The Northern Link detailed feasibility study was an in-depth investigation undertaken into the proposed toll road.
The study was completed in mid 2009.
It included:
- traffic and transport studies
- engineering and design studies
- environmental studies
- extensive community consultation
- development of a business case based on the Queensland Government’s Value for Money Framework.
Findings of these studies can be found in the Northern Link Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) report.
Environmental Impact Statement report
The Coordinator-General released the EIS report on 25 October 2008 for a seven week consultation period.
Community members were encouraged to review the EIS report and provide the Coordinator-General with feedback on its findings. The Coordinator-General received more than 200 submissions from community members and state agencies, which helped inform Council's decision to proceed without local road connections for the project.
Council prepared a Supplementary Report to the EIS which assessed the impacts of the project without local connections. The Supplementary Report was submitted to the Coordinator-General in July 2009.
For more information on the EIS, visit the Northern Link technical website.
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Stage 1: Information gathering and draft Terms of Reference
November 2007 - March 2008
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COMPLETED
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Stage 2: Impact assessment
April - October 2008
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Project design
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Environmental Impact Assessment
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Business Case
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March - April 2008
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Preliminary concept
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Existing environment studies
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Market sounding and research
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| May - October 2008 |
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Concept design:
- preferred alignment
- surface connections
- ventilation system and ventilation outlet site options
- work site options
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Impact assessments:
- traffic and transport
- air quality
- cultural heritage
- social and community issues
- sustainability measures
- land use and urban design
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Analysis of:
- affordability
- delivery options
- financial viability
- toll levels
- value for money
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Refined concept design:
- preferred ventilation outlet sites
- preferred work sites
- urban design options
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Business Case:
- Council assessment
- If approved, the project will move into tender phase
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| Project reference design |
EIS |
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Evaluation and decision
Post October 2008
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Coordinator-General's EIS evaluation
- review of EIS
- review of submissions
- evaluation report
Coordinator-General's recommendation on the EIS
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Council decides the way forward, based on the Business Case and the Coordinator-General's recommendation.
Community consultation
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