In August, we submitted our Scoping Report for the proposed Project to the NSW Government Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (the Department).

The Scoping Report includes:

• a description of the proposed project
• an early indication of community views on the project
• information regarding what engagement will be carried out during the preparation of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
• identification of the key matters requiring further assessment in the EIS and the proposed approach to assessing each of these matters, having regard to any relevant Government legislation, plans, policies, or guidelines.

A copy of the Scoping Report is now available on the NSW Government Major Projects website.

In response to the submission of the Scoping Report, the Department has issued the Planning Secretary’s Environmental Assessment Requirements for the project, also known as SEARs.

The project SEARs identify what information needs to be included in the EIS, with the SEARs also available on the NSW Government Major Projects website.

The next step for the proposed project will be the preparation of the EIS.

We will continue to keep you updated on the Project, but if you have any questions, please reach out.