec.2) The Queensland Bulk Water Supply Authority must undertake all parts of the project works that are not reserved works.","sortOrder":49},{"sectionNumber":"sec.28I","sectionType":"section","heading":"Coordinator-General directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 109","content":"### sec.28I Coordinator-General directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 109\n\nSubsection (2) is a direction for section 109 of the Act .\nThe Coordinator-General must undertake the reserved works.\ns 28I ins 2021 SL No. 101 s 3\n(sec.28I-ssec.1) Subsection (2) is a direction for section 109 of the Act .\n(sec.28I-ssec.2) The Coordinator-General must undertake the reserved works.","sortOrder":50},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4-div.11","sectionType":"division","heading":"Workers accommodation for Borumba Pumped Hydro Energy Storage Project Exploratory Works","content":"## Workers accommodation for Borumba Pumped Hydro Energy Storage Project Exploratory Works","sortOrder":51},{"sectionNumber":"sec.28J","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for division","content":"### sec.28J Definitions for division\n\nIn this division—\nexploratory works means the works described in the project report as the Borumba Pumped Hydro Energy Storage Project exploratory works.\nproject report means the report of July 2023, prepared by the Coordinator-General, called ‘Borumba Pumped Hydro Energy Storage Project Exploratory Works - Temporary Workers Accommodation Camps Project Report’ and published on the department’s website.\nproject works means the works reasonably connected with, or incidental to, the construction, operation and decommissioning of temporary workers accommodation camps for workers carrying out the exploratory works.\nQueensland Hydro means Queensland Hydro Pty Ltd ACN 661 444 515.\nreserved works means the works reasonably connected with, or incidental to the following works—\nworks comprising the opening, closing or rearranging of roads as reasonably required to facilitate access for the carrying out of the project works;\nworks reasonably required to support the project works that, in the circumstances, can be carried out only with the exercise of a power the Coordinator-General may exercise under the Act .\ntemporary workers accommodation camps means the temporary workers accommodation camps described in the project report.\ns 28J ins 2023 SL No. 99 s 3\n- (a) works comprising the opening, closing or rearranging of roads as reasonably required to facilitate access for the carrying out of the project works;\n- (b) works reasonably required to support the project works that, in the circumstances, can be carried out only with the exercise of a power the Coordinator-General may exercise under the Act .","sortOrder":52},{"sectionNumber":"sec.28K","sectionType":"section","heading":"Queensland Hydro directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 100","content":"### sec.28K Queensland Hydro directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 100\n\nSubsection (2) is a direction for section 100 of the Act .\nQueensland Hydro must undertake the project works.\ns 28K ins 2023 SL No. 99 s 3\n(sec.28K-ssec.1) Subsection (2) is a direction for section 100 of the Act .\n(sec.28K-ssec.2) Queensland Hydro must undertake the project works.","sortOrder":53},{"sectionNumber":"sec.28L","sectionType":"section","heading":"Coordinator-General directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 109","content":"### sec.28L Coordinator-General directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 109\n\nSubsection (2) is a direction for section 109 of the Act .\nThe Coordinator-General must undertake the reserved works.\ns 28L ins 2023 SL No. 99 s 3\n(sec.28L-ssec.1) Subsection (2) is a direction for section 109 of the Act .\n(sec.28L-ssec.2) The Coordinator-General must undertake the reserved works.","sortOrder":54},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4-div.12","sectionType":"division","heading":"Strategic assessment for Julia Creek–Richmond Critical Minerals Zone Water Delivery Options","content":"## Strategic assessment for Julia Creek–Richmond Critical Minerals Zone Water Delivery Options","sortOrder":55},{"sectionNumber":"sec.28M","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for division","content":"### sec.28M Definitions for division\n\nIn this division—\nproject report means the report of October 2023, prepared by the Coordinator-General, called ‘Julia Creek/Richmond Critical Minerals Zone Water Delivery Options Project Report’ and published on the department’s website.\nproject works means the works reasonably connected with, or incidental to, the development of a strategic assessment for the Julia Creek/Richmond Critical Minerals Zone Water Delivery Options described in the project report.\nSunWater means SunWater Limited ACN 131 034 985.\ns 28M ins 2023 SL No. 156 s 3","sortOrder":56},{"sectionNumber":"sec.28N","sectionType":"section","heading":"SunWater directed to undertake particular works within particular time— Act , ss 100 and 102","content":"### sec.28N SunWater directed to undertake particular works within particular time— Act , ss 100 and 102\n\nSubsection (2) is a direction for section 100 of the Act .\nSunWater must undertake the project works.\nFor section 102 (a) of the Act , SunWater must complete the project works by 30 June 2024.\ns 28N ins 2023 SL No. 156 s 3\n(sec.28N-ssec.1) Subsection (2) is a direction for section 100 of the Act .\n(sec.28N-ssec.2) SunWater must undertake the project works.\n(sec.28N-ssec.3) For section 102 (a) of the Act , SunWater must complete the project works by 30 June 2024.","sortOrder":57},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4-div.13","sectionType":"division","heading":"CopperString 2032 Workers Accommodation Camps","content":"## CopperString 2032 Workers Accommodation Camps","sortOrder":58},{"sectionNumber":"sec.28O","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for division","content":"### sec.28O Definitions for division\n\nIn this division—\nCopperString 2032 workers accommodation camps means the workers accommodation camps described in the project report.\nfacilitation works means the works reasonably connected with, or incidental to, the following works—\nworks to secure tenure for the CopperString 2032 workers accommodation camps;\nworks reasonably required to secure access to land for the purpose of carrying out the project works, including for investigations and temporary works;\nworks comprising the opening, closing or rearranging of roads as reasonably required for carrying out the project works.\nPowerlink Queensland means Queensland Electricity Transmission Corporation Limited ACN 078 849 233.\nproject report means the report of May 2024, prepared by the Coordinator-General, called ‘CopperString 2032 Workers Accommodation Camps – Hughenden, Julia Creek and Richmond’ and published on the department’s website.\nproject works means the works reasonably connected with, or incidental to, the construction of the CopperString 2032 workers accommodation camps.\ns 28O ins 2024 SL No. 79 s 3\n- (a) works to secure tenure for the CopperString 2032 workers accommodation camps;\n- (b) works reasonably required to secure access to land for the purpose of carrying out the project works, including for investigations and temporary works;\n- (c) works comprising the opening, closing or rearranging of roads as reasonably required for carrying out the project works.","sortOrder":59},{"sectionNumber":"sec.28P","sectionType":"section","heading":"Powerlink Queensland directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 100","content":"### sec.28P Powerlink Queensland directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 100\n\nSubsection (2) is a direction for section 100 of the Act .\nPowerlink Queensland must undertake the project works.\ns 28P ins 2024 SL No. 79 s 3\n(sec.28P-ssec.1) Subsection (2) is a direction for section 100 of the Act .\n(sec.28P-ssec.2) Powerlink Queensland must undertake the project works.","sortOrder":60},{"sectionNumber":"sec.28Q","sectionType":"section","heading":"Coordinator-General directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 109","content":"### sec.28Q Coordinator-General directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 109\n\nSubsection (2) is a direction for section 109 of the Act .\nThe Coordinator-General must undertake the facilitation works.\ns 28Q ins 2024 SL No. 79 s 3\n(sec.28Q-ssec.1) Subsection (2) is a direction for section 109 of the Act .\n(sec.28Q-ssec.2) The Coordinator-General must undertake the facilitation works.","sortOrder":61},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4-div.14","sectionType":"division","heading":"Toowoomba to Warwick Water Pipeline project (construction and commissioning)","content":"## Toowoomba to Warwick Water Pipeline project (construction and commissioning)","sortOrder":62},{"sectionNumber":"sec.28R","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for division","content":"### sec.28R Definitions for division\n\nIn this division—\nproject report means the report of May 2024, prepared by the Coordinator-General, called ‘Toowoomba to Warwick Water Pipeline Project (construction and commissioning)’ and published on the department’s website.\nproject works means the works reasonably connected with, or incidental to, the construction and commissioning of the Toowoomba to Warwick Water Pipeline project.\nQueensland Bulk Water Supply Authority means the Queensland Bulk Water Supply Authority ABN 75 450 239 876 continued in existence under the South East Queensland Water (Restructuring) Act 2007 , section 6 .\nreserved works , in relation to the project works, means the parts of the works that, in the circumstances, can be carried out only with the exercise of a power the Coordinator-General may exercise under the Act only for or in connection with works undertaken by the Coordinator-General.\nToowoomba to Warwick Water Pipeline project means the project of that name described in the project report.\ns 28R ins 2024 SL No. 115 s 3","sortOrder":63},{"sectionNumber":"sec.28S","sectionType":"section","heading":"Queensland Bulk Water Supply Authority directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 100","content":"### sec.28S Queensland Bulk Water Supply Authority directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 100\n\nSubsection (2) is a direction for section 100 of the Act .\nThe Queensland Bulk Water Supply Authority must undertake all parts of the project works that are not reserved works.\ns 28S ins 2024 SL No. 115 s 3\n(sec.28S-ssec.1) Subsection (2) is a direction for section 100 of the Act .\n(sec.28S-ssec.2) The Queensland Bulk Water Supply Authority must undertake all parts of the project works that are not reserved works.","sortOrder":64},{"sectionNumber":"sec.28T","sectionType":"section","heading":"Coordinator-General directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 109","content":"### sec.28T Coordinator-General directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 109\n\nSubsection (2) is a direction for section 109 of the Act .\nThe Coordinator-General must undertake the reserved works.\ns 28T ins 2024 SL No. 115 s 3\n(sec.28T-ssec.1) Subsection (2) is a direction for section 109 of the Act .\n(sec.28T-ssec.2) The Coordinator-General must undertake the reserved works.","sortOrder":65},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4-div.15","sectionType":"division","heading":"Borumba Pumped Hydro Energy Storage Project Exploratory Works","content":"## Borumba Pumped Hydro Energy Storage Project Exploratory Works","sortOrder":66},{"sectionNumber":"sec.28U","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for division","content":"### sec.28U Definitions for division\n\nIn this division—\nexploratory works means the works described in the project report as the Borumba Pumped Hydro Energy Storage Project Exploratory Works.\nfacilitation works means the following works—\nthe parts of the project works that may be carried out with the exercise of a power the Coordinator-General may exercise under the Act ;\nother works reasonably required to support the project works that may be carried out with the exercise of a power the Coordinator-General may exercise under the Act only for, or in connection with, works undertaken by the Coordinator-General.\nproject report means the report of August 2024, prepared by the Coordinator-General, called ‘Borumba Pumped Hydro Energy Storage Project Exploratory Works – Geotechnical and Investigations’ and published on the department’s website.\nproject works means the works reasonably connected with, or incidental to, carrying out the part of the exploratory works described in the project report as the Project Works.\nQueensland Hydro means Queensland Hydro Pty Ltd ACN 661 444 515.\ns 28U ins 2024 SL No. 202 s 4\n- (a) the parts of the project works that may be carried out with the exercise of a power the Coordinator-General may exercise under the Act ;\n- (b) other works reasonably required to support the project works that may be carried out with the exercise of a power the Coordinator-General may exercise under the Act only for, or in connection with, works undertaken by the Coordinator-General.","sortOrder":67},{"sectionNumber":"sec.28V","sectionType":"section","heading":"Queensland Hydro directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 100","content":"### sec.28V Queensland Hydro directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 100\n\nSubsection (2) is a direction for section 100 of the Act .\nQueensland Hydro must undertake all parts of the project works that are not facilitation works.\ns 28V ins 2024 SL No. 202 s 4\n(sec.28V-ssec.1) Subsection (2) is a direction for section 100 of the Act .\n(sec.28V-ssec.2) Queensland Hydro must undertake all parts of the project works that are not facilitation works.","sortOrder":68},{"sectionNumber":"sec.28W","sectionType":"section","heading":"Coordinator-General directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 109","content":"### sec.28W Coordinator-General directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 109\n\nSubsection (2) is a direction for section 109 of the Act .\nThe Coordinator-General must undertake the facilitation works.\ns 28W ins 2024 SL No. 202 s 4\n(sec.28W-ssec.1) Subsection (2) is a direction for section 109 of the Act .\n(sec.28W-ssec.2) The Coordinator-General must undertake the facilitation works.","sortOrder":69},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4-div.16","sectionType":"division","heading":"Paradise Dam Improvement Project—Early Works","content":"## Paradise Dam Improvement Project—Early Works","sortOrder":70},{"sectionNumber":"sec.28X","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for division","content":"### sec.28X Definitions for division\n\nIn this division—\nfacilitation works means the following works—\nthe parts of the project works that may be carried out with the exercise of a power the Coordinator-General may exercise under the Act ;\nother works reasonably required to support the project works that may be carried out with the exercise of a power the Coordinator-General may exercise under the Act only for, or in connection with, works undertaken by the Coordinator-General.\nproject report means the report of April 2025, prepared by the Coordinator-General, called ‘Paradise Dam Improvement Project – Early Works’ and published on the department’s website.\nproject works means the works reasonably connected with, or incidental to, carrying out the works described in the project report as the Early Works.\nSunwater means Sunwater Limited ACN 131 034 985.\ns 28X ins 2025 SL No. 41 s 3\n- (a) the parts of the project works that may be carried out with the exercise of a power the Coordinator-General may exercise under the Act ;\n- (b) other works reasonably required to support the project works that may be carried out with the exercise of a power the Coordinator-General may exercise under the Act only for, or in connection with, works undertaken by the Coordinator-General.","sortOrder":71},{"sectionNumber":"sec.28Y","sectionType":"section","heading":"Sunwater directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 100","content":"### sec.28Y Sunwater directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 100\n\nSubsection (2) is a direction for section 100 of the Act .\nSunwater must undertake all parts of the project works that are not facilitation works.\ns 28Y ins 2025 SL No. 41 s 3\n(sec.28Y-ssec.1) Subsection (2) is a direction for section 100 of the Act .\n(sec.28Y-ssec.2) Sunwater must undertake all parts of the project works that are not facilitation works.","sortOrder":72},{"sectionNumber":"sec.28Z","sectionType":"section","heading":"Coordinator-General directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 109","content":"### sec.28Z Coordinator-General directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 109\n\nSubsection (2) is a direction for section 109 of the Act .\nThe Coordinator-General must undertake the facilitation works.\ns 28Z ins 2025 SL No. 41 s 3\n(sec.28Z-ssec.1) Subsection (2) is a direction for section 109 of the Act .\n(sec.28Z-ssec.2) The Coordinator-General must undertake the facilitation works.","sortOrder":73},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4-div.17","sectionType":"division","heading":"Bribie Island Breakthrough Emergency Works","content":"## Bribie Island Breakthrough Emergency Works","sortOrder":74},{"sectionNumber":"sec.28ZA","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for division","content":"### sec.28ZA Definitions for division\n\nIn this division—\nproject report means the report of July 2025, prepared by the Coordinator-General, called ‘Bribie Island Breakthrough Emergency Works’ and published on the department’s website.\nproject works means the works reasonably connected with, or incidental to, carrying out the works described in the project report as the project works.\ns 28ZA ins 2025 SL No. 86 s 3","sortOrder":75},{"sectionNumber":"sec.28ZB","sectionType":"section","heading":"Coordinator-General directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 109","content":"### sec.28ZB Coordinator-General directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 109\n\nSubsection (2) is a direction for section 109 of the Act .\nThe Coordinator-General must undertake the project works.\nThis section does not limit, and is not limited by, section 28ZC .\ns 28ZB ins 2025 SL No. 86 s 3\n(sec.28ZB-ssec.1) Subsection (2) is a direction for section 109 of the Act .\n(sec.28ZB-ssec.2) The Coordinator-General must undertake the project works.\n(sec.28ZB-ssec.3) This section does not limit, and is not limited by, section 28ZC .","sortOrder":76},{"sectionNumber":"sec.28ZC","sectionType":"section","heading":"Particular works on foreshore and under waters— Act , s 140","content":"### sec.28ZC Particular works on foreshore and under waters— Act , s 140\n\nFor section 140 (1) of the Act , the Coordinator-General is authorised to undertake the project works in, on, over, through or across—\nthe foreshore of Bribie Island, Caloundra, Golden Beach or Pelican Waters; or\nland lying under the waters of Moreton Bay that are Queensland waters.\nFor section 140 (1) (a) of the Act , the Coordinator-General is authorised—\nto take sand, stone, gravel or other material from the foreshore or land mentioned in subsection (1) ; and\nto use the sand, stone, gravel or other material taken under paragraph (a) for the project works.\nSubsection (4) is a direction for section 140 (1) (b) of the Act .\nThe taking and use of the sand, stone, gravel or other material under subsection (2) for the project works is accepted development under the Planning Act .\ns 28ZC ins 2025 SL No. 86 s 3\n(sec.28ZC-ssec.1) For section 140 (1) of the Act , the Coordinator-General is authorised to undertake the project works in, on, over, through or across— the foreshore of Bribie Island, Caloundra, Golden Beach or Pelican Waters; or land lying under the waters of Moreton Bay that are Queensland waters.\n(sec.28ZC-ssec.2) For section 140 (1) (a) of the Act , the Coordinator-General is authorised— to take sand, stone, gravel or other material from the foreshore or land mentioned in subsection (1) ; and to use the sand, stone, gravel or other material taken under paragraph (a) for the project works.\n(sec.28ZC-ssec.3) Subsection (4) is a direction for section 140 (1) (b) of the Act .\n(sec.28ZC-ssec.4) The taking and use of the sand, stone, gravel or other material under subsection (2) for the project works is accepted development under the Planning Act .\n- (a) the foreshore of Bribie Island, Caloundra, Golden Beach or Pelican Waters; or\n- (b) land lying under the waters of Moreton Bay that are Queensland waters.\n- (a) to take sand, stone, gravel or other material from the foreshore or land mentioned in subsection (1) ; and\n- (b) to use the sand, stone, gravel or other material taken under paragraph (a) for the project works.","sortOrder":77},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4-div.18","sectionType":"division","heading":"Barlil Weir Project and Cooranga Weir Project—Investigation Works","content":"## Barlil Weir Project and Cooranga Weir Project—Investigation Works","sortOrder":78},{"sectionNumber":"sec.28ZD","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for division","content":"### sec.28ZD Definitions for division\n\nIn this division—\nproject report means the report of October 2025, prepared by the Coordinator-General, called ‘Barlil Weir Project and Cooranga Weir Project – Investigation Works’ and published on the department’s website.\nproject works means the works reasonably connected with, or incidental to, carrying out the works described in the project report as the Investigation Works.\nreserved works means the parts of the project works relating to securing access to land that, in the circumstances, can be carried out only with the exercise of a power the Coordinator-General may exercise under the Act for or in connection with works undertaken by the Coordinator-General.\nSunwater means Sunwater Limited ACN 131 034 985.\ns 28ZD ins 2025 SL No. 150 s 3","sortOrder":79},{"sectionNumber":"sec.28ZE","sectionType":"section","heading":"Sunwater directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 100","content":"### sec.28ZE Sunwater directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 100\n\nSubsection (2) is a direction for section 100 of the Act .\nSunwater must undertake all parts of the project works that are not reserved works.\ns 28ZE ins 2025 SL No. 150 s 3\n(sec.28ZE-ssec.1) Subsection (2) is a direction for section 100 of the Act .\n(sec.28ZE-ssec.2) Sunwater must undertake all parts of the project works that are not reserved works.","sortOrder":80},{"sectionNumber":"sec.28ZF","sectionType":"section","heading":"Coordinator-General directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 109","content":"### sec.28ZF Coordinator-General directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 109\n\nSubsection (2) is a direction for section 109 of the Act .\nThe Coordinator-General must undertake the reserved works.\ns 28ZF ins 2025 SL No. 150 s 3\n(sec.28ZF-ssec.1) Subsection (2) is a direction for section 109 of the Act .\n(sec.28ZF-ssec.2) The Coordinator-General must undertake the reserved works.","sortOrder":81},{"sectionNumber":"pt.5","sectionType":"part","heading":"Fees","content":"# Fees","sortOrder":82},{"sectionNumber":"sec.29","sectionType":"section","heading":"Fees","content":"### sec.29 Fees\n\nThe fees payable under part 4 of the Act are stated in schedule 3 .\nThe fees payable under part 4A of the Act are stated in schedule 4 .\nThe fees payable under part 6 , division 1 of the Act are stated in schedule 5 .\nThe fees payable under part 6 , division 7 of the Act are stated in schedule 6 .\nThe fees payable in relation to a request to take land for particular infrastructure facilities are stated in schedule 7 .\n(sec.29-ssec.1) The fees payable under part 4 of the Act are stated in schedule 3 .\n(sec.29-ssec.2) The fees payable under part 4A of the Act are stated in schedule 4 .\n(sec.29-ssec.3) The fees payable under part 6 , division 1 of the Act are stated in schedule 5 .\n(sec.29-ssec.4) The fees payable under part 6 , division 7 of the Act are stated in schedule 6 .\n(sec.29-ssec.5) The fees payable in relation to a request to take land for particular infrastructure facilities are stated in schedule 7 .","sortOrder":83},{"sectionNumber":"sec.30","sectionType":"section","heading":"Refund of fees","content":"### sec.30 Refund of fees\n\nThe Coordinator-General may refund all or part of a fee paid for an application or request under the Act if the Coordinator-General considers the refund is reasonable having regard to—\nthe stage reached of the assessment process for the application or request; or\nany other relevant matter.\n- (a) the stage reached of the assessment process for the application or request; or\n- (b) any other relevant matter.","sortOrder":84},{"sectionNumber":"pt.6","sectionType":"part","heading":"Transitional provision","content":"# Transitional provision","sortOrder":85},{"sectionNumber":"sec.31","sectionType":"section","heading":"Things done before commencement under particular directions for Act , ss 100 and 109","content":"### sec.31 Things done before commencement under particular directions for Act , ss 100 and 109\n\nThis section applies if, before the commencement, a thing was done under a direction given under a provision of the expired regulation (the former provision ) stated in column 1 of the table.\nColumn 1\nColumn 2\nFormer provision\nProvision of this regulation\nsection 15\nsection 14\nsection 17\nsection 16\nsection 27\nsection 18\nsection 28\nsection 19\nsection 29\nsection 20\nsection 31B\nsection 22\nsection 31D\nsection 24\nsection 31F\nsection 26\nsection 31H\nsection 28\nThe thing is taken to have been done under the direction given under the provision of this regulation stated opposite the former provision in column 2 of the table in subsection (1).\nIn this section—\ndirection means a direction for section 100 or 109 of the Act .\nexpired regulation means the expired State Development and Public Works Organisation Regulation 2010 .\n(sec.31-ssec.1) This section applies if, before the commencement, a thing was done under a direction given under a provision of the expired regulation (the former provision ) stated in column 1 of the table. Column 1 Column 2 Former provision Provision of this regulation section 15 section 14 section 17 section 16 section 27 section 18 section 28 section 19 section 29 section 20 section 31B section 22 section 31D section 24 section 31F section 26 section 31H section 28\n(sec.31-ssec.2) The thing is taken to have been done under the direction given under the provision of this regulation stated opposite the former provision in column 2 of the table in subsection (1).\n(sec.31-ssec.3) In this section— direction means a direction for section 100 or 109 of the Act . expired regulation means the expired State Development and Public Works Organisation Regulation 2010 .","sortOrder":86},{"sectionNumber":"sch.3-pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"General provisions","content":"# General provisions","sortOrder":87},{"sectionNumber":"sch.3-sec.1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for schedule","content":"### sch.3-sec.1 Definitions for schedule\n\nIn this schedule—\npart 2 project means a project in relation to which part 2 of this regulation applies.\nresource project see the Environmental Protection Act , section 112 .\nresource tenure see the Environmental Protection Act , schedule 4 .\nsignificant off-tenure project means a project that—\nrelates to a resource project; and\nis carried out on land, other than land to which the resource tenure for the resource project applies.\nsuperseded lapse date , for a declaration under section 26 of the Act , means the date the declaration would have lapsed if the Coordinator-General had not, under section 27A (3) or 27B (3) of the Act , stated a later time for the declaration to lapse.\n- (a) relates to a resource project; and\n- (b) is carried out on land, other than land to which the resource tenure for the resource project applies.","sortOrder":88},{"sectionNumber":"sch.3-sec.2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Operation of schedule","content":"### sch.3-sec.2 Operation of schedule\n\nThis schedule provides for the fees mentioned in section 25A of the Act .\nThe fees are for the matters relating to the administration of part 4 of the Act by the Coordinator-General that are stated in part 2 , tables 1 to 5, column 1.\n(sch.3-sec.2-ssec.1) This schedule provides for the fees mentioned in section 25A of the Act .\n(sch.3-sec.2-ssec.2) The fees are for the matters relating to the administration of part 4 of the Act by the Coordinator-General that are stated in part 2 , tables 1 to 5, column 1.","sortOrder":89},{"sectionNumber":"sch.3-sec.3","sectionType":"section","heading":"When fees are payable","content":"### sch.3-sec.3 When fees are payable\n\nThe fee for each of the matters stated in part 2 , tables 1 to 5, column 1 is payable on the happening of the event stated opposite the matter in column 2 of the table.","sortOrder":90},{"sectionNumber":"sch.3-sec.4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Amount of fees","content":"### sch.3-sec.4 Amount of fees\n\nThe amount of the fee for each of the matters is—\nif the fee becomes payable before 1 July 2021—the prescribed amount; or\nif the fee becomes payable during the financial year beginning 1 July 2021—the prescribed amount, CPI indexed for the financial year beginning 1 July 2021; or\nif the fee becomes payable during any later financial year—the prescribed amount, CPI indexed for the financial year beginning 1 July 2021 and each later financial year.\nHowever, if the amount provided for under subsection (1) (b) or (c) is an amount that is or includes a fraction of a dollar, the amount is taken to be the amount that is the nearest dollar, rounded up.\nIn this section—\nCPI indexed , for a financial year (the relevant financial year ), means the addition of any amount that equates to any percentage increase in the CPI between the following quarters—\nthe March quarter for the financial year before the previous financial year to the relevant financial year;\nthe March quarter for the previous financial year to the relevant financial year.\nprescribed amount means—\nfor a matter stated in part 2 , table 1, 2 or 3—\nif subparagraphs (ii) , (iii) and (iv) do not apply—the amount stated opposite the matter in column 3 of the table; or\nif the project is a part 2 project, but not a significant off-tenure project—the total of the amounts stated opposite the matter in columns 3 and 4 of the table; or\nif the project is a significant off-tenure project, but not a part 2 project—the total of the amounts stated opposite the matter in columns 3 and 5 of the table; or\nif the project is a part 2 project and a significant off-tenure project—the total of the amounts stated opposite the matter in columns 3, 4 and 5 of the table; or\nfor a matter stated in part 2 , table 4 or 5—the amount stated opposite the matter in column 3 of the table.\n(sch.3-sec.4-ssec.1) The amount of the fee for each of the matters is— if the fee becomes payable before 1 July 2021—the prescribed amount; or if the fee becomes payable during the financial year beginning 1 July 2021—the prescribed amount, CPI indexed for the financial year beginning 1 July 2021; or if the fee becomes payable during any later financial year—the prescribed amount, CPI indexed for the financial year beginning 1 July 2021 and each later financial year.\n(sch.3-sec.4-ssec.2) However, if the amount provided for under subsection (1) (b) or (c) is an amount that is or includes a fraction of a dollar, the amount is taken to be the amount that is the nearest dollar, rounded up.\n(sch.3-sec.4-ssec.3) In this section— CPI indexed , for a financial year (the relevant financial year ), means the addition of any amount that equates to any percentage increase in the CPI between the following quarters— the March quarter for the financial year before the previous financial year to the relevant financial year; the March quarter for the previous financial year to the relevant financial year. prescribed amount means— for a matter stated in part 2 , table 1, 2 or 3— if subparagraphs (ii) , (iii) and (iv) do not apply—the amount stated opposite the matter in column 3 of the table; or if the project is a part 2 project, but not a significant off-tenure project—the total of the amounts stated opposite the matter in columns 3 and 4 of the table; or if the project is a significant off-tenure project, but not a part 2 project—the total of the amounts stated opposite the matter in columns 3 and 5 of the table; or if the project is a part 2 project and a significant off-tenure project—the total of the amounts stated opposite the matter in columns 3, 4 and 5 of the table; or for a matter stated in part 2 , table 4 or 5—the amount stated opposite the matter in column 3 of the table.\n- (a) if the fee becomes payable before 1 July 2021—the prescribed amount; or\n- (b) if the fee becomes payable during the financial year beginning 1 July 2021—the prescribed amount, CPI indexed for the financial year beginning 1 July 2021; or\n- (c) if the fee becomes payable during any later financial year—the prescribed amount, CPI indexed for the financial year beginning 1 July 2021 and each later financial year.\n- (a) the March quarter for the financial year before the previous financial year to the relevant financial year;\n- (b) the March quarter for the previous financial year to the relevant financial year.\n- (a) for a matter stated in part 2 , table 1, 2 or 3— (i) if subparagraphs (ii) , (iii) and (iv) do not apply—the amount stated opposite the matter in column 3 of the table; or (ii) if the project is a part 2 project, but not a significant off-tenure project—the total of the amounts stated opposite the matter in columns 3 and 4 of the table; or (iii) if the project is a significant off-tenure project, but not a part 2 project—the total of the amounts stated opposite the matter in columns 3 and 5 of the table; or (iv) if the project is a part 2 project and a significant off-tenure project—the total of the amounts stated opposite the matter in columns 3, 4 and 5 of the table; or\n- (i) if subparagraphs (ii) , (iii) and (iv) do not apply—the amount stated opposite the matter in column 3 of the table; or\n- (ii) if the project is a part 2 project, but not a significant off-tenure project—the total of the amounts stated opposite the matter in columns 3 and 4 of the table; or\n- (iii) if the project is a significant off-tenure project, but not a part 2 project—the total of the amounts stated opposite the matter in columns 3 and 5 of the table; or\n- (iv) if the project is a part 2 project and a significant off-tenure project—the total of the amounts stated opposite the matter in columns 3, 4 and 5 of the table; or\n- (b) for a matter stated in part 2 , table 4 or 5—the amount stated opposite the matter in column 3 of the table.\n- (i) if subparagraphs (ii) , (iii) and (iv) do not apply—the amount stated opposite the matter in column 3 of the table; or\n- (ii) if the project is a part 2 project, but not a significant off-tenure project—the total of the amounts stated opposite the matter in columns 3 and 4 of the table; or\n- (iii) if the project is a significant off-tenure project, but not a part 2 project—the total of the amounts stated opposite the matter in columns 3 and 5 of the table; or\n- (iv) if the project is a part 2 project and a significant off-tenure project—the total of the amounts stated opposite the matter in columns 3, 4 and 5 of the table; or","sortOrder":91},{"sectionNumber":"sch.3-sec.5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Publication of amounts","content":"### sch.3-sec.5 Publication of amounts\n\nThe Coordinator-General must publish on the department’s website the amount of the fee for each of the matters as worked out under section 4 .\nA failure to comply with subsection (1) does not limit or otherwise affect the operation of section 4 .\n(sch.3-sec.5-ssec.1) The Coordinator-General must publish on the department’s website the amount of the fee for each of the matters as worked out under section 4 .\n(sch.3-sec.5-ssec.2) A failure to comply with subsection (1) does not limit or otherwise affect the operation of section 4 .","sortOrder":92},{"sectionNumber":"sch.3-pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Tables of fees","content":"# Tables of fees","sortOrder":93},{"sectionNumber":"sch.4-pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"General provisions","content":"# General provisions","sortOrder":94},{"sectionNumber":"sch.4-sec.1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for schedule","content":"### sch.4-sec.1 Definitions for schedule\n\nIn this schedule—\namendment application , for an environmental approval, see section 54Z (1) of the Act .\nassessment and approval process means the process under part 4A , division 3 of the Act for a coordinated project.","sortOrder":95},{"sectionNumber":"sch.4-sec.2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Operation of schedule","content":"### sch.4-sec.2 Operation of schedule\n\nThis schedule provides for the fees for—\nan application under section 54K (1) of the Act for a bilateral project declaration; and\nthe assessment and approval process for a coordinated project for which a bilateral project declaration has been made; and\nan amendment application for an environmental approval; and\na reinstatement request for an environmental approval.\n- (a) an application under section 54K (1) of the Act for a bilateral project declaration; and\n- (b) the assessment and approval process for a coordinated project for which a bilateral project declaration has been made; and\n- (c) an amendment application for an environmental approval; and\n- (d) a reinstatement request for an environmental approval.","sortOrder":96},{"sectionNumber":"sch.4-sec.3","sectionType":"section","heading":"When fees are payable","content":"### sch.4-sec.3 When fees are payable\n\nThe fee for each of the matters stated in part 2 , table 1 or 2, column 1 is payable on the happening of the event stated opposite the matter in column 2 of the table.","sortOrder":97},{"sectionNumber":"sch.4-sec.4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Amount of fees","content":"### sch.4-sec.4 Amount of fees\n\nThe amount of the fee for each of the matters is—\nif the fee becomes payable before 1 July 2021—the amount stated opposite the matter in part 2 , table 1 or 2, column 3 (the column 3 amount ); or\nif the fee becomes payable during the financial year beginning 1 July 2021—the column 3 amount, CPI indexed for the financial year beginning 1 July 2021; or\nif the fee becomes payable during any later financial year—the column 3 amount, CPI indexed for the financial year beginning 1 July 2021 and each later financial year.\nHowever, if the amount provided for under subsection (1) (b) or (c) is an amount that is or includes a fraction of a dollar, the amount is taken to be the amount that is the nearest dollar, rounded up.\nIn this section—\nCPI indexed , for a financial year (the relevant financial year ), means the addition of any amount that equates to any percentage increase in the CPI between the following quarters—\nthe March quarter for the financial year before the previous financial year to the relevant financial year;\nthe March quarter for the previous financial year to the relevant financial year.\n(sch.4-sec.4-ssec.1) The amount of the fee for each of the matters is— if the fee becomes payable before 1 July 2021—the amount stated opposite the matter in part 2 , table 1 or 2, column 3 (the column 3 amount ); or if the fee becomes payable during the financial year beginning 1 July 2021—the column 3 amount, CPI indexed for the financial year beginning 1 July 2021; or if the fee becomes payable during any later financial year—the column 3 amount, CPI indexed for the financial year beginning 1 July 2021 and each later financial year.\n(sch.4-sec.4-ssec.2) However, if the amount provided for under subsection (1) (b) or (c) is an amount that is or includes a fraction of a dollar, the amount is taken to be the amount that is the nearest dollar, rounded up.\n(sch.4-sec.4-ssec.3) In this section— CPI indexed , for a financial year (the relevant financial year ), means the addition of any amount that equates to any percentage increase in the CPI between the following quarters— the March quarter for the financial year before the previous financial year to the relevant financial year; the March quarter for the previous financial year to the relevant financial year.\n- (a) if the fee becomes payable before 1 July 2021—the amount stated opposite the matter in part 2 , table 1 or 2, column 3 (the column 3 amount ); or\n- (b) if the fee becomes payable during the financial year beginning 1 July 2021—the column 3 amount, CPI indexed for the financial year beginning 1 July 2021; or\n- (c) if the fee becomes payable during any later financial year—the column 3 amount, CPI indexed for the financial year beginning 1 July 2021 and each later financial year.\n- (a) the March quarter for the financial year before the previous financial year to the relevant financial year;\n- (b) the March quarter for the previous financial year to the relevant financial year.","sortOrder":98},{"sectionNumber":"sch.4-sec.5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Publication of amounts","content":"### sch.4-sec.5 Publication of amounts\n\nThe Coordinator-General must publish on the department’s website the amount of the fee for each of the matters as worked out under section 4 .\nA failure to comply with subsection (1) does not limit or otherwise affect the operation of section 4 .\n(sch.4-sec.5-ssec.1) The Coordinator-General must publish on the department’s website the amount of the fee for each of the matters as worked out under section 4 .\n(sch.4-sec.5-ssec.2) A failure to comply with subsection (1) does not limit or otherwise affect the operation of section 4 .","sortOrder":99},{"sectionNumber":"sch.4-pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Tables of fees","content":"# Tables of fees","sortOrder":100},{"sectionNumber":"sch.5-pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Preliminary","content":"# Preliminary","sortOrder":101},{"sectionNumber":"sch.5-sec.1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for schedule","content":"### sch.5-sec.1 Definitions for schedule\n\nIn this schedule—\nminor change means—\na change to an SDA application that is identified as a minor change to an application under the approved development scheme for the State development area to which the application relates; or\na change to an SDA approval that is identified as a minor change to an approval under the approved development scheme for the State development area to which the approval relates.\npre-lodgement consideration , of a proposed SDA application, means written advice given by the Coordinator-General to the person proposing to make the application.\n- (a) a change to an SDA application that is identified as a minor change to an application under the approved development scheme for the State development area to which the application relates; or\n- (b) a change to an SDA approval that is identified as a minor change to an approval under the approved development scheme for the State development area to which the approval relates.","sortOrder":102},{"sectionNumber":"sch.5-sec.2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Operation of schedule","content":"### sch.5-sec.2 Operation of schedule\n\nThis schedule provides for the fees for—\nan SDA application; and\na change application for an SDA approval; and\npre-lodgement consideration of a proposed SDA application; and\nother requests made under an approved development scheme.\n- (a) an SDA application; and\n- (b) a change application for an SDA approval; and\n- (c) pre-lodgement consideration of a proposed SDA application; and\n- (d) other requests made under an approved development scheme.","sortOrder":103},{"sectionNumber":"sch.5-pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Amount of fees","content":"# Amount of fees","sortOrder":104},{"sectionNumber":"sch.5-sec.3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Fees for SDA applications for operational work","content":"### sch.5-sec.3 Fees for SDA applications for operational work\n\nThe fee for an SDA application for operational work is—\nif the construction cost of the operational work is less than $500,000—an amount that is 2.5% of the construction cost, rounded up to the nearest dollar; or\nif the construction cost of the operational work is $500,000 or more—the total of the following amounts—\n$12,500;\n1.5% of the amount of the construction cost that is more than $500,000, rounded up to the nearest dollar.\nHowever—\nif the amount of the fee worked out under subsection (1) for the SDA application is less than $5,000, the fee for the application is $5,000; or\nif the amount of the fee worked out under subsection (1) for the SDA application is more than $200,000, the fee for the application is $200,000.\nThis section is subject to section 5 .\nIn this section—\nconstruction cost , of operational work, means an amount that is the total cost of the operational work stated in a document—\ncertified by a person registered as a registered professional engineer under the Professional Engineers Act 2002 ; and\ngiven to the Coordinator-General with the SDA application.\n(sch.5-sec.3-ssec.1) The fee for an SDA application for operational work is— if the construction cost of the operational work is less than $500,000—an amount that is 2.5% of the construction cost, rounded up to the nearest dollar; or if the construction cost of the operational work is $500,000 or more—the total of the following amounts— $12,500; 1.5% of the amount of the construction cost that is more than $500,000, rounded up to the nearest dollar.\n(sch.5-sec.3-ssec.2) However— if the amount of the fee worked out under subsection (1) for the SDA application is less than $5,000, the fee for the application is $5,000; or if the amount of the fee worked out under subsection (1) for the SDA application is more than $200,000, the fee for the application is $200,000.\n(sch.5-sec.3-ssec.3) This section is subject to section 5 .\n(sch.5-sec.3-ssec.4) In this section— construction cost , of operational work, means an amount that is the total cost of the operational work stated in a document— certified by a person registered as a registered professional engineer under the Professional Engineers Act 2002 ; and given to the Coordinator-General with the SDA application.\n- (a) if the construction cost of the operational work is less than $500,000—an amount that is 2.5% of the construction cost, rounded up to the nearest dollar; or\n- (b) if the construction cost of the operational work is $500,000 or more—the total of the following amounts— (i) $12,500; (ii) 1.5% of the amount of the construction cost that is more than $500,000, rounded up to the nearest dollar.\n- (i) $12,500;\n- (ii) 1.5% of the amount of the construction cost that is more than $500,000, rounded up to the nearest dollar.\n- (i) $12,500;\n- (ii) 1.5% of the amount of the construction cost that is more than $500,000, rounded up to the nearest dollar.\n- (a) if the amount of the fee worked out under subsection (1) for the SDA application is less than $5,000, the fee for the application is $5,000; or\n- (b) if the amount of the fee worked out under subsection (1) for the SDA application is more than $200,000, the fee for the application is $200,000.\n- (a) certified by a person registered as a registered professional engineer under the Professional Engineers Act 2002 ; and\n- (b) given to the Coordinator-General with the SDA application.","sortOrder":105},{"sectionNumber":"sch.5-sec.4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Fees for matters in pt 4","content":"### sch.5-sec.4 Fees for matters in pt 4\n\nThe fee for each of the matters stated in part 4 , table 1, column 1 is—\nif the fee becomes payable before 1 July 2021—the amount stated opposite the matter in part 4 , table 1, column 3 (the column 3 amount ); or\nif the fee becomes payable during the financial year beginning 1 July 2021—the column 3 amount, CPI indexed for the financial year beginning 1 July 2021; or\nif the fee becomes payable during any later financial year—the column 3 amount, CPI indexed for the financial year beginning 1 July 2021 and each later financial year.\nHowever, if the amount provided for under subsection (1) (b) or (c) is an amount that is or includes a fraction of a dollar, the amount is taken to be the amount that is the nearest dollar, rounded up.\nThis section is subject to section 5 .\nIn this section—\nCPI indexed , for a financial year (the relevant financial year ), means the addition of any amount that equates to any percentage increase in the CPI between the following quarters—\nthe March quarter for the financial year before the previous financial year to the relevant financial year;\nthe March quarter for the previous financial year to the relevant financial year.\n(sch.5-sec.4-ssec.1) The fee for each of the matters stated in part 4 , table 1, column 1 is— if the fee becomes payable before 1 July 2021—the amount stated opposite the matter in part 4 , table 1, column 3 (the column 3 amount ); or if the fee becomes payable during the financial year beginning 1 July 2021—the column 3 amount, CPI indexed for the financial year beginning 1 July 2021; or if the fee becomes payable during any later financial year—the column 3 amount, CPI indexed for the financial year beginning 1 July 2021 and each later financial year.\n(sch.5-sec.4-ssec.2) However, if the amount provided for under subsection (1) (b) or (c) is an amount that is or includes a fraction of a dollar, the amount is taken to be the amount that is the nearest dollar, rounded up.\n(sch.5-sec.4-ssec.3) This section is subject to section 5 .\n(sch.5-sec.4-ssec.4) In this section— CPI indexed , for a financial year (the relevant financial year ), means the addition of any amount that equates to any percentage increase in the CPI between the following quarters— the March quarter for the financial year before the previous financial year to the relevant financial year; the March quarter for the previous financial year to the relevant financial year.\n- (a) if the fee becomes payable before 1 July 2021—the amount stated opposite the matter in part 4 , table 1, column 3 (the column 3 amount ); or\n- (b) if the fee becomes payable during the financial year beginning 1 July 2021—the column 3 amount, CPI indexed for the financial year beginning 1 July 2021; or\n- (c) if the fee becomes payable during any later financial year—the column 3 amount, CPI indexed for the financial year beginning 1 July 2021 and each later financial year.\n- (a) the March quarter for the financial year before the previous financial year to the relevant financial year;\n- (b) the March quarter for the previous financial year to the relevant financial year.","sortOrder":106},{"sectionNumber":"sch.5-sec.5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Fees if SDA applications involve more than 1 aspect of development","content":"### sch.5-sec.5 Fees if SDA applications involve more than 1 aspect of development\n\nDespite sections 3 and 4 , if an SDA application is for 2 or more aspects of development, the fee for the SDA application is each fee payable under sections 3 and 4 for each aspect of development.\nAn SDA application is for a material change of use and operational work. The required fee for the SDA application is the total of the amount payable under section 3 for an SDA application for operational work and the amount payable under section 4 for an SDA application for the material change of use.\nAn SDA application is for a material change of use for an extractive activity and a gas transportation infrastructure facility. The required fee for the SDA application is the total of the amount payable under section 4 for an SDA application for a material change of use for an extractive industry and the amount payable under that section for an SDA application for a material change of use for a gas transportation infrastructure facility.\n- 1 An SDA application is for a material change of use and operational work. The required fee for the SDA application is the total of the amount payable under section 3 for an SDA application for operational work and the amount payable under section 4 for an SDA application for the material change of use.\n- 2 An SDA application is for a material change of use for an extractive activity and a gas transportation infrastructure facility. The required fee for the SDA application is the total of the amount payable under section 4 for an SDA application for a material change of use for an extractive industry and the amount payable under that section for an SDA application for a material change of use for a gas transportation infrastructure facility.","sortOrder":107},{"sectionNumber":"sch.5-sec.6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Fees for pre-lodgement consideration of proposed SDA applications","content":"### sch.5-sec.6 Fees for pre-lodgement consideration of proposed SDA applications\n\nFor a request for pre-lodgement consideration of a proposed SDA application, the fee payable for the request is 5% of the fee payable for the proposed SDA application.","sortOrder":108},{"sectionNumber":"sch.5-sec.7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Fees for change applications","content":"### sch.5-sec.7 Fees for change applications\n\nThe fee payable for a change application for an SDA approval is—\nif the change application is for a minor change to the SDA approval—an amount that is 25% of the fee payable for an SDA application for the SDA approval; or\notherwise—the fee payable for an SDA application for the SDA approval.\n- (a) if the change application is for a minor change to the SDA approval—an amount that is 25% of the fee payable for an SDA application for the SDA approval; or\n- (b) otherwise—the fee payable for an SDA application for the SDA approval.","sortOrder":109},{"sectionNumber":"sch.5-pt.3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Paying and publishing fees","content":"# Paying and publishing fees","sortOrder":110},{"sectionNumber":"sch.5-sec.8","sectionType":"section","heading":"When fees are payable","content":"### sch.5-sec.8 When fees are payable\n\nThe fee for an SDA application for operational work is payable on the day the application is made.\nThe fee for a matter stated in part 4 , table 1, column 1 is payable on the happening of the event stated opposite the matter in column 2 of the table.\nThe fee for a request for pre-lodgement consideration of a proposed SDA application is payable on the day the request is made.\nThe fee for a change application for an SDA approval is payable on the day the change application is made.\n(sch.5-sec.8-ssec.1) The fee for an SDA application for operational work is payable on the day the application is made.\n(sch.5-sec.8-ssec.2) The fee for a matter stated in part 4 , table 1, column 1 is payable on the happening of the event stated opposite the matter in column 2 of the table.\n(sch.5-sec.8-ssec.3) The fee for a request for pre-lodgement consideration of a proposed SDA application is payable on the day the request is made.\n(sch.5-sec.8-ssec.4) The fee for a change application for an SDA approval is payable on the day the change application is made.","sortOrder":111},{"sectionNumber":"sch.5-sec.9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Publication of amounts","content":"### sch.5-sec.9 Publication of amounts\n\nThe Coordinator-General must publish on the department’s website the amount of the fee for each of the matters mentioned in section 2 as worked out under part 2 .\nA failure to comply with subsection (1) does not limit or otherwise affect the operation of part 2 .\n(sch.5-sec.9-ssec.1) The Coordinator-General must publish on the department’s website the amount of the fee for each of the matters mentioned in section 2 as worked out under part 2 .\n(sch.5-sec.9-ssec.2) A failure to comply with subsection (1) does not limit or otherwise affect the operation of part 2 .","sortOrder":112},{"sectionNumber":"sch.5-pt.4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Table of fees","content":"# Table of fees","sortOrder":113},{"sectionNumber":"sch.6-pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"General provisions","content":"# General provisions","sortOrder":114},{"sectionNumber":"sch.6-sec.1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Operation of schedule","content":"### sch.6-sec.1 Operation of schedule\n\nThis schedule provides for the fees mentioned in sections 153AA (2) (d) and 153AJ (1) of the Act .\nThe fees are for the matters relating to the exercise of powers under section 125 (1) (f) and part 6 , division 7 of the Act by the Coordinator-General that are stated in part 2 , table, column 1.\n(sch.6-sec.1-ssec.1) This schedule provides for the fees mentioned in sections 153AA (2) (d) and 153AJ (1) of the Act .\n(sch.6-sec.1-ssec.2) The fees are for the matters relating to the exercise of powers under section 125 (1) (f) and part 6 , division 7 of the Act by the Coordinator-General that are stated in part 2 , table, column 1.","sortOrder":115},{"sectionNumber":"sch.6-sec.2","sectionType":"section","heading":"When fees are payable","content":"### sch.6-sec.2 When fees are payable\n\nThe fee for each of the matters stated in part 2 , table, column 1 is payable on the happening of the event stated opposite the matter in column 2 of the table.","sortOrder":116},{"sectionNumber":"sch.6-sec.3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Amount of fees","content":"### sch.6-sec.3 Amount of fees\n\nThe amount of the fee for each of the matters is—\nif the fee becomes payable before 2021—the amount stated opposite the matter in part 2 , table, column 3 (the column 3 amount ); or\nif the fee becomes payable during 2021—the column 3 amount, CPI indexed for 2021; or\nif the fee becomes payable during any later year—the column 3 amount, CPI indexed for 2021 and each later year.\nHowever, if the amount provided for under subsection (1) (b) or (c) is an amount that is or includes a fraction of a dollar, the amount is taken to be the amount that is the nearest dollar, rounded up.\n(sch.6-sec.3-ssec.1) The amount of the fee for each of the matters is— if the fee becomes payable before 2021—the amount stated opposite the matter in part 2 , table, column 3 (the column 3 amount ); or if the fee becomes payable during 2021—the column 3 amount, CPI indexed for 2021; or if the fee becomes payable during any later year—the column 3 amount, CPI indexed for 2021 and each later year.\n(sch.6-sec.3-ssec.2) However, if the amount provided for under subsection (1) (b) or (c) is an amount that is or includes a fraction of a dollar, the amount is taken to be the amount that is the nearest dollar, rounded up.\n- (a) if the fee becomes payable before 2021—the amount stated opposite the matter in part 2 , table, column 3 (the column 3 amount ); or\n- (b) if the fee becomes payable during 2021—the column 3 amount, CPI indexed for 2021; or\n- (c) if the fee becomes payable during any later year—the column 3 amount, CPI indexed for 2021 and each later year.","sortOrder":117},{"sectionNumber":"sch.6-sec.4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Publication of amounts","content":"### sch.6-sec.4 Publication of amounts\n\nThe Coordinator-General must publish on the department’s website the amount of the fee for each of the matters as worked out under section 3 .\nA failure to comply with subsection (1) does not limit or otherwise affect the operation of section 3 .\n(sch.6-sec.4-ssec.1) The Coordinator-General must publish on the department’s website the amount of the fee for each of the matters as worked out under section 3 .\n(sch.6-sec.4-ssec.2) A failure to comply with subsection (1) does not limit or otherwise affect the operation of section 3 .","sortOrder":118},{"sectionNumber":"sch.6-pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Table of fees","content":"# Table of fees","sortOrder":119},{"sectionNumber":"sch.7-pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"General provisions","content":"# General provisions","sortOrder":120},{"sectionNumber":"sch.7-sec.1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of schedule","content":"### sch.7-sec.1 Application of schedule\n\nThis schedule applies in relation to—\nan infrastructure facility the subject of a request made before the commencement of the 2012 amendment regulation to the Coordinator-General seeking, for the infrastructure facility, the Governor in Council’s approval under former section 125 (1) (f) (ii) of the Act ; and\nan infrastructure facility approved under former section 125 (1) (f) (ii) of the Act .\nIn this section—\n2012 amendment regulation means the State Development and Public Works Organisation Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 2012 .\n(sch.7-sec.1-ssec.1) This schedule applies in relation to— an infrastructure facility the subject of a request made before the commencement of the 2012 amendment regulation to the Coordinator-General seeking, for the infrastructure facility, the Governor in Council’s approval under former section 125 (1) (f) (ii) of the Act ; and an infrastructure facility approved under former section 125 (1) (f) (ii) of the Act .\n(sch.7-sec.1-ssec.2) In this section— 2012 amendment regulation means the State Development and Public Works Organisation Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 2012 .\n- (a) an infrastructure facility the subject of a request made before the commencement of the 2012 amendment regulation to the Coordinator-General seeking, for the infrastructure facility, the Governor in Council’s approval under former section 125 (1) (f) (ii) of the Act ; and\n- (b) an infrastructure facility approved under former section 125 (1) (f) (ii) of the Act .","sortOrder":121},{"sectionNumber":"sch.7-sec.2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definition for schedule","content":"### sch.7-sec.2 Definition for schedule\n\nIn this schedule—\nformer , for a provision of the Act , means the provision of the Act as in force immediately before the provision was amended by the Economic Development Act 2012 .","sortOrder":122},{"sectionNumber":"sch.7-sec.3","sectionType":"section","heading":"When fees are payable","content":"### sch.7-sec.3 When fees are payable\n\nThe fee for each of the matters stated in part 2 , table, column 1 is payable on the happening of the event stated opposite the matter in column 2 of the table.","sortOrder":123},{"sectionNumber":"sch.7-sec.4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Amount of fees","content":"### sch.7-sec.4 Amount of fees\n\nThe amount of the fee for each of the matters is—\nif the fee becomes payable before 2021—the amount stated opposite the matter in part 2 , table, column 3 (the column 3 amount ); or\nif the fee becomes payable during 2021—the column 3 amount, CPI indexed for 2021; or\nif the fee becomes payable during any later year—the column 3 amount, CPI indexed for 2021 and each later year.\nHowever, if the amount provided for under subsection (1) (b) or (c) is an amount that is or includes a fraction of a dollar, the amount is taken to be the amount that is the nearest dollar, rounded up.\n(sch.7-sec.4-ssec.1) The amount of the fee for each of the matters is— if the fee becomes payable before 2021—the amount stated opposite the matter in part 2 , table, column 3 (the column 3 amount ); or if the fee becomes payable during 2021—the column 3 amount, CPI indexed for 2021; or if the fee becomes payable during any later year—the column 3 amount, CPI indexed for 2021 and each later year.\n(sch.7-sec.4-ssec.2) However, if the amount provided for under subsection (1) (b) or (c) is an amount that is or includes a fraction of a dollar, the amount is taken to be the amount that is the nearest dollar, rounded up.\n- (a) if the fee becomes payable before 2021—the amount stated opposite the matter in part 2 , table, column 3 (the column 3 amount ); or\n- (b) if the fee becomes payable during 2021—the column 3 amount, CPI indexed for 2021; or\n- (c) if the fee becomes payable during any later year—the column 3 amount, CPI indexed for 2021 and each later year.","sortOrder":124},{"sectionNumber":"sch.7-sec.5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Publication of amounts","content":"### sch.7-sec.5 Publication of amounts\n\nThe Coordinator-General must publish on the department’s website the amount of the fee for each of the matters as worked out under section 4 .\nA failure to comply with subsection (1) does not limit or otherwise affect the operation of section 4 .\n(sch.7-sec.5-ssec.1) The Coordinator-General must publish on the department’s website the amount of the fee for each of the matters as worked out under section 4 .\n(sch.7-sec.5-ssec.2) A failure to comply with subsection (1) does not limit or otherwise affect the operation of section 4 .","sortOrder":125},{"sectionNumber":"sch.7-pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Table of fees","content":"# Table of fees","sortOrder":126}],"analysis":{"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. Add credits at https://vercel.com/d?to=%2F%5Bteam%5D%2F%7E%2Fai%3Fmodal%3Dtop-up to continue.","source":"analysis-cron"},"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[{"type":"self_contradicting","section":"sec.5","severity":"medium","reasoning":"Section 5 applies to steps taken 'before both of the actions mentioned in section 3(1)(b)(i) happen', but section 3(1)(b)(i) is exclusively the Commonwealth Minister pathway. Section 3(1)(b) is expressed as an 'either/or' — a project may qualify solely under the bilateral agreement limb (s.3(1)(b)(ii)). For such projects, there are no 'actions mentioned in section 3(1)(b)(i)' that ever happen, so section 5's protective deeming provision cannot logically operate in relation to them, leaving early-stage bilateral agreement project steps without a compliance safety net.","confidence":0.72,"description":"Retroactive compliance deeming for steps taken before a condition that may never be met: Section 5 deems steps taken before 'both of the actions mentioned in section 3(1)(b)(i)' to have complied with Part 2, but section 3(1)(b)(i) only describes one pathway (Commonwealth Minister's decision). A project may qualify under section 3(1)(b)(ii) (bilateral agreement) instead, meaning section 5's deeming mechanism never applies to bilateral agreement projects, leaving a gap for early steps taken in those projects."},{"type":"other","section":"sec.6(ssec.3)","severity":"low","reasoning":"Section 6(3)(b) requires publication 'in each State, in a newspaper circulating generally in the State' as an alternative to a national newspaper. This means a proponent of a Queensland coordinated project must potentially publish in newspapers in Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, NSW and the ACT and NT to satisfy Queensland's own environmental notification requirements. This is disproportionate, imposes unjustifiable costs, and is practically absurd for projects with purely local or regional footprints.","confidence":0.65,"description":"The publication requirement for public notification in 'each State' is geographically absurd for a Queensland-specific regulatory instrument — it mandates newspaper publication in all Australian States for Queensland state infrastructure projects."},{"type":"retroactive_impossibility","section":"sec.28N(ssec.3)","severity":"medium","reasoning":"Section 28N(3) mandates SunWater complete the Julia Creek/Richmond Critical Minerals Zone Water Delivery Options project works by 30 June 2024. The provision was inserted by 2023 SL No. 156. The regulation remains on the books as a live obligation but the deadline has passed, creating a permanent state of statutory non-compliance for SunWater with no apparent cure mechanism in the regulation itself.","confidence":0.85,"description":"A deadline of 30 June 2024 is imposed for completion of project works by SunWater, but the regulation was inserted in 2023 and this analysis is being conducted after that date — the mandatory deadline is already retrospectively impossible to comply with for future actors discovering this obligation."},{"type":"circular_definition","section":"sec.17 (definition of 'reserved works')","severity":"medium","reasoning":"The definition makes the categorisation of work as 'reserved' depend on whether the Coordinator-General is undertaking the work, but the obligation to undertake the work (in section 20) depends on the work already being classified as 'reserved'. This creates a classification that cannot be determined in advance of the decision it is meant to inform. The same flaw appears in identical reserved works definitions at sections 28A, 28D, 28G, and 28R.","confidence":0.78,"description":"The definition of 'reserved works' in Division 3 is self-referentially circular — it defines reserved works as works that 'can be carried out only with the exercise of a power the Coordinator-General may exercise under the Act only for or in connection with works undertaken by the Coordinator-General', which presupposes that the Coordinator-General is already undertaking the works to determine whether they are reserved works."},{"type":"self_contradicting","section":"sec.28U (definition of 'facilitation works')","severity":"high","reasoning":"Section 28U defines 'facilitation works' as including at (a) 'the parts of the project works that may be carried out with the exercise of a power the Coordinator-General may exercise under the Act'. Section 28V directs Queensland Hydro to undertake 'all parts of the project works that are not facilitation works'. If some project works are also facilitation works (per the definition), then those works are simultaneously assigned to Queensland Hydro (if not facilitation works) and the Coordinator-General (as facilitation works). The definition at (a) creates a potential overlap where a single piece of work falls into both categories, making compliance with both directions simultaneously impossible.","confidence":0.82,"description":"The definition of 'facilitation works' in Division 15 (Borumba Pumped Hydro Exploratory Works) includes 'parts of the project works' within it, creating a subset relationship where facilitation works are defined partly by reference to the very project works from which Queensland Hydro is directed away — meaning the same works could simultaneously be project works (assigned to Queensland Hydro under s.28V) and facilitation works (assigned to the Coordinator-General under s.28W)."},{"type":"self_contradicting","section":"sch.6-sec.3","severity":"low","reasoning":"The CPI indexing mechanism in Schedule 6 operates on calendar years, while the equivalent mechanisms in Schedules 3 and 4 operate on financial years (July–June). This inconsistency means fees under different parts of the Act governed by the same regulation are indexed on different cycles, creating unpredictability and potential for fees to be indexed at different times for related matters in the same project. The drafting appears to be an oversight rather than intentional policy differentiation.","confidence":0.88,"description":"Schedule 6 uses calendar years ('before 2021', 'during 2021', 'any later year') for CPI indexing, while Schedules 3 and 4 use financial years ('before 1 July 2021', 'during the financial year beginning 1 July 2021') — creating a temporal inconsistency in the CPI indexing regime across the same regulation."},{"type":"other","section":"sec.13 (definition of 'project works') and sec.13 (definition of 'Gold Coast University Hospital facilities works')","severity":"low","reasoning":"By 2020, the Gold Coast University Hospital had been operational for years (opened 2013). Directing the Coordinator-General to 'undertake' construction works in section 14 for a completed project is practically absurd. The mandatory direction in section 14(2) to undertake 'preliminary works' and 'Gold Coast University Hospital facilities works' imposes an impossible obligation on the Coordinator-General in relation to works that have already been completed, with no temporal limitation or completion condition.","confidence":0.75,"description":"The Gold Coast University Hospital facilities works are defined as a subset of 'project works', and 'project works' is defined to include all works for the project described in the project report — but the project report is from August 2008, making this a 2020 regulation directing works based on a 12-year-old report with no mechanism to update the scope if the project has changed."}],"contradictions":[{"severity":"medium","section_a":"sec.3(ssec.1)(c)","section_b":"sec.29(ssec.2)","confidence":0.62,"description":"Part 2 applies only when 'part 4A of the Act does not apply' to the project (s.3(1)(c)), but section 29(2) states fees under Part 4A are payable per Schedule 4. Schedule 4 describes its own assessment and approval process for bilateral projects. A project assessed under a bilateral agreement could simultaneously trigger Part 2 of this regulation (under s.3(1)(b)(ii)) while also potentially being a 'Part 4A project', creating uncertainty about which fee schedule and which process applies."},{"severity":"medium","section_a":"sec.6(ssec.2)(d)","section_b":"sec.11(ssec.2)","confidence":0.85,"description":"Public notification requirements for Part 2 (environmental coordination) under section 6(2) require disclosure of seven matters including Commonwealth Environment Act Part 3 matters, the designated proponent's name if different, and the entity intending to take the action. The notification requirements for Part 3 (bilateral agreement) under section 11(2) require only four matters — title, proponent name, description, and location — creating a significantly lower disclosure standard for bilateral agreement projects despite them involving equivalent environmental assessment processes."},{"severity":"medium","section_a":"sec.28J (definition of 'reserved works', Division 11)","section_b":"sec.28U (definition of 'facilitation works', Division 15)","confidence":0.77,"description":"Division 11 (Workers Accommodation for Borumba Pumped Hydro Exploratory Works) uses the concept of 'reserved works' to delineate what the Coordinator-General undertakes, while Division 15 (Borumba Pumped Hydro Exploratory Works — the next phase of the same project) uses 'facilitation works' for the equivalent concept. The two divisions cover overlapping works on the same project (Borumba Pumped Hydro), but apply inconsistent structural frameworks — 'reserved works' in Division 11 are defined by what powers only the Coordinator-General can exercise, while 'facilitation works' in Division 15 include works that 'may be carried out' with those powers (a lower threshold). This inconsistency creates uncertainty about the scope of the Coordinator-General's obligations across related project stages."},{"severity":"low","section_a":"sec.28ZB(ssec.2)","section_b":"sec.28ZC(ssec.1)","confidence":0.58,"description":"Section 28ZB(2) directs the Coordinator-General to 'undertake the project works' (all of them, without qualification), while section 28ZC(1) separately authorises the Coordinator-General to undertake project works in specific geographic areas (Bribie Island foreshore, Moreton Bay waters). Reading section 28ZB alone, the direction covers all project works regardless of location. But section 28ZC(3) states that subsection (4) is a direction for s.140(1)(b) of the Act specifically for the taking and use of materials, suggesting the foreshore works require additional authorisation. Section 28ZB(3) states the sections do not limit each other, but this does not resolve whether the geographic authorisation in 28ZC is a precondition for, or merely supplementary to, the general direction in 28ZB — creating ambiguity about whether works in non-listed locations are authorised."},{"severity":"low","section_a":"sch.5-sec.3(ssec.1)(a)","section_b":"sch.5-sec.3(ssec.2)(a)","confidence":0.55,"description":"The fee calculation formula in Schedule 5 section 3(1)(a) produces a minimum fee of zero (if construction cost is zero) and scales up to just under $12,500 at $500,000 construction cost. However, section 3(2)(a) imposes a minimum fee floor of $5,000. At 2.5% of construction cost, the $5,000 floor is not triggered until construction costs reach $200,000. This means an applicant with construction costs of exactly $199,999 pays $5,000 (the floor), while one at $200,001 pays $5,000.03 — no practical contradiction. However, the floor overrides subsection (1)(a) for low-value works without the regulation explicitly stating at what construction cost value the formula supersedes the floor, requiring practitioners to perform the calculation before knowing which subsection governs."}]},"summary":{"complexity_score":8,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The regulation has expanded significantly beyond its original 2020 scope. It started with a core framework for environmental coordination and a handful of specific projects, but has been progressively amended (2021, 2023, 2024, 2025) to add at least 10 new project-specific divisions covering diverse infrastructure including pumped hydro energy, critical minerals water delivery, workers' accommodation camps, emergency coastal works, and dam improvement projects. This reflects an ongoing practice of using this single regulation as a standing vehicle for directing government agencies on new major projects, rather than issuing separate instruments."},"complexity_factors":["Extensive cross-referencing to the parent Act (State Development and Public Works Organisation Act) and Commonwealth legislation (Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act), requiring readers to consult multiple laws simultaneously","Dual-government (state/federal) environmental assessment framework with conditional triggers and timing flexibility rules","Large number of distinct project-specific divisions (18 divisions), each with its own defined terms and directions, creating a sprawling structure","Complex fee calculation methodology involving CPI indexing, project type classifications (e.g. 'part 2 project', 'significant off-tenure project'), tiered percentage-based calculations, and multiple schedule tables not reproduced in full","Technical legal concepts such as 'bilateral agreements', 'accredited assessment processes', 'controlling provisions', 'reserved works', and 'accepted development' requiring specialist knowledge to interpret","Transitional provisions mapping old regulation sections to new ones, requiring historical knowledge of the expired 2010 regulation","Emergency works provisions (Bribie Island) with special authorisations to take materials from foreshore and Queensland waters, invoking separate planning law exemptions","Layered definitions that differ between parts, schedules, and divisions, creating interpretive risk"],"plain_english_summary":"## What is this law?\n\nThis is a Queensland government regulation that sets the rules for how the **Coordinator-General** (a senior Queensland government official who oversees major projects) manages large infrastructure and development projects across the state.\n\n## Who does it affect?\n\n- **Businesses and developers** proposing major projects (like mines, pipelines, hospitals, or energy projects) in Queensland\n- **Government agencies** directed to carry out specific infrastructure works\n- **The general public**, who have rights to be notified and make submissions on projects that may affect the environment\n- **Landowners** near major project areas\n\n## What does it actually do?\n\n### 1. Environmental Assessment Rules (Parts 2–3)\nWhen a major project is declared a \"coordinated project\" (meaning it's significant enough to require formal government oversight), and it also triggers federal environmental laws (like the Commonwealth's *Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act* — Australia's main national environment law), this regulation sets out:\n- What information must be included in public notices about the project\n- What an **Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)** or **Impact Assessment Report (IAR)** — the detailed documents assessing a project's environmental effects — must cover\n- That the public must have **at least 28 days** to make submissions on draft assessment documents\n- What the Coordinator-General's final report must contain, including environmental impacts, alternatives considered, and proposed approval conditions\n- A special fast-track process (called a \"bilateral agreement\" pathway) where Queensland handles the federal environmental assessment on the Commonwealth's behalf, avoiding duplication\n\n### 2. Specific Project Directions (Part 4)\nThe regulation formally directs specific government bodies to carry out particular infrastructure projects, including:\n- **Gold Coast University Hospital** — construction works\n- **Fitzroy to Gladstone Pipeline** — feasibility investigations\n- **Wyaralong Water Treatment Plant** — construction\n- **Building Future Schools** — land access and tenure works\n- **Rookwood Weir** — land access works\n- **New Performing Arts Venue (Brisbane)** — access works\n- **Cairns Convention Centre Expansion** — road works\n- **Currumbin Eco Parkland** — investigation and construction\n- **Far North Queensland Health Precinct (Cairns)** — construction\n- **Toowoomba to Warwick Water Pipeline** — planning and construction\n- **Borumba Pumped Hydro** — exploratory and geotechnical works\n- **CopperString 2032** — workers' accommodation camps\n- **Paradise Dam Improvement** — early works\n- **Bribie Island Breakthrough Emergency Works** — coastal emergency repairs (including sand extraction from the foreshore of Moreton Bay)\n- **Barlil and Cooranga Weirs** — investigation works\n\n### 3. Fees (Part 5 and Schedules)\nSets out the fees developers must pay at various stages of the assessment process. Fees are **adjusted for inflation annually** using the Consumer Price Index (CPI). There is also a fee refund mechanism if an application doesn't proceed very far.\n\n## Why does it matter to you?\n\n- If you're **proposing a major project**, you'll need to pay fees and follow strict assessment and notification rules before getting approval\n- If you **live near a project area**, you have a legal right to be notified and submit your views during a minimum 28-day public comment period\n- If you're a **government agency or state-owned company**, you may be legally directed by this regulation to carry out specific works\n- The regulation ensures Queensland and Commonwealth environmental assessments are **coordinated** so projects aren't assessed twice by different governments"},"kimi_summary":{"_metrics":{"completionTokens":872},"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":7,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The regulation has expanded significantly beyond its original 2020 scope. It began with 8 project-specific divisions (covering hospital, pipeline, water treatment plant, schools fund, weir, performing arts venue, convention centre, and one water pipeline) and has grown through 9 amendment instruments to 18 divisions, adding projects for eco parkland, health precinct, pumped hydro energy storage, critical minerals zone water, workers accommodation camps, dam improvements, emergency coastal works, and additional weir investigations. The fee schedules have also been repeatedly amended with new CPI indexing provisions."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple nested cross-references to the State Development and Public Works Organisation Act and Commonwealth Environment Act","18 separate project-specific divisions with similar but slightly varying structures and definitions","Complex fee calculation formulas with CPI indexing, tiered percentages, and multiple conditional columns","Extensive defined terms that vary by part and schedule (e.g., 'project works', 'facilitation works', 'reserved works' with subtly different meanings in different divisions)","Temporal conditions affecting fee calculations (pre-2021, 2021-2022, post-2022)","Multiple overlapping assessment pathways (EIS process, IAR process, bilateral agreement process)","Conditional logic for when parts apply (e.g., section 3's multi-part test with timing irrelevance provisions)","Schedule-based fee structures with multiple tables and column-based lookups"],"plain_english_summary":"This is a **Queensland regulation** that sets out detailed rules for how major development projects are assessed and approved in the state.\n\n**What it does:**\n\nThe regulation has four main parts:\n\n1. **Environmental coordination (Part 2)** — Sets up a streamlined process where Queensland and the Australian Government work together to assess the environmental impacts of major projects (called \"coordinated projects\"). It requires:\n   - Public notification in national or state newspapers\n   - Minimum 28-day public comment periods\n   - Detailed environmental reports that must cover specific matters like project alternatives, mitigation measures, and impacts on nationally significant environmental matters\n\n2. **Bilateral agreement projects (Part 3)** — Covers projects assessed under agreements between Queensland and the Commonwealth, with rules about publishing documents online and notification requirements.\n\n3. **Planned development (Part 4)** — This is the bulk of the regulation. It contains **18 separate divisions** directing specific entities to carry out particular infrastructure projects, including:\n   - Gold Coast University Hospital\n   - Fitzroy to Gladstone pipeline\n   - Wyaralong water treatment plant\n   - Building Future Schools Fund\n   - Rookwood Weir\n   - New Performing Arts Venue (Queensland Performing Arts Centre)\n   - Cairns Convention Centre expansion\n   - Currumbin Eco Parkland\n   - Far North Queensland Health and Innovation Precinct\n   - Toowoomba to Warwick Water Pipeline\n   - Borumba Pumped Hydro Energy Storage\n   - Julia Creek–Richmond Critical Minerals Zone water options\n   - CopperString 2032 workers accommodation\n   - Paradise Dam improvements\n   - Bribie Island breakthrough emergency works\n   - Barlil and Cooranga weirs\n\n   Each division typically splits work between a project proponent (like Queensland Hydro or Sunwater) and the Coordinator-General, who handles \"reserved works\" requiring special government powers.\n\n4. **Fees (Part 5 and Schedules)** — Extensive fee schedules for applications and assessments, with CPI indexing from 2021 onwards. Fees vary based on project type, construction cost, and whether projects involve multiple aspects of development.\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- Project proponents seeking approval for major developments\n- Government entities like the Coordinator-General, Queensland Hydro, Sunwater, Powerlink Queensland, and various health services\n- The public, who can make submissions on draft environmental reports\n\n**Why it matters:**\nThis regulation operationalises Queensland's framework for fast-tracking significant infrastructure while ensuring environmental assessment. The \"planned development\" sections show how the state uses its powers to directly enable major projects by directing specific entities to undertake preparatory and construction works."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/state-development-and-public-works-organisation-regulation-2020","history":"/api/acts/state-development-and-public-works-organisation-regulation-2020/history","analysis":"/api/acts/state-development-and-public-works-organisation-regulation-2020/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/state-development-and-public-works-organisation-regulation-2020/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/state-development-and-public-works-organisation-regulation-2020/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/state-development-and-public-works-organisation-regulation-2020/documents"}}