Aquis Resort at the Great Barrier Reef Project
Project overview*
EIS status | Approved with conditions |
Description | Redevelopment of 343 ha of rural land into a large-scale integrated tourism resort. |
Proponent | Aquis Resort at the Great Barrier Reef Pty Ltd |
Location/s | 13 km north of Cairns and 3 km south of Yorkeys Knob. Map |
Local government/s | Cairns Regional Council |
Investment | $8.15 billion over 2 stages:
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Key features | Stage 1 includes:
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Jobs | Stage 1:
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* Project information supplied by proponent and subject to change.
Environmental impact statement (EIS) process
Date | Activity |
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30 April 2015 | Commonwealth Minister for the Environment's approval of controlled action, subject to conditions.
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17 December 2014 | Coordinator-General’s Report on final EIS (![]() |
15 October 2014 to 12 November 2014 |
Additional information to the EIS being assessed by relevant government agencies. |
16 September 2014 | Additional information to EIS requested by Coordinator-General. |
21 June 2014 to 5 August 2014 |
EIS public consultation:
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21 May 2014 | Released amended Final Terms of Reference (![]() |
5 May 2014 | Project deemed a 'controlled action' by Commonwealth Government requiring assessment under an accredited assessment process. |
1 April 2014 | Project referred to Commonwealth Minister for the Environment. |
2 October 2013 | Terms of reference (![]() |
12 August 2013 to 9 September 2013 |
Draft terms of reference for EIS public consultation. |
1 August 2013 | Gazettal of 'coordinated project' declaration (![]() |
26 July 2013 | Application, including initial advice statement (![]() |
Last updated: Monday, Jul 13, 2020