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Hummock Hill Island Development

Project Overview*

EIS status Approved with conditions
Description Residential and tourism development
Proponent Eaton Place Pty Ltd
Location/s Rodds Bay, 30 km south of Gladstone. Map
Local government/s Gladstone Regional Council
Key features
  • Tourist accommodation
  • Residential housing
  • Golf course
  • Infrastructure, including a bridge connecting the Hummock Hill Island to the mainland

* Project information supplied by proponent and subject to change.

Environmental impact statement (EIS) process

Date Activity
23 May 2017 The Coordinator-General extended the currency period for the EIS Evaluation Report from 28 May 2017 to 28 May 2019.
5 May 2016 The Coordinator-General extended the currency period for the EIS Evaluation Report from 28 May 2016 to 28 May 2017.
26 November 2015 Commonwealth Minister for the Environment's approval of 'controlled action', subject to conditions.
6 May 2015 The Coordinator-General extended the currency period for the EIS Evaluation Report from 28 May 2015 to 28 May 2016.
23 February 2015 The Coordinator-General extended the currency period for the EIS Evaluation Report from 28 February 2015 to 28 May 2015.
14 December 2012 Commonwealth Minister for the Environment decided the amended project is a 'controlled action'.
25 November 2011 Amended project referred to Commonwealth Minister for the Environment.
20 July 2011 Project referral withdrawn from the Commonwealth process.
28 February 2011 Coordinator-General's Report on EIS released.
8 December 2007 to
4 February 2008
Public consultation on EIS.
16 June 2007 Terms of reference for EIS (PDF icon 494 KB) released.
18 November 2006 to
18 December 2006
Public consultation on draft terms of reference for EIS.
17 November 2006 Gazettal of 'significant project' declaration (PDF icon 130 KB)
17 January 2006 Initial advice statement (PDF icon 1.63 MB) submitted.
13 January 2006 Commonwealth Minister for the Environment decided the project is a 'controlled action' More information
3 January 2006 Project referred to Commonwealth Minister for the Environment.

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Project changes

Since the publication of the Coordinator-General's report on the EIS, Eaton Place Pty Ltd has applied for changes to the project.

Last updated: 09 Nov 2021