Current projects

The department is responsible for coordinating environmental impact statement (EIS) assessment processes under Chapter 3 of the Environmental Protection Act 1994 (EP Act).

The list below provides links to information about resource projects currently undergoing EIS assessments coordinated by the department.

Current EIS assessment processes

Current EIS processes
Project	Current status	Next action date
Isaac Downs Extension project	Final TOR issued – EIS in preparation	11 Dec 2027
Kestrel West Mine Extension project	Final TOR issued – EIS in preparation	12 Nov 2026
Yarrabee Coal Mine Continuation project	Draft TOR out for public notification	16 Jan 2026

Related information

View EIS projects currently out for public notification.

EIS project updates

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Last updated:: 3 March 2026