Emu Swamp Dam Project (Granite Belt Irrigation Project)
Project overview*
EIS status | Approved with conditions |
Description | A 12,074 megalitre irrigation dam and water-supply scheme on the Severn River. |
Proponent | Granite Belt Water Limited |
Location/s | On the Severn River, 15 km south west of Stanthorpe. Map |
Local government/s | Southern Downs Regional Council |
Investment | $84 million |
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* Project information supplied by proponent and subject to change.
Environmental impact statement (EIS) process
Date | Activity |
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28 March 2022 | The Coordinator-General stated a new lapse date for the Coordinator-General's EIS evaluation report of 1 April 2023. |
31 March 2020 | The Coordinator-General stated a new lapse date for the Coordinator-General’s EIS evaluation report of 1 April 2022. |
31 January 2020 | The Coordinator-General determined an assessment of project changes is not required. |
17 December 2019 | The proponent sought advice from the Coordinator-General whether a project change application is required for identified project changes. |
2 April 2019 | The Coordinator-General stated a new lapse date for the Coordinator-General’s EIS evaluation report of 2 April 2020. |
2 October 2018 | The Coordinator-General stated a new lapse date for the Coordinator-General’s EIS evaluation report of 2 April 2019. |
26 September 2017 | The Coordinator-General stated a new lapse date for the Coordinator-General’s EIS evaluation report of 2 October 2018. |
11 November 2014 |
Commonwealth Minister for the Environment's approval of controlled action, subject to conditions.
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29 September 2014 | Coordinator-General's report on EIS released (![]() |
2 April 2014 to 2 May 2014 | Additional information to EIS assessed by other government agencies. |
7 April 2008 | Additional information for the EIS requested by Coordinator-General. |
12 January 2008 to 25 February 2008 | EIS public consultation. |
26 June 2007 | Terms of reference for EIS (![]() |
31 March 2007 to 8 May 2007 | Draft terms of reference for EIS public consultation. |
9 February 2007 |
Gazettal of 'coordinated project' declaration (![]() |
3 January 2007 |
Project deemed a controlled action by Commonwealth Minister for the Environment.
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20 December 2006 | Project referred to Commonwealth Minister for the Environment. |
8 September 2006 |
Application, initial advice statement (![]() |
Last updated: 24 Oct 2022