Baralaba South Project
Project summary
Current stage
- The EIS process for this project has now concluded.
Description
- Development of a new, multi-seam, open-cut coal mine which will occur as a continuation of the existing Baralaba North Mine.
Key features
- Open cut coal mine extracting up to 2.5 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) of run-of-mine (ROM) coal.
- Conventional truck and shovel methods.
- Conventional coal handling and preparation plant and conveyor systems.
- Haul road and ancillary access tracks.
- Water management infrastructure; including multiple mine water dams, sediment dams and clean water dams.
- A realignment of approximately 4.5km of the Moura—Baralaba Road.
- A new power line and associated upgrades to Powerlink’s Baralaba Substation.
- An external supply of water to the mine during extended dry periods from the Dawson Valley Scheme; groundwater bores or; the Benleith Water Scheme.
- Support infrastructure.
Proponent
- Baralaba South Pty Ltd.
Location
- Approximately 115km southwest of Rockhampton and 8km south of Baralaba.
Local government
- Banana Shire Council.
Lifespan
- Approximately 23 years.
Jobs
- Up to 275 (construction).
- Approximately 600 (operational).
Commonwealth approval needed
- Yes (controlled action EPBC 2012/6547) single EIS assessment process for Queensland and the Commonwealth.
Environmental impact statement (EIS)
The EIS assessment report was issued to the proponent on 2 March 2026 in accordance with section 60 of the Environmental Protection Act 1994 (EP Act). The EIS process under Chapter 3, Part 1 of the EP Act is now completed.
Documents
The following documents can be obtained through the EIS section of the EP Act Public Register by searching on EIS number EIS100736502:
- EIS assessment report 5 MB)
- s51-52 public notice
- Draft Terms of Reference 266.8 KB)
- Final Terms of Reference 272.2 KB)
- s42 Public Notice 59 KB)
- Initial Advice Statement 1.5 MB)
- s46 Public Notice 202.6 KB)
The EIS is available on the proponent’s website: www.baralabacoal.com.au.
Further information
For further information about the EIS process for the Baralaba South Project, please contact the EIS Coordinator on 13 QGOV (13 74 68) or email eis@detsi.qld.gov.au.