pt.1
Preliminary
sec.1
Short title
sec.1 Short title
This regulation may be cited as the State Development and Public Works Organisation Regulation 2020 .
sec.2
Commencement
sec.2 Commencement
This regulation commences on 2 September 2020.
pt.2
Environmental coordination
Environmental coordination
sec.3
Application of part
sec.3 Application of part
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.
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) .
In this section—
bilateral agreement has the meaning given by the Commonwealth Environment Act , section 45 (2) .
(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.
(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) .
(sec.3-ssec.3) In this section— bilateral agreement has the meaning given by the Commonwealth Environment Act , section 45 (2) .
- (a) the project is declared, under section 26 of the Act , to be a coordinated project; and
- (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
- (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
- (c) part 4A of the Act does not apply in relation to the project.
- (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
- (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
- (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) .
sec.4
Definitions for part
sec.4 Definitions for part
In this part—
designated 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.
EIS process means the process under part 4 , division 3 , subdivision 1 of the Act for a coordinated project.
IAR process means the process under part 4 , division 3 , subdivision 2 of the Act for a coordinated project.
relevant impacts has the meaning given by the Commonwealth Environment Act , section 82 .
sec.5
Particular steps or actions taken to have complied with part
sec.5 Particular steps or actions taken to have complied with part
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.
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.
(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.
(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.
- (a) after the project is declared, under section 26 of the Act , to be a coordinated project; but
- (b) before both of the actions mentioned in section 3 (1) (b) (i) happen.
sec.6
Requirements for public notification
sec.6 Requirements for public notification
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 .
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.
The public notification must be published—
in a newspaper circulating throughout Australia; or
in each State, in a newspaper circulating generally in the State.
(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 .
(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.
(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.
- (a) public notification by the Coordinator-General under section 29 (1) (b) of the Act ;
- (b) public notification of a draft EIS under section 33 (1) of the Act ;
- (c) public notification of additional information under section 33 (1) of the Act , as applied under section 34C (3) (a) of the Act ;
- (d) public notification of a draft IAR under section 33 (1) of the Act , as applied under section 34H (2) of the Act ;
- (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 .
- (a) the project’s title;
- (b) the proponent’s full name;
- (c) the name of the entity intending to take the action the subject of the project;
- (d) if the proponent and the designated proponent are not the same entity—the designated proponent’s full name;
- (e) a brief description of the project;
- (f) the location of the project;
- (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.
- (a) in a newspaper circulating throughout Australia; or
- (b) in each State, in a newspaper circulating generally in the State.
sec.7
Requirements for content of EIS or IAR
sec.7 Requirements for content of EIS or IAR
An EIS or IAR for a project must address the matters mentioned in schedule 1 .
sec.8
Minimum submission period for draft EIS or draft IAR
sec.8 Minimum submission period for draft EIS or draft IAR
The 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—
for a draft EIS—the day it is publicly notified under section 33 (1) of the Act ; or
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 .
- (a) for a draft EIS—the day it is publicly notified under section 33 (1) of the Act ; or
- (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 .
sec.9
Coordinator-General’s report
sec.9 Coordinator-General’s report
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.
After completing the report, the Coordinator-General must give a copy of it to the Commonwealth Minister.
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 .
(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.
(sec.9-ssec.2) After completing the report, the Coordinator-General must give a copy of it to the Commonwealth Minister.
(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 .
- (a) a description of— (i) the project; and (ii) the places affected by the project; and (iii) the controlling provisions for the project;
- (i) the project; and
- (ii) the places affected by the project; and
- (iii) the controlling provisions for the project;
- (b) a summary of the project’s relevant impacts;
- (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;
- (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;
- (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;
- (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.
- (i) the project; and
- (ii) the places affected by the project; and
- (iii) the controlling provisions for the project;
- (a) for a draft EIS— section 34 of the Act ; or
- (b) for a draft IAR— section 34 of the Act , as applied under section 34H (3) of the Act .
pt.3
Assessment and approval of particular coordinated projects under bilateral agreement
Assessment and approval of particular coordinated projects under bilateral agreement
sec.10
Information required for draft protected matters report— Act , s 54P
sec.10 Information required for draft protected matters report— Act , s 54P
For section 54P (3) (a) of the Act , the information required is stated in schedule 2 .
sec.11
Notification requirements for draft protected matters report and amendment application— Act , ss 54Q and 54ZB
sec.11 Notification requirements for draft protected matters report and amendment application— Act , ss 54Q and 54ZB
For sections 54Q (4) (b) and 54ZB (2) (b) of the Act , the requirements stated in subsections (2) and (3) are prescribed.
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.
The notification must be published—
in a newspaper circulating throughout Australia; or
in each State, in a newspaper circulating generally in the State.
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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
- (a) the project’s title;
- (b) the proponent’s full name;
- (c) a brief description of the project;
- (d) the location of the project.
- (a) in a newspaper circulating throughout Australia; or
- (b) in each State, in a newspaper circulating generally in the State.
sec.12
Coordinator-General must publish particular documents
sec.12 Coordinator-General must publish particular documents
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 .
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 .
(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 .
(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 .
- (a) an application made under section 54K of the Act for a bilateral project declaration;
- (b) a draft protected matters report notified under section 54Q of the Act ;
- (c) a final protected matters report given under section 54R of the Act ;
- (d) a notice given under section 54X of the Act ;
- (e) an assessment report given under section 54X of the Act ;
- (f) an environmental approval issued under section 54Y of the Act ;
- (g) an amendment application made under section 54Z of the Act ;
- (h) a notice given under section 54ZD of the Act ;
- (i) an amended environmental approval issued under section 54ZE of the Act .
- (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
- (b) otherwise—as soon as practicable after the application is made, or the document is given or issued, under the Act .
pt.4
Planned development
pt.4-div.1
Gold Coast University Hospital Project
Gold Coast University Hospital Project
sec.13
Definitions for division
sec.13 Definitions for division
In this division—
Gold Coast University Hospital facilities means the Gold Coast University Hospital facilities described in the project report.
Gold 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.
preliminary works means the project works comprising early incidental works, land purchasing, surveys, investigations, planning and preparation of detailed designs.
project 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.
project works means the works reasonably connected with, or incidental to, the construction of the Gold Coast University Hospital Project described in the project report.
sec.14
Coordinator-General directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 109
sec.14 Coordinator-General directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 109
Subsection (2) is a direction for section 109 of the Act .
The Coordinator-General must undertake the following works—
the preliminary works;
the Gold Coast University Hospital facilities works.
(sec.14-ssec.1) Subsection (2) is a direction for section 109 of the Act .
(sec.14-ssec.2) The Coordinator-General must undertake the following works— the preliminary works; the Gold Coast University Hospital facilities works.
- (a) the preliminary works;
- (b) the Gold Coast University Hospital facilities works.
pt.4-div.2
Works for Fitzroy to Gladstone pipeline
Works for Fitzroy to Gladstone pipeline
sec.15
Definitions for division
sec.15 Definitions for division
In this division—
investigation area means the area shown as the proposed corridor investigation area on the map series of 17 November 2007 that—
is called ‘Proposed Investigation Area for Fitzroy to Gladstone Pipeline’; and
is held by the department; and
is available for inspection by members of the public during office hours at the department’s head office.
pipeline investigations means the following works reasonably connected with the proposed construction of a pipeline for carrying water between the Fitzroy River and Gladstone—
investigations to determine the engineering feasibility of constructing the pipeline, including, for example, the drilling of test pits and boreholes;
surveys of flora and fauna;
surveys of soil and water quality;
surveys of cultural heritage;
valuations of land;
surveys of land and watercourses.
water board means Gladstone Area Water Board ABN 88 409 667 181.
- (a) is called ‘Proposed Investigation Area for Fitzroy to Gladstone Pipeline’; and
- (b) is held by the department; and
- (c) is available for inspection by members of the public during office hours at the department’s head office.
- (a) investigations to determine the engineering feasibility of constructing the pipeline, including, for example, the drilling of test pits and boreholes;
- (b) surveys of flora and fauna;
- (c) surveys of soil and water quality;
- (d) surveys of cultural heritage;
- (e) valuations of land;
- (f) surveys of land and watercourses.
sec.16
Water board directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 100
sec.16 Water board directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 100
Subsection (2) is a direction for section 100 of the Act .
The water board must undertake the pipeline investigations in the investigation area.
(sec.16-ssec.1) Subsection (2) is a direction for section 100 of the Act .
(sec.16-ssec.2) The water board must undertake the pipeline investigations in the investigation area.
pt.4-div.3
Wyaralong water treatment plant and Cedar Grove and Karawatha inter-connectors
Wyaralong water treatment plant and Cedar Grove and Karawatha inter-connectors
sec.17
Definitions for division
sec.17 Definitions for division
In this division—
Cedar Grove and Karawatha inter-connector project works means works reasonably connected with, or incidental to—
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
the construction of the pipelines.
project works means—
Cedar Grove and Karawatha inter-connector project works; or
Wyaralong water treatment plant project works.
Queensland 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 .
reserved 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.
Wyaralong water treatment plant means the proposed water treatment plant at Wyaralong to process water extracted from Wyaralong Dam and the Logan River system.
Wyaralong water treatment plant project works means works reasonably connected with, or incidental to—
carrying out early incidental works, land purchasing, surveys, planning and investigations for the Wyaralong water treatment plant; or
the construction of the Wyaralong water treatment plant.
- (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
- (b) the construction of the pipelines.
- (a) Cedar Grove and Karawatha inter-connector project works; or
- (b) Wyaralong water treatment plant project works.
- (a) carrying out early incidental works, land purchasing, surveys, planning and investigations for the Wyaralong water treatment plant; or
- (b) the construction of the Wyaralong water treatment plant.
sec.18
Queensland Bulk Water Supply Authority directed to undertake particular Wyaralong water treatment plant project works— Act , s 100
sec.18 Queensland Bulk Water Supply Authority directed to undertake particular Wyaralong water treatment plant project works— Act , s 100
Subsection (2) is a direction for section 100 of the Act .
The Queensland Bulk Water Supply Authority must undertake all parts of the Wyaralong water treatment plant project works that are not reserved works.
(sec.18-ssec.1) Subsection (2) is a direction for section 100 of the Act .
(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.
sec.19
Queensland Bulk Water Supply Authority directed to undertake particular Cedar Grove and Karawatha inter-connector project works— Act , s 100
sec.19 Queensland Bulk Water Supply Authority directed to undertake particular Cedar Grove and Karawatha inter-connector project works— Act , s 100
Subsection (2) is a direction for section 100 of the Act .
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.
(sec.19-ssec.1) Subsection (2) is a direction for section 100 of the Act .
(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.
sec.20
Coordinator-General directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 109
sec.20 Coordinator-General directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 109
Subsection (2) is a direction for section 109 of the Act .
The Coordinator-General must undertake the reserved works.
(sec.20-ssec.1) Subsection (2) is a direction for section 109 of the Act .
(sec.20-ssec.2) The Coordinator-General must undertake the reserved works.
pt.4-div.4
Building Future Schools Fund Project
Building Future Schools Fund Project
sec.21
Definitions for division
sec.21 Definitions for division
In this division—
Building Future Schools Fund Project means the project of that name described in the project report.
facilitation works means the following works—
works to secure tenure for the Building Future Schools Fund Project;
works to secure access to land, including for investigations and temporary works, for the Building Future Schools Fund Project;
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.
project 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.
- (a) works to secure tenure for the Building Future Schools Fund Project;
- (b) works to secure access to land, including for investigations and temporary works, for the Building Future Schools Fund Project;
- (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.
sec.22
Coordinator-General directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 109
sec.22 Coordinator-General directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 109
Subsection (2) is a direction for section 109 of the Act .
The Coordinator-General must undertake the facilitation works.
(sec.22-ssec.1) Subsection (2) is a direction for section 109 of the Act .
(sec.22-ssec.2) The Coordinator-General must undertake the facilitation works.
pt.4-div.5
Rookwood Weir Project
sec.23
Definitions for division
sec.23 Definitions for division
In this division—
facilitation works means the following works—
works to secure tenure for the Rookwood Weir Project;
works to secure access to land, including for investigations and temporary works, for the Rookwood Weir Project;
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.
project report means the report of November 2018, prepared by the Coordinator-General, called ‘Rookwood Weir Project Report’ and published on the department’s website.
Rookwood Weir Project means the project of that name described in the project report.
- (a) works to secure tenure for the Rookwood Weir Project;
- (b) works to secure access to land, including for investigations and temporary works, for the Rookwood Weir Project;
- (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.
sec.24
Coordinator-General directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 109
sec.24 Coordinator-General directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 109
Subsection (2) is a direction for section 109 of the Act .
The Coordinator-General must undertake the facilitation works.
(sec.24-ssec.1) Subsection (2) is a direction for section 109 of the Act .
(sec.24-ssec.2) The Coordinator-General must undertake the facilitation works.
pt.4-div.6
New Performing Arts Venue project
New Performing Arts Venue project
sec.25
Definitions for division
sec.25 Definitions for division
In this division—
facilitation works means the following works—
works to secure access to land, including for investigations and temporary works, for the New Performing Arts Venue project;
works reasonably connected with, or incidental to, the works mentioned in paragraph (a) , including, for example, opening, closing or otherwise rearranging roads.
New Performing Arts Venue project means the project of that name described in the project report.
project 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.
- (a) works to secure access to land, including for investigations and temporary works, for the New Performing Arts Venue project;
- (b) works reasonably connected with, or incidental to, the works mentioned in paragraph (a) , including, for example, opening, closing or otherwise rearranging roads.
sec.26
Coordinator-General directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 109
sec.26 Coordinator-General directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 109
Subsection (2) is a direction for section 109 of the Act .
The Coordinator-General must undertake the facilitation works.
(sec.26-ssec.1) Subsection (2) is a direction for section 109 of the Act .
(sec.26-ssec.2) The Coordinator-General must undertake the facilitation works.
pt.4-div.7
Cairns Convention Centre Expansion project
Cairns Convention Centre Expansion project
sec.27
Definitions for division
sec.27 Definitions for division
In this division—
Cairns Convention Centre Expansion project means the project of that name described in the project report.
facilitation works means the following works—
opening, closing or otherwise rearranging roads for the Cairns Convention Centre Expansion project;
works reasonably connected with, or incidental to, carrying out the works mentioned in paragraph (a) .
project 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.
- (a) opening, closing or otherwise rearranging roads for the Cairns Convention Centre Expansion project;
- (b) works reasonably connected with, or incidental to, carrying out the works mentioned in paragraph (a) .
sec.28
Coordinator-General directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 109
sec.28 Coordinator-General directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 109
Subsection (2) is a direction for section 109 of the Act .
The Coordinator-General must undertake the facilitation works.
(sec.28-ssec.1) Subsection (2) is a direction for section 109 of the Act .
(sec.28-ssec.2) The Coordinator-General must undertake the facilitation works.
pt.4-div.8
Currumbin Eco Parkland project
Currumbin Eco Parkland project
sec.28A
Definitions for division
sec.28A Definitions for division
In this division—
Currumbin Eco Parkland project means the project of that name described in the project report.
MEDQ see the Economic Development Act 2012 , section 8 (1) .
project 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.
project works means the works reasonably connected with, or incidental to, the investigation, planning and construction of the Currumbin Eco Parkland project.
reserved 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.
s 28A ins 2021 SL No. 101 s 3
sec.28B
MEDQ directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 100
sec.28B MEDQ directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 100
Subsection (2) is a direction for section 100 of the Act .
MEDQ must undertake all parts of the project works that are not reserved works.
s 28B ins 2021 SL No. 101 s 3
(sec.28B-ssec.1) Subsection (2) is a direction for section 100 of the Act .
(sec.28B-ssec.2) MEDQ must undertake all parts of the project works that are not reserved works.
sec.28C
Coordinator-General directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 109
sec.28C Coordinator-General directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 109
Subsection (2) is a direction for section 109 of the Act .
The Coordinator-General must undertake the reserved works.
s 28C ins 2021 SL No. 101 s 3
(sec.28C-ssec.1) Subsection (2) is a direction for section 109 of the Act .
(sec.28C-ssec.2) The Coordinator-General must undertake the reserved works.
pt.4-div.9
Far North Queensland Health and Innovation Precinct project
Far North Queensland Health and Innovation Precinct project
sec.28D
Definitions for division
sec.28D Definitions for division
In this division—
Cairns 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 .
s 28D def Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service amd 2023 SL No. 100 s 57
Far North Queensland Health and Innovation Precinct project means the project of that name described in the project report.
project 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.
project 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.
reserved 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.
s 28D ins 2021 SL No. 101 s 3
sec.28E
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 100
sec.28E Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 100
Subsection (2) is a direction for section 100 of the Act .
The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service must undertake all parts of the project works that are not reserved works.
s 28E ins 2021 SL No. 101 s 3
(sec.28E-ssec.1) Subsection (2) is a direction for section 100 of the Act .
(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.
sec.28F
Coordinator-General directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 109
sec.28F Coordinator-General directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 109
Subsection (2) is a direction for section 109 of the Act .
The Coordinator-General must undertake the reserved works.
s 28F ins 2021 SL No. 101 s 3
(sec.28F-ssec.1) Subsection (2) is a direction for section 109 of the Act .
(sec.28F-ssec.2) The Coordinator-General must undertake the reserved works.
pt.4-div.10
Toowoomba to Warwick Water Pipeline project
Toowoomba to Warwick Water Pipeline project
sec.28G
Definitions for division
sec.28G Definitions for division
In this division—
project 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.
project works means the works reasonably connected with, or incidental to, the investigation and planning of the Toowoomba to Warwick Water Pipeline project.
Queensland 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 .
reserved 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.
Toowoomba to Warwick Water Pipeline project means the project of that name described in the project report.
s 28G ins 2021 SL No. 101 s 3
sec.28H
Queensland Bulk Water Supply Authority directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 100
sec.28H Queensland Bulk Water Supply Authority directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 100
Subsection (2) is a direction for section 100 of the Act .
The Queensland Bulk Water Supply Authority must undertake all parts of the project works that are not reserved works.
s 28H ins 2021 SL No. 101 s 3
(sec.28H-ssec.1) Subsection (2) is a direction for section 100 of the Act .
(sec.28H-ssec.2) The Queensland Bulk Water Supply Authority must undertake all parts of the project works that are not reserved works.
sec.28I
Coordinator-General directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 109
sec.28I Coordinator-General directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 109
Subsection (2) is a direction for section 109 of the Act .
The Coordinator-General must undertake the reserved works.
s 28I ins 2021 SL No. 101 s 3
(sec.28I-ssec.1) Subsection (2) is a direction for section 109 of the Act .
(sec.28I-ssec.2) The Coordinator-General must undertake the reserved works.
pt.4-div.11
Workers accommodation for Borumba Pumped Hydro Energy Storage Project Exploratory Works
Workers accommodation for Borumba Pumped Hydro Energy Storage Project Exploratory Works
sec.28J
Definitions for division
sec.28J Definitions for division
In this division—
exploratory works means the works described in the project report as the Borumba Pumped Hydro Energy Storage Project exploratory works.
project 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.
project 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.
Queensland Hydro means Queensland Hydro Pty Ltd ACN 661 444 515.
reserved works means the works reasonably connected with, or incidental to the following works—
works comprising the opening, closing or rearranging of roads as reasonably required to facilitate access for the carrying out of the project works;
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 .
temporary workers accommodation camps means the temporary workers accommodation camps described in the project report.
s 28J ins 2023 SL No. 99 s 3
- (a) works comprising the opening, closing or rearranging of roads as reasonably required to facilitate access for the carrying out of the project works;
- (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 .
sec.28K
Queensland Hydro directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 100
sec.28K Queensland Hydro directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 100
Subsection (2) is a direction for section 100 of the Act .
Queensland Hydro must undertake the project works.
s 28K ins 2023 SL No. 99 s 3
(sec.28K-ssec.1) Subsection (2) is a direction for section 100 of the Act .
(sec.28K-ssec.2) Queensland Hydro must undertake the project works.
sec.28L
Coordinator-General directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 109
sec.28L Coordinator-General directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 109
Subsection (2) is a direction for section 109 of the Act .
The Coordinator-General must undertake the reserved works.
s 28L ins 2023 SL No. 99 s 3
(sec.28L-ssec.1) Subsection (2) is a direction for section 109 of the Act .
(sec.28L-ssec.2) The Coordinator-General must undertake the reserved works.
pt.4-div.12
Strategic assessment for Julia Creek–Richmond Critical Minerals Zone Water Delivery Options
Strategic assessment for Julia Creek–Richmond Critical Minerals Zone Water Delivery Options
sec.28M
Definitions for division
sec.28M Definitions for division
In this division—
project 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.
project 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.
SunWater means SunWater Limited ACN 131 034 985.
s 28M ins 2023 SL No. 156 s 3
sec.28N
SunWater directed to undertake particular works within particular time— Act , ss 100 and 102
sec.28N SunWater directed to undertake particular works within particular time— Act , ss 100 and 102
Subsection (2) is a direction for section 100 of the Act .
SunWater must undertake the project works.
For section 102 (a) of the Act , SunWater must complete the project works by 30 June 2024.
s 28N ins 2023 SL No. 156 s 3
(sec.28N-ssec.1) Subsection (2) is a direction for section 100 of the Act .
(sec.28N-ssec.2) SunWater must undertake the project works.
(sec.28N-ssec.3) For section 102 (a) of the Act , SunWater must complete the project works by 30 June 2024.
pt.4-div.13
CopperString 2032 Workers Accommodation Camps
CopperString 2032 Workers Accommodation Camps
sec.28O
Definitions for division
sec.28O Definitions for division
In this division—
CopperString 2032 workers accommodation camps means the workers accommodation camps described in the project report.
facilitation works means the works reasonably connected with, or incidental to, the following works—
works to secure tenure for the CopperString 2032 workers accommodation camps;
works reasonably required to secure access to land for the purpose of carrying out the project works, including for investigations and temporary works;
works comprising the opening, closing or rearranging of roads as reasonably required for carrying out the project works.
Powerlink Queensland means Queensland Electricity Transmission Corporation Limited ACN 078 849 233.
project 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.
project works means the works reasonably connected with, or incidental to, the construction of the CopperString 2032 workers accommodation camps.
s 28O ins 2024 SL No. 79 s 3
- (a) works to secure tenure for the CopperString 2032 workers accommodation camps;
- (b) works reasonably required to secure access to land for the purpose of carrying out the project works, including for investigations and temporary works;
- (c) works comprising the opening, closing or rearranging of roads as reasonably required for carrying out the project works.
sec.28P
Powerlink Queensland directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 100
sec.28P Powerlink Queensland directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 100
Subsection (2) is a direction for section 100 of the Act .
Powerlink Queensland must undertake the project works.
s 28P ins 2024 SL No. 79 s 3
(sec.28P-ssec.1) Subsection (2) is a direction for section 100 of the Act .
(sec.28P-ssec.2) Powerlink Queensland must undertake the project works.
sec.28Q
Coordinator-General directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 109
sec.28Q Coordinator-General directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 109
Subsection (2) is a direction for section 109 of the Act .
The Coordinator-General must undertake the facilitation works.
s 28Q ins 2024 SL No. 79 s 3
(sec.28Q-ssec.1) Subsection (2) is a direction for section 109 of the Act .
(sec.28Q-ssec.2) The Coordinator-General must undertake the facilitation works.
pt.4-div.14
Toowoomba to Warwick Water Pipeline project (construction and commissioning)
Toowoomba to Warwick Water Pipeline project (construction and commissioning)
sec.28R
Definitions for division
sec.28R Definitions for division
In this division—
project 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.
project works means the works reasonably connected with, or incidental to, the construction and commissioning of the Toowoomba to Warwick Water Pipeline project.
Queensland 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 .
reserved 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.
Toowoomba to Warwick Water Pipeline project means the project of that name described in the project report.
s 28R ins 2024 SL No. 115 s 3
sec.28S
Queensland Bulk Water Supply Authority directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 100
sec.28S Queensland Bulk Water Supply Authority directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 100
Subsection (2) is a direction for section 100 of the Act .
The Queensland Bulk Water Supply Authority must undertake all parts of the project works that are not reserved works.
s 28S ins 2024 SL No. 115 s 3
(sec.28S-ssec.1) Subsection (2) is a direction for section 100 of the Act .
(sec.28S-ssec.2) The Queensland Bulk Water Supply Authority must undertake all parts of the project works that are not reserved works.
sec.28T
Coordinator-General directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 109
sec.28T Coordinator-General directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 109
Subsection (2) is a direction for section 109 of the Act .
The Coordinator-General must undertake the reserved works.
s 28T ins 2024 SL No. 115 s 3
(sec.28T-ssec.1) Subsection (2) is a direction for section 109 of the Act .
(sec.28T-ssec.2) The Coordinator-General must undertake the reserved works.
pt.4-div.15
Borumba Pumped Hydro Energy Storage Project Exploratory Works
Borumba Pumped Hydro Energy Storage Project Exploratory Works
sec.28U
Definitions for division
sec.28U Definitions for division
In this division—
exploratory works means the works described in the project report as the Borumba Pumped Hydro Energy Storage Project Exploratory Works.
facilitation works means the following works—
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 ;
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.
project 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.
project 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.
Queensland Hydro means Queensland Hydro Pty Ltd ACN 661 444 515.
s 28U ins 2024 SL No. 202 s 4
- (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 ;
- (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.
sec.28V
Queensland Hydro directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 100
sec.28V Queensland Hydro directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 100
Subsection (2) is a direction for section 100 of the Act .
Queensland Hydro must undertake all parts of the project works that are not facilitation works.
s 28V ins 2024 SL No. 202 s 4
(sec.28V-ssec.1) Subsection (2) is a direction for section 100 of the Act .
(sec.28V-ssec.2) Queensland Hydro must undertake all parts of the project works that are not facilitation works.
sec.28W
Coordinator-General directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 109
sec.28W Coordinator-General directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 109
Subsection (2) is a direction for section 109 of the Act .
The Coordinator-General must undertake the facilitation works.
s 28W ins 2024 SL No. 202 s 4
(sec.28W-ssec.1) Subsection (2) is a direction for section 109 of the Act .
(sec.28W-ssec.2) The Coordinator-General must undertake the facilitation works.
pt.4-div.16
Paradise Dam Improvement Project—Early Works
Paradise Dam Improvement Project—Early Works
sec.28X
Definitions for division
sec.28X Definitions for division
In this division—
facilitation works means the following works—
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 ;
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.
project 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.
project works means the works reasonably connected with, or incidental to, carrying out the works described in the project report as the Early Works.
Sunwater means Sunwater Limited ACN 131 034 985.
s 28X ins 2025 SL No. 41 s 3
- (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 ;
- (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.
sec.28Y
Sunwater directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 100
sec.28Y Sunwater directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 100
Subsection (2) is a direction for section 100 of the Act .
Sunwater must undertake all parts of the project works that are not facilitation works.
s 28Y ins 2025 SL No. 41 s 3
(sec.28Y-ssec.1) Subsection (2) is a direction for section 100 of the Act .
(sec.28Y-ssec.2) Sunwater must undertake all parts of the project works that are not facilitation works.
sec.28Z
Coordinator-General directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 109
sec.28Z Coordinator-General directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 109
Subsection (2) is a direction for section 109 of the Act .
The Coordinator-General must undertake the facilitation works.
s 28Z ins 2025 SL No. 41 s 3
(sec.28Z-ssec.1) Subsection (2) is a direction for section 109 of the Act .
(sec.28Z-ssec.2) The Coordinator-General must undertake the facilitation works.
pt.4-div.17
Bribie Island Breakthrough Emergency Works
Bribie Island Breakthrough Emergency Works
sec.28ZA
Definitions for division
sec.28ZA Definitions for division
In this division—
project 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.
project works means the works reasonably connected with, or incidental to, carrying out the works described in the project report as the project works.
s 28ZA ins 2025 SL No. 86 s 3
sec.28ZB
Coordinator-General directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 109
sec.28ZB Coordinator-General directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 109
Subsection (2) is a direction for section 109 of the Act .
The Coordinator-General must undertake the project works.
This section does not limit, and is not limited by, section 28ZC .
s 28ZB ins 2025 SL No. 86 s 3
(sec.28ZB-ssec.1) Subsection (2) is a direction for section 109 of the Act .
(sec.28ZB-ssec.2) The Coordinator-General must undertake the project works.
(sec.28ZB-ssec.3) This section does not limit, and is not limited by, section 28ZC .
sec.28ZC
Particular works on foreshore and under waters— Act , s 140
sec.28ZC Particular works on foreshore and under waters— Act , s 140
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.
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.
Subsection (4) is a direction for section 140 (1) (b) of the Act .
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 .
s 28ZC ins 2025 SL No. 86 s 3
(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.
(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.
(sec.28ZC-ssec.3) Subsection (4) is a direction for section 140 (1) (b) of the Act .
(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 .
- (a) the foreshore of Bribie Island, Caloundra, Golden Beach or Pelican Waters; or
- (b) land lying under the waters of Moreton Bay that are Queensland waters.
- (a) to take sand, stone, gravel or other material from the foreshore or land mentioned in subsection (1) ; and
- (b) to use the sand, stone, gravel or other material taken under paragraph (a) for the project works.
pt.4-div.18
Barlil Weir Project and Cooranga Weir Project—Investigation Works
Barlil Weir Project and Cooranga Weir Project—Investigation Works
sec.28ZD
Definitions for division
sec.28ZD Definitions for division
In this division—
project 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.
project works means the works reasonably connected with, or incidental to, carrying out the works described in the project report as the Investigation Works.
reserved 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.
Sunwater means Sunwater Limited ACN 131 034 985.
s 28ZD ins 2025 SL No. 150 s 3
sec.28ZE
Sunwater directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 100
sec.28ZE Sunwater directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 100
Subsection (2) is a direction for section 100 of the Act .
Sunwater must undertake all parts of the project works that are not reserved works.
s 28ZE ins 2025 SL No. 150 s 3
(sec.28ZE-ssec.1) Subsection (2) is a direction for section 100 of the Act .
(sec.28ZE-ssec.2) Sunwater must undertake all parts of the project works that are not reserved works.
sec.28ZF
Coordinator-General directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 109
sec.28ZF Coordinator-General directed to undertake particular works— Act , s 109
Subsection (2) is a direction for section 109 of the Act .
The Coordinator-General must undertake the reserved works.
s 28ZF ins 2025 SL No. 150 s 3
(sec.28ZF-ssec.1) Subsection (2) is a direction for section 109 of the Act .
(sec.28ZF-ssec.2) The Coordinator-General must undertake the reserved works.
pt.5
Fees
sec.29
Fees
sec.29 Fees
The fees payable under part 4 of the Act are stated in schedule 3 .
The fees payable under part 4A of the Act are stated in schedule 4 .
The fees payable under part 6 , division 1 of the Act are stated in schedule 5 .
The fees payable under part 6 , division 7 of the Act are stated in schedule 6 .
The fees payable in relation to a request to take land for particular infrastructure facilities are stated in schedule 7 .
(sec.29-ssec.1) The fees payable under part 4 of the Act are stated in schedule 3 .
(sec.29-ssec.2) The fees payable under part 4A of the Act are stated in schedule 4 .
(sec.29-ssec.3) The fees payable under part 6 , division 1 of the Act are stated in schedule 5 .
(sec.29-ssec.4) The fees payable under part 6 , division 7 of the Act are stated in schedule 6 .
(sec.29-ssec.5) The fees payable in relation to a request to take land for particular infrastructure facilities are stated in schedule 7 .
sec.30
Refund of fees
sec.30 Refund of fees
The 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—
the stage reached of the assessment process for the application or request; or
any other relevant matter.
- (a) the stage reached of the assessment process for the application or request; or
- (b) any other relevant matter.
pt.6
Transitional provision
sec.31
Things done before commencement under particular directions for Act , ss 100 and 109
sec.31 Things done before commencement under particular directions for Act , ss 100 and 109
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
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).
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 .
(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
(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).
(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 .
sch.3-pt.1
General provisions
sch.3-sec.1
Definitions for schedule
sch.3-sec.1 Definitions for schedule
In this schedule—
part 2 project means a project in relation to which part 2 of this regulation applies.
resource project see the Environmental Protection Act , section 112 .
resource tenure see the Environmental Protection Act , schedule 4 .
significant off-tenure project means a project that—
relates to a resource project; and
is carried out on land, other than land to which the resource tenure for the resource project applies.
superseded 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.
- (a) relates to a resource project; and
- (b) is carried out on land, other than land to which the resource tenure for the resource project applies.
sch.3-sec.2
Operation of schedule
sch.3-sec.2 Operation of schedule
This schedule provides for the fees mentioned in section 25A of the Act .
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.
(sch.3-sec.2-ssec.1) This schedule provides for the fees mentioned in section 25A of the Act .
(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.
sch.3-sec.3
When fees are payable
sch.3-sec.3 When fees are payable
The 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.
sch.3-sec.4
Amount of fees
sch.3-sec.4 Amount of fees
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.
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.
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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
- (a) if the fee becomes payable before 1 July 2021—the prescribed amount; or
- (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
- (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.
- (a) the March quarter for the financial year before the previous financial year to the relevant financial year;
- (b) the March quarter for the previous financial year to the relevant financial year.
- (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
- (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
- (b) for a matter stated in part 2 , table 4 or 5—the amount stated opposite the matter in column 3 of the table.
- (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
sch.3-sec.5
Publication of amounts
sch.3-sec.5 Publication of amounts
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 .
A failure to comply with subsection (1) does not limit or otherwise affect the operation of section 4 .
(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 .
(sch.3-sec.5-ssec.2) A failure to comply with subsection (1) does not limit or otherwise affect the operation of section 4 .
sch.3-pt.2
Tables of fees
sch.4-pt.1
General provisions
sch.4-sec.1
Definitions for schedule
sch.4-sec.1 Definitions for schedule
In this schedule—
amendment application , for an environmental approval, see section 54Z (1) of the Act .
assessment and approval process means the process under part 4A , division 3 of the Act for a coordinated project.
sch.4-sec.2
Operation of schedule
sch.4-sec.2 Operation of schedule
This schedule provides for the fees for—
an application under section 54K (1) of the Act for a bilateral project declaration; and
the assessment and approval process for a coordinated project for which a bilateral project declaration has been made; and
an amendment application for an environmental approval; and
a reinstatement request for an environmental approval.
- (a) an application under section 54K (1) of the Act for a bilateral project declaration; and
- (b) the assessment and approval process for a coordinated project for which a bilateral project declaration has been made; and
- (c) an amendment application for an environmental approval; and
- (d) a reinstatement request for an environmental approval.
sch.4-sec.3
When fees are payable
sch.4-sec.3 When fees are payable
The 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.
sch.4-sec.4
Amount of fees
sch.4-sec.4 Amount of fees
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.
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.
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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
- (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
- (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
- (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.
- (a) the March quarter for the financial year before the previous financial year to the relevant financial year;
- (b) the March quarter for the previous financial year to the relevant financial year.
sch.4-sec.5
Publication of amounts
sch.4-sec.5 Publication of amounts
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 .
A failure to comply with subsection (1) does not limit or otherwise affect the operation of section 4 .
(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 .
(sch.4-sec.5-ssec.2) A failure to comply with subsection (1) does not limit or otherwise affect the operation of section 4 .
sch.4-pt.2
Tables of fees
sch.5-pt.1
Preliminary
sch.5-sec.1
Definitions for schedule
sch.5-sec.1 Definitions for schedule
In this schedule—
minor change means—
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
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.
pre-lodgement consideration , of a proposed SDA application, means written advice given by the Coordinator-General to the person proposing to make the application.
- (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
- (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.
sch.5-sec.2
Operation of schedule
sch.5-sec.2 Operation of schedule
This schedule provides for the fees for—
an SDA application; and
a change application for an SDA approval; and
pre-lodgement consideration of a proposed SDA application; and
other requests made under an approved development scheme.
- (a) an SDA application; and
- (b) a change application for an SDA approval; and
- (c) pre-lodgement consideration of a proposed SDA application; and
- (d) other requests made under an approved development scheme.
sch.5-pt.2
Amount of fees
sch.5-sec.3
Fees for SDA applications for operational work
sch.5-sec.3 Fees for SDA applications for operational work
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.
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.
This section is subject to section 5 .
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.
(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.
(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.
(sch.5-sec.3-ssec.3) This section is subject to section 5 .
(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.
- (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
- (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.
- (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.
- (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.
- (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
- (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.
- (a) certified by a person registered as a registered professional engineer under the Professional Engineers Act 2002 ; and
- (b) given to the Coordinator-General with the SDA application.
sch.5-sec.4
Fees for matters in pt 4
sch.5-sec.4 Fees for matters in pt 4
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.
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.
This section is subject to section 5 .
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.
(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.
(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.
(sch.5-sec.4-ssec.3) This section is subject to section 5 .
(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.
- (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
- (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
- (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.
- (a) the March quarter for the financial year before the previous financial year to the relevant financial year;
- (b) the March quarter for the previous financial year to the relevant financial year.
sch.5-sec.5
Fees if SDA applications involve more than 1 aspect of development
sch.5-sec.5 Fees if SDA applications involve more than 1 aspect of development
Despite 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.
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.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
sch.5-sec.6
Fees for pre-lodgement consideration of proposed SDA applications
sch.5-sec.6 Fees for pre-lodgement consideration of proposed SDA applications
For 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.
sch.5-sec.7
Fees for change applications
sch.5-sec.7 Fees for change applications
The fee payable for a change application for an SDA approval is—
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
otherwise—the fee payable for an SDA application for the SDA approval.
- (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
- (b) otherwise—the fee payable for an SDA application for the SDA approval.
sch.5-pt.3
Paying and publishing fees
Paying and publishing fees
sch.5-sec.8
When fees are payable
sch.5-sec.8 When fees are payable
The fee for an SDA application for operational work is payable on the day the application is made.
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.
The fee for a request for pre-lodgement consideration of a proposed SDA application is payable on the day the request is made.
The fee for a change application for an SDA approval is payable on the day the change application is made.
(sch.5-sec.8-ssec.1) The fee for an SDA application for operational work is payable on the day the application is made.
(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.
(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.
(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.
sch.5-sec.9
Publication of amounts
sch.5-sec.9 Publication of amounts
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 .
A failure to comply with subsection (1) does not limit or otherwise affect the operation of part 2 .
(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 .
(sch.5-sec.9-ssec.2) A failure to comply with subsection (1) does not limit or otherwise affect the operation of part 2 .
sch.5-pt.4
Table of fees
sch.6-pt.1
General provisions
sch.6-sec.1
Operation of schedule
sch.6-sec.1 Operation of schedule
This schedule provides for the fees mentioned in sections 153AA (2) (d) and 153AJ (1) of the Act .
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.
(sch.6-sec.1-ssec.1) This schedule provides for the fees mentioned in sections 153AA (2) (d) and 153AJ (1) of the Act .
(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.
sch.6-sec.2
When fees are payable
sch.6-sec.2 When fees are payable
The 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.
sch.6-sec.3
Amount of fees
sch.6-sec.3 Amount of fees
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.
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.
(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.
(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.
- (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
- (b) if the fee becomes payable during 2021—the column 3 amount, CPI indexed for 2021; or
- (c) if the fee becomes payable during any later year—the column 3 amount, CPI indexed for 2021 and each later year.
sch.6-sec.4
Publication of amounts
sch.6-sec.4 Publication of amounts
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 .
A failure to comply with subsection (1) does not limit or otherwise affect the operation of section 3 .
(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 .
(sch.6-sec.4-ssec.2) A failure to comply with subsection (1) does not limit or otherwise affect the operation of section 3 .
sch.6-pt.2
Table of fees
sch.7-pt.1
General provisions
sch.7-sec.1
Application of schedule
sch.7-sec.1 Application of schedule
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 .
In this section—
2012 amendment regulation means the State Development and Public Works Organisation Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 2012 .
(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 .
(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 .
- (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
- (b) an infrastructure facility approved under former section 125 (1) (f) (ii) of the Act .
sch.7-sec.2
Definition for schedule
sch.7-sec.2 Definition for schedule
In this schedule—
former , 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 .
sch.7-sec.3
When fees are payable
sch.7-sec.3 When fees are payable
The 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.
sch.7-sec.4
Amount of fees
sch.7-sec.4 Amount of fees
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.
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.
(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.
(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.
- (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
- (b) if the fee becomes payable during 2021—the column 3 amount, CPI indexed for 2021; or
- (c) if the fee becomes payable during any later year—the column 3 amount, CPI indexed for 2021 and each later year.
sch.7-sec.5
Publication of amounts
sch.7-sec.5 Publication of amounts
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 .
A failure to comply with subsection (1) does not limit or otherwise affect the operation of section 4 .
(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 .
(sch.7-sec.5-ssec.2) A failure to comply with subsection (1) does not limit or otherwise affect the operation of section 4 .
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Table of fees