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3 PRE QUEENSLAND EIS PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD Government Agency and Service Provider Consultation and Issues Raised Timings Stakeholder Purpose Issues Raised (Various) May- June DEEDI (Brisbane) 21 May Queensland Department of Environment and Resource Management (DERM) (Brisbane) 27 June MSQ (Cairns) 21 July DERM (Cairns) 6 August 7 August 18 August 20 August January 2009 Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities (DSEWPC) (formerly Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts) (Canberra) Queensland Police Service (QPS) () Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnership (ATSIP) () QPS () Queensland Health () Department of Safety QPS () North Qld Bulk Ports (NQBP) (Brisbane) Provide briefing about the Project; discuss Initial Advice Statement (IAS). Discuss marine turtle surveys and potential impacts. Provide the Regional Harbour Master with a briefing about the Project. Provide Environmental staff with briefing about the Project. Provide DSEWPC (formerly DEWHA) with briefing about the Project, including findings of environmental studies to date. Queensland EIS (RTA ) process under State Development and Public Works Act (QLD) (SDPWO) and determination of Significant Project for which an EIS is required. Potential mitigation measures to minimise impacts on turtles, including lighting controls. General discussion on maritime safety of proposed Port and barge and ferry operations. General discussion on information provided. EIS Process. Referral under EPBC Act. Controlling provisions of EPBC Act. Marine disposal of dredged spoil and permitting. Information gathering to support the Social Impact Assessment (SIA). Information gathering to support the SIA. Information gathering to support the SIA. Information gathering to support the SIA. Information gathering to support the SIA. Information gathering to support the SIA. Provide briefing about the Project. Dredging and spoil volumes. Facilities located on Strategic Port Land. 27 January February 2009 DEEDI (Social Impact Unit) Discussion about content of SIA. Agreement on definition of local community area. Structure of Social Impact Management Plan. Cumulative impact. Presentation of consultation output. DEEDI, DERM, DTMR, NQBP, and DoC. Briefing on the Project for government advisory agencies. Agencies provided advice on particular areas of interest to be included in Terms of Reference for the Queensland EIS (RTA ). Appendix 3-A Phase 1 Initial Consultation 1

4 Timings Stakeholder Purpose Issues Raised 4 February July 2009 DERM (Brisbane) 24 July 2009 DERM (Townsville) 18 August 2009 DEEDI, DERM, DEEDI, NQBP, DoC, DTMR and QPS (Cairns) DERM (Brisbane) 6 January DERM 2010 (Brisbane) 26 May 2010 DEEDI (Brisbane) April Current DSEWPaC (Canberra) DSEWPaC (Canberra) Briefing on the Project for government advisory agencies. Discuss mitigation measures for potential impacts on marine turtles. Technical briefing on proposed water supply for the Project. Briefing on proposed water supply for the Project. Briefing on proposed water supply for the Project. Project briefing and discuss interpretation of some Terms of Reference items. Provide DSEWPC with briefing about changes to Port aspects of the Project. Discussion on Commonwealth EIS. Agencies provided advice on particular areas of interest to be included in Terms of Reference for the Queensland EIS (RTA ). Survey methods. Dredging. Lighting controls. Ghost nets. Feral pig control. Modelling of impact on artesian aquifer. Modelling of surface water supplies from dams. Regulatory matters for surface water and groundwater supply. Impact on artesian aquifer and surface waters. Regulatory matters for surface water and groundwater supply. Impact on surface waters. Proposed water supply, explanation of Terms of Reference for the Queensland EIS (RTA ). Submission of replacement Referral under EPBC Act. Numerous s regarding various matters relating to assessment under the EPBC Act and Sea Dumping Act. Local Government Meetings and Issues Raised Timing Stakeholder Format Issues Raised August Mapoon Aboriginal Shire Face-to-face July June 2009 July 2010 July May 2009 July 2010 Napranum Aboriginal Shire Shire WTA Face-to-face s Face-to-face s Face-to-face Public versus mine access only for mine road infrastructure. Concerns improved access to the area south of the Embley may increase the amount of alcohol being illegally transported into communities with alcohol management plans. Proposed amendments to shire council boundaries. Impact on Napranum from noise and lights associated with barge/ferry operations on the Embley River. Impacts of dredging for barge/ferry operations. Opportunities for RTA to share infrastructure and potentially reduce environmental impacts. Employment opportunities for residents during construction and operations. Economic development/business development opportunities. Crime and anti-social behaviour in local communities. Opportunities for the Project to have a positive impact on the social well- being of residents of local communities. Establishing a permanent presence in the community near the proposed Project (e.g. ). Appendix 3-A Phase 1 Initial Consultation 2

5 Group Consultation and Issues Raised Timing Stakeholder Format Issues Raised July August Justice Group Wik Projects Limited Napranum Justice Group Group Face-to-face Group Environmental impact on wetlands and swamps. Impact of dams proposed on Norman Creek and Ward River. Rehabilitation processes and lessons from area of mining lease north of the Embley River. Cultural heritage management planning. Buffer zones. Management of traffic and transport on the Hey River - Boyd Mine Access Road. Employment opportunities associated with the Project in construction and operation. Employment and training models to increase representation of Wik and Wik-Way Owners in the workforce. Opportunities for economic development as a result of the Project. Law and order. Alcohol and substance abuse. Impact of dredging. Ongoing access to sea and land. Ongoing community consultation and engagement. Owner Consultation and Issues Raised Date Stakeholder Purpose Location Issues Most Frequently Raised visits /09 Owners and members of local communities Project briefings and ongoing communication regarding project activities. 21 June WCCCC Project EIS and feasibility study announcement. 16 July Wik-Way Project Briefing. Owners 10/11 Wik Projects (Cultural Heritage Body) and Wik-Way Owners Two, half-day SIA consultation workshops. 22 October WCCCC Special held to discuss the establishment of SoE Project Sub-committee. 12 December WCCCC 4 March 2009 SoE Project Sub-committee Project update and questions. Nomination of WCCCC members to the SoE Project S-C. First to establish Charter, consult, review and provide advice and to WCCCC in relation to the Project. (weekly), Napranum, Mapoon False Pera Head, Amban Three Rivers Tavern, Boyd Bay RTA Relations Building, The issues most frequently raised by Wik and Wik-Way Owners and broader groups of Owners who are signatories to the WCCCA and EBMPA have included: Impact of the Project, in particular proposed dams on Norman Creek and Ward River, on the environment and areas of cultural significance; Identification and protection of significant cultural heritage sites, including development of Communities, Heritage and Environment Management Plans; Potential impact on cultural heritage sites within the Project infrastructure footprint; Specific Project cultural awareness training for RTA and contractor workforces; Increased buffer zones for specific areas; Proposed rehabilitation practices and mine lease relinquishment for the Project; Land access for Owners to outstations and areas used for camping and traditional practices; Access and transport from to the Project area to increase employment and business opportunities and allow people to continue to live in and work at the mine; Permit systems for access to the area by the general public; Employment and training opportunities for local Aboriginal people during both construction and operations; Appendix 3-A Phase 1 Initial Consultation 3

6 Date Stakeholder Purpose Location Issues Most Frequently Raised 31 March 2009 WCCCC Project update and questions, consider from SoE Subcommittee. 7 April 2009 EBPMA CC (Ely) Project update and questions. 3 June 2009 SoE Project Sub-committee 22 June 2009 WCCCA Indigenous Directors Consult, review and provide advice and to WCCCC in relation to the Project. Project update and questions, role of SoE Subcommittee. 23 June 2009 WCCCC Project update and questions, consider from SoE Subcommittee. 1 July 2009 Wik-Way Owners 9 July 2009 Wik-Way Owners 27 August 2009 Families of the victims of light plane crash in SoE Project Sub-committee WCCCC SIA workshop to discuss Project water supply strategy, including proposed dam infrastructure. Field trip to Ely Dam and workshop to discuss potential impacts of dams and Project concerns. Field trip to plane crash site with family representatives for the first time since the incident. Consult, review and provide advice and to WCCCC in relation to Project. Project update and questions; consider from SoE Subcommittee including review and endorsement of the Stage 1 WCCCA independent review of the Project draft EIS Chapters. Fishing Lodge, WTA, Conference Room, Church Ely Dam, On mining lease, adjacent to Norman Creek area Coastal management and protection, including development of land and sea management plans and Indigenous land and sea ranger programs for the area; Environmental impacts on rivers, creeks, wetlands and coastal areas, including flora and fauna e.g. crocodiles and turtles; Environmental impacts due to extreme weather events, including cyclones and floods; Impact of dredging on sea grass, oysters and inshore reefs; Potential of shared infrastructure opportunities with the Bauxite Project to minimise environmental impacts; Ongoing consultation and engagement processes between RTA and Owners (via WCCCA), including the establishment of an RTA office in. The feedback from the August 2010 indicated recent consultation in was inadequate and additional direct consultation was required; Indigenous economic and business development opportunities; Learning from the negative impacts of mining north of the Embley River; Weed control; and Protection and ongoing management of plane crash site located south of the Embley River. Request from Owners for RTA to establish a mutually agreed process for working collaboratively with Owners to implement RTA s EIS commitments. Appendix 3-A Phase 1 Initial Consultation 4

7 Date Stakeholder Purpose Location Issues Most Frequently Raised and 25 October December 2009 Families of the victims of light plane crash in 1993 SoE Project Sub-committee WCCCC 2 March 2010 Meeting 3 March 2010 SoE Project Sub-committee Meeting held in with family representatives to discuss their suggestions for the ongoing protection and management of the plane crash site. Consult review and provide advice and to WCCCC in relation to Project. Two-day workshop focussed primarily on Stage 2 and 3 WCCCA independent review of the Project draft EIS Chapters. Project update and questions; consider from SoE Subcommittee including review and endorsement of the Stage 2 and 3 WCCCA independent review of the Project draft EIS Chapters. Present RTA response and position in relation to key issues raised by Owners during WCCCA consultation conducted in January. Consult review and provide advice and to WCCCC in relation to Project. Confirmation of key messages and RTA position on issues discussed at community the day prior. Church, Rec Hall, Appendix 3-A Phase 1 Initial Consultation 5

8 Date Stakeholder Purpose Location Issues Most Frequently Raised 30 March 2010 WCCCC Project update and questions; consider from SoE Subcommittee including review. 1 June 2010 SoE Project Sub-committee 9 July 2010 Cultural Heritage Survey (Ward River Pump and Pipeline Corridor) Debrief Consult, review and provide advice and to WCCCC in relation to Project. Debrief findings for cultural heritage surveys of Ward River pump station site and pipeline corridor. RTA Relations Building, 13 July 2010 SoE Project Sub-committee 31 August 2010 Meeting to Mid-December SoE Project Sub-committee Weekly visits conducted by RTA Relations personnel Owner Field Trip to Hey River Ferry/Barge terminal proposed location Consult, review and provide advice and to WCCCC in relation to Project. Present Project update and RTA response and position in relation to key issues raised by Owners. Obtain feedback from Owners. Consult, review and provide advice and to WCCCC in relation to Project. Ongoing engagement with Owners and residents of the community in relation to Project. Owner engagement and consultation regarding the proposed infrastructure at Hey River location. Rec Hall, Hey River, Appendix 3-A Phase 1 Initial Consultation 6

9 Date Stakeholder Purpose Location Issues Most Frequently Raised 30 November & 1 December February 22 February 23 February Visit & SoE Field Trip Presentation to Napranum as part of WCCCA Visit Presentation to Mapoon as part of WCCCA Visit Presentation to as part of WCCCA Visit 9 March SoE Project Sub-Committee Owner engagement and consultation regarding SoE Project infrastructure at Port location. SoE Project status report provided to Owners SoE Project status report provided to Owners SoE Project status report provided to Owners Consult, review and provide advice and to WCCCC in relation to Project. 5 April WCCCC Project update and questions, consider from SoE Subcommittee Boyd Bay and Pera Head Hall, Napranum Sport and Rec Hall, Mapoon Bauxite Project Office, Centre. WTA Chambers, Fishing Groups Consultation and Issues Raised Timing Stakeholder Format Issues Raised 20 August Charter Fishing Guides June 2009 (various) January 2009, July 2009 Gulf of Carpentaria Commercial Fishermen Association Northern Prawn Fishery Industry Pty Ltd Sportfishing Club Group Telephone Face-to-Face Meeting Group The issues most commonly raised through this consultation included: Dredging and location of spoil dumping ground; Damage to prawn nursery areas; Potential loss of fishing group resulting from ship anchorage areas off Boyd Point; Weather damage to ships while tied up at loading facilities due to openness of the loading area to the weather; Potential loss of safe anchorage for fishing boats in SE winds if access restrictions were applied to Boyd Bay; Concern about fuel storage areas; Potential discharge of contaminants and water ; Impact on heritage sites, including scarred trees, artefacts and story places in the footprint area of the dams; Environmental impacts on downstream wetlands and other areas frequently used by Owners for hunting; Cumulative impacts of dams proposed by RTA and Chalco on the Ward River; Impacts on the migration of fish upstream and downstream of the proposed dam sites; Control of unauthorised public access to the area; Presence of dangerous metals brought to the surface during construction; and, Rehabilitation process for dams during mine closure. Appendix 3-A Phase 1 Initial Consultation 7

10 Business and Service Provider Consultation and Issues Raised Timing Stakeholder Format Issues Raised 5 August 5 August 18 August 19 August 19 August 20 August 10 Chamber of Commerce, including representatives of based businesses and service providers Three Rivers Tavern Wik Media Carpentaria Contracting Campground Local Charter Fishing Guides Spotless Air Bowyer Transport Wik Projects/ Earthmoving 2009 & 2010 Chamber of Commerce RTA Monthly Update provided by General Manager, Operations 3 November Chamber of Commerce 2010 Face-to-face Face-to-face Face-to-face Face-to-face Face-to-face Face-to-face s/ teleconference Face-to-face Face-to-face SoE Project Presentation, Faceto-face The issues most commonly raised through this consultation included: Ensuring opportunities for local business and service providers in the region to tender for work associated with the construction and operation phases; Interest in future potential employment and emerging business opportunities; Management of traffic and transport on proposed new access road from Boyd Bay to Hey Point; Social and behavioural issues associated with construction workforce; Ongoing community consultation and engagement; Access to sea and land; Impacts on marine flora and fauna; and Law and order issues. Public Information Meeting Schedule and Issues Raised Date Stakeholder Location Issues Raised Weekly (Tuesday) since 16 June to 31 December 2009 Information Session/Display Napranum Information Session/Display Mapoon Information Session/Display Information Session Public Display Permanent Public Display Napranum Aboriginal Mapoon Aboriginal General Store Chambers Foyer of Church RTA Relations Building The issues most commonly raised through this consultation included: Interest in future potential employment and emerging business opportunities; Impact of traffic and transport; Social and behavioural issues associated with construction workforce; Management of traffic and transport on proposed new access road; Impact on and protection of Indigenous and non-indigenous heritages sites; Environmental impacts on downstream wetlands; Cumulative impacts of dams proposed by RTA and Bauxite Project on the Ward River; Construction timeframes; Rehabilitation process and success rates; Ongoing community consultation; and Land and sea access. Appendix 3-A Phase 1 Initial Consultation 8

11 Regional Landholders Meeting Schedule and Issues Raised Timing Stakeholder Format Issues Raised 22 May Bertiehaugh/Steve Irwin Wildlife Reserve (Australia Zoo) 9 Merluna and Watson River Stations 12 Batavia Downs Station 12 York Downs Station Face-to-face Face-to-face Face-to-face Face-to-face The issues most commonly raised through this consultation included: Ensuring the live cattle export facilities at Humbug Wharf can continue to be utilised in the future; Increased traffic along the road to, potentially resulting in increasing unauthorised access by the general public; Effective fire management in areas adjacent to pastoral leases; Potential employment and training opportunities for regional landholders and their families during the wet season, including business development opportunities e.g. hire of machinery; Potential social impacts of the construction and operational workforces, including anti-social behaviour, and increased offroad driving and hunting activities; and Increasing frequency of alcohol being transported into local communities governed by alcohol management plans. QUEENSLAND EIS PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD Week One of exhibition period Timing Stakeholder Location Format Topics Discussed / Issues raised 29 July Advertised Advertised Deliver EIS locations locations to advertised locations 1 August Napranum Napranum Disseminate material 1 August Mapoon Mapoon Disseminate material 1 August Disseminate material 1 August Disseminate material 2 August Public Forum (25 people) Chambers Public Display and presentation (25 people) Accommodation at SoE once the construction phase has ended Road from to the mine site Artesian bores and what is the water allocation required for the project Construction workers access to recreation areas i.e. around Boyd bay Engagement with Qld industry regarding the construction phase Tug boats operation Impact on turtles i.e. port lighting workforce make-up during construction i.e. contractors and RTA employees Finding new species of crab Number of the workforce required once mining operations commence Information known about marine species in Boyd Bay, in particular migratory species. Likely impacts to recreational fishing as a result of dredging activities Potential around increase in employment opportunities for people living in Construction materials coming from Archer River quarry and transportation to the site Port infrastructure arrangements including potential use by neighbouring lease operations Appendix 3-A Phase 1 Initial Consultation 9

12 Timing Stakeholder Location Format Topics Discussed / Issues raised 3 August Presentation Servicing the ferry i.e. slipway Chamber of Convention Qantaslink s involvement Commerce Centre (12 people) Order of planned construction Obtaining commit capital funding 4 August Town Authority Chambers Face to face 5 August Shopping Centre (Approx. 60 people) Public Display Access around Port area Ships during cyclone Maritime Safety rules Crocodile impacts Impacts on fish breeding and migration Permits to fish, hunting activity Turtles nesting areas Wharf - cyclone proofing owners support of the project Rehabilitated Employment preference to LAP s owners engagement regarding the design of the infrastructure Shift pattern Appendix 3-A Phase 1 Initial Consultation 10

13 Week Two of exhibition period Timing Organisation Organisation Attendance 8 August 9 August 10 August 11 August 11 August 12 August Napranum General community (15 people) Napranum Meeting (CEO, 5 lors) General (20 people) Gulf of Carpentaria Commercial Fishing Association (1) Sportsfishing Club, Charter fishing guides (4 people) General community (20 people) Meeting Format Location Public Napranum Public display and BBQ (11am 1pm) CEO, lors Napranum Presentation at Monthly Public Public Display and BBQ (11am- 1pm) Representative Face-to-face Business Owners Information Session Public Shopping Centre Topics Discussed / Issues raised Contract work for Napranum Rangers Bridge across the river Impact to Hey River DOGIT Lands Dredged sediment Traffic at the intersections for Humbug and Hornibrook terminals Access under the jetty The following were identified as actions: RTA will obtain advice from the noise consultant about baseline monitoring for noise and then discuss with. RTA will undertake a newsletter drop to advise Napranum residents of the public displays. RTA will provide a presentation to the Napranum staff. Jobs on the ships, barge, ferry and bus etc Ability to access the outstations Number of ships at the Port Equipment at East post closure Employment for people in Accessing the mine from Permit to harvest timber SoE Access to fishing grounds. shipping movements Anchoring at Boyd bay Timing of dredging Demarcation away from Port infrastructure Access under the wharf Access to fishing areas and impact to charter businesses. Concern re location of the ship moorings Concerned spoil will impact on local reefs Bait schools impacts Plume from dredging Water turbidity Access to high watermark Water monitoring Public Display Project summary, promotion of information sessions Appendix 3-A Phase 1 Initial Consultation 11

14 Week Three of exhibition period Timing Organisation Organisation Attendance 15 August North Queensland Representatives Bulk Ports 15 August 16 August 17 August 18 August 18 August Neighbouring landowners (14 people) General (11 people) Cairns Chamber of Commerce (3 people) Cairns Chamber of Commerce (132 people) Wik Projects Ltd (3 people) Napranum (250 houses) Merluna, York Downs, Watson River, Batavia Meeting Location Merluna Format Face to face Face to face Public Public display Newsletter & invitation house drop for following week Info Session Topics Discussed / Issues raised Project summary Project summary Project summary President & EO Only Cairns Dinner Project summary All Members WPL Representatives Cairns Formal Presentation Public Napranum House to house newsletter drop Project summary Economic and employment impacts Project summary, Economic and employment impacts Project summary 18 August 18 August 19 August 19 August Napranum General (12 people) Charter & Recreational Fisherman from (10 people) Cape York Land (5 board members & CEO) Shopping Centre (15 people) Public Napranum Public Display Project summary Public Face to Face Impact upon commercial fishing operations CEO & EO Cairns Face to face s Project summary how to make a submission Public Public Display Population increase Impact on health services during construction and operation Anchoring in Pera/Boyd Bay Length of the wharf Dredging Transport to site from ferry Impacts to if SoE does not go ahead Appendix 3-A Phase 1 Initial Consultation 12

15 Week Four of exhibition period Timing Organisation Organisation Attendance 24 August 24 August 25 August Wik & Wik-Way Owners - (18 people) -based State and Federal Government Agencies Mapoon General Wik & Wik-Way Owners Agency Representatives Public Meeting Location BPO Office Undercover Area () RTA Relations Building Mapoon Format Public Display / Formal Information Session / Presentation Presentation Public Display Topics Discussed / Issues raised Project summary Response to EIS feedback Project summary EIS process / next steps Project summary 26 August Mapoon Shire (30 people) Shopping Centre (25 people attend) CEO, lors Chambers, Mapoon Presentation to monthly Public Public Display Project summary Week Five of exhibition period Timing Organisation Organisation Attendance 29 August 29 August 29 August 31 August 1 1 General (30 people) Alex Morgan Dept of Transport, Main Roads & Freight (1 person) Australia Zoo (3 people) WCCCA SoE Sub-Committee Napranum General (5 people) Town Authority (6 people) Meeting Format Location Public Public Display & BBQ Topics Discussed / Issues raised Project summary Fiona Talbot Telephone Phone Clarification on the Project area identified on Figure A of the Queensland EIS (RTA ). Ken Hicks Brisbane Face to face WCCCA SoE S-C Quarterly Members Meeting (Q3) Potential impact on crocodiles Project summary SoE EIS Implementation Framework CHEMP & CAT progress Public Napranum Public Display Benefit to Owners Understanding potential environmental impacts Transport to site Employment for people Access to Surveys in that that taken place Employment numbers Pumping water from the Ward River Employment opportunities wanted to know what sort of employment there would be, interested in whether there were any different jobs. WTA Members Chambers, Presentation Project summary Social and economic impacts Appendix 3-A Phase 1 Initial Consultation 13

16 Week Six of exhibition period Timing Organisation Organisation Attendance Neighbouring landholders (6 people) General (23 people) New Mapoon General Northern Peninsula Area Regional (NPARC) Owners of the mining lease area Dave Donald Fishing Charters Moreton, Bramwell Junction Owners Public Public CEO, lors Owners Meeting Location Moreton Station Branwell Junction Chambers, New Mapoon (Northern Peninsula Area) NPARC Chambers, Bamaga New Mapoon Meeting Room Format Topics Discussed / Issues raised Face to face Project Summary Public Display Presentation to monthly Information Session Northern Peninsula Regional Area Potential for work experience for school kids Timeframes for commencement of project Governance of Road from Target for the number of Indigenous employees Public Face to Face Impact upon commercial fishing operations Last day of Public Comment Period 12/9/11 + all staff from RTA attended State of Nation held during this period (872 employees attended various presentations) POST QUEENSLAND EIS PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD Timing Stakeholders Meeting Format Issues raised / Topics discussed Location Commonwealth SoE Site & Face to Face Tailings dams Government Potential utilisation of the marine areas by threatened (DSEWPaC) species and the risk of boat strike to dugong Marine turtles and feral pig control program Survey methodology for threatened fauna Mining method, water management, revegetation Shire Face to Face Project Overview and update Discussion with about the Queensland EIS (RTA ) and the process now. Progress on the RTA office and staff accommodation in Project Scope Wild River legislation and management of the plane crash site on SoE Access to significant sites. Ranger Programme and the need for appropriate signage. Ballast water from ships Queensland EIS (RTA ) commitments FIFO options being considered Future land and sea management programme for SoE DEEDI Brisbane Face to face Key Topics discussed Indigenous employment and training Indigenous Business Development Local and indigenous sourcing strategies infrastructure and services Access and transport between and the SoE Mine Land and sea management programs and activities SoE EIS implementation Framework. Appendix 3-A Phase 1 Initial Consultation 14

17 Timing Stakeholders Meeting Location Format Issues raised / Topics discussed 9 November WCCCA SoE Sub Face to face Scheduled WCCCA consultation/ Committee 11 November 16 November 22 November Queensland Seafood Industry Association Brisbane Face to Face Working collaboratively Port construction details Membership representation Mareeba Chamber of Commence DEEDI Brisbane Weekly face to face Mareeba Face to Face Employment and business opportunities Rehabilitation SIMP development 23 November 25 November 28 November 30 November 7 December 13 December 13 December 13 December 13 December 14 December 11 January 12 January 12 January 19 January SIAU Brisbane Face to face SIMP Structure Gulf of Carpentaria Commercial Fishermans Association Queensland Seafood Industry Association DEEDI (Qld Fisheries) Gulf of Carpentaria Commercial Fishermans Association DEEDI and ATSIS Department of Communities Phone Phone Membership Gladstone model Local knowledge Brisbane Face to Face Compensation models Process for mitigation and data review Brisbane Face to Face State Government policy on compensation model for commercial fisherman. Phone Phone Licences Brisbane Face to Face Indigenous employment and training Brisbane Face to Face Housing and accommodation Qld Health Brisbane Face to Face Queensland EIS (RTA ) Submission Skills Qld Brisbane Face to Face Workforce Management DEEDI Brisbane Face to Face Local industry economic development Cape York Sustainable Futures Cairns Face to Face Queensland EIS (RTA ) Submission Social Impact Brisbane Meeting SIMP development and Action Plans Unit Cross Agency Reference Group this included representatives from: DEEDI SIAU Skills Qld Qld Health ATSIS DCS DEEDI Brisbane Face to Face Local industry economic development SIAU Brisbane Face to face Draft SIMP feedback Appendix 3-A Phase 1 Initial Consultation 15

18 Timing Stakeholders Meeting Location Format Issues raised / Topics discussed 24 January SIAU, DEEDI, Brisbane Face to face Draft SIMP feedback ATSIS Indigenous employment - 24 Jan GoCCFA (38) Karumba Meeting Infrastructure master plan and temporary seaborne access Potential locations of the temporary barge landing and passenger jetty Anchorage in Boyd Bay The rock wall at Pera Head Access around Port infrastructure 25 Jan Medical Centre 25 Jan College 1 Feb Chamber of Commerce 8 February 9 February 20 February Recreation and Charter fishermen (9) Land owners/ neighbours WCCCA Deputy Executive Officer 22 Feb Owners 29 February Shire CEO 1 March Shire Meeting SIMP Health service provision SoE Project update Meeting SIMP Education programmes BOLT WCC Forum Update on EIS process to date and current status Power supply Meeting Environment Management Plan for issues such as oils and spills Fish habitat protection and increased traffic Access to Boyd Bay anchorage security zone around the Jetty Ferry capacity Duration of temporary seaborne access Off-sets as a result of dredging and impacts to fishing grounds Representation on fishing reference group Proximity of Three Mile Reef to infrastructure Presentation Increased truck movements PDR and road Concerns around safety including cattle on the road, trucks creating significant dust issues particularly in the tourism season Information water sources and road use management plan Meeting SIMP update SoE Project Update Queensland SEIS (RTA ) Meeting visit and follow up with TO s Brisbane Gladstone trip SoE CAT & CHEMP development Meeting Queensland SEIS (RTA ) SIMP engagement Meeting Queensland SEIS (RTA ) SIMP engagement Project update Appendix 3-A Phase 1 Initial Consultation 16

19 Timing Stakeholders Meeting Format Issues raised / Topics discussed Location 1 March Director of Cook Shire Meeting Increased truck movements on PDR and Engineering roads Impacts to Archer River Quarry road to PDR in particular the potential impacts on existing drainage culverts Traffic with locals, particularly on the road Dust will be an issue, in particular with people wanting to overtake triples. Water will be an issue 6 March Mapoon Aboriginal Shire 7 March SoE Sub Committee March to July Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities 8 March Owners Mapoon Meeting Queensland SEIS (RTA ) SIMP Project Update Employment & Training Meeting Project update Owner engagement activities SIMP presentation RTA report Canberra Meeting Technical matters and clarifications e.g. dredge management, fauna management plans and offsets New process for reconsideration Workshop SoE CAT development 9 March QRC members NQBP UNESCO 13 March Police Service Mackay - World Heritage Centre IUCN Reactive Monitoring Mission The Great Barrier Reef Joint QRC and NQBPC presentation Putting the sector s growth into perspective Demonstration of leading risk management practices Abbot Point cumulative impacts assessment work and shipping study RioTinto Alcan case study Xstrata Coal Balaclava Island Coal Export Terminal The rigours of current regulatory approaches Meeting Project update SIMP safety & wellbeing Appendix 3-A Phase 1 Initial Consultation 17

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