Nathan Dam and Pipelines
Project overview*
| EIS status | Lapsed* |
| Description | An 888,312-megalitre dam, with an annual yield of 66,011 ML; and a 149.3-kilometre trunk pipeline. |
| Proponent | SunWater Ltd (a government-owned corporation) |
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| Investment | $1.2 billion (based on 2012 values) |
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* Project information supplied by proponent and subject to change.
Environmental impact statement (EIS) process
| Date | Activity |
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| 1 June 2021 | Coordinator-General’s report on EIS lapsed. |
| 13 July 2017 |
Commonwealth Minister for the Environment’s approval of 'controlled action', subject to conditions.
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| 31 May 2017 | Coordinator-General's evaluation report on the EIS ( 3.31 MB).
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8 October 2016 to 7 November 2016 | Additional information to the EIS (AEIS) public consultation. |
| 26 July 2012 | Additional information for the EIS requested by Coordinator-General. |
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23 April 2012 to 5 June 2012 |
EIS public consultation.
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| 13 February 2009 | Terms of reference for EIS ( 801 KB) released.
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13 September 2008 to 17 October 2008 | Draft terms of reference for EIS public consultation. |
| 30 July 2008 |
Project deemed a 'controlled action' by Commonwealth Minister for the Environment.
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| 3 July 2008 | Project referred to Commonwealth Minister for the Environment. |
| 2 May 2008 |
Gazettal of 'coordinated project' declaration ( 177 KB)
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| 19 March 2008 |
Application, including initial advice statement ( 224 KB), submitted.
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Read more about the EIS process.
Further information
For more information, visit the Nathan Dam and Pipeline web page.
Last updated: 24 Jul 2024