FOI Disclosure Log
Page last updated:18 April 2019
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ŮŮÊÓÆµtechnical advice related to the Carmichael Mine and Rail Project
Published 18 April 2019
On 22 February 2019 ŮŮÊÓÆµprovided technical advice on Adani Mining Pty Ltd's groundwater management and research plans for the Carmichael mine and rail project. This advice was sought to inform the Department of the Environment and Energy's assessment of the management plans against the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conversation Act 1999. It is not the role of ŮŮÊÓÆµto make or suggest regulatory decisions to the Department of the Environment and Energy. This advice and related documents can be found at the website.
On 5 April, ŮŮÊÓÆµwas briefed by the Department of the Environment and Energy in a teleconference about changes made by Adani to its groundwater management plans following the technical advice provided on 22 February 2019. Notes relating to this teleconference are provided on the .