What must the EIS include?

The terms of reference for the project state what ARTC must include in the draft EIS, including assessments of traffic, noise, air quality, flora, fauna and flooding, as well as an assessment of the social and economic effects of the project.

The terms of reference also include specific requirements for public consultation to understand specific detail about people’s concerns. ARTC is required to address those concerns and the proposed approach to avoid, reduce, manage or mitigate those concerns in the EIS.