Published Friday, 11 January, 2008 at 06:00 AM
Minister for Transport, Trade, Employment and Industrial Relations
The Honourable John Mickel
Goonyella Coal Chain Capacity Review final report released
The appointment of Ross Dunning to a critical role in coordinating Queensland's coal supply chain has been welcomed by Minister for Transport, Trade, Employment and Industrial Relations John Mickel.
The appointment coincides with the release of Stephen O'Donnell's second and final report into the Goonyella Coal Chain Capacity.
The appointment of a central coordinator was a key recommendation of the first O'Donnell report Mr Dunning will work with all parties in the coal supply chain, clarify roles and responsibilities and identify ways to enhance the capacity and reliability of the chain.
"Industry, through this Board, has appointed Ross Dunning to this position and Mr Dunning can be assured he has government's full support in achieving outcomes as outlined in the report," Minister Mickel said.
Jointly funded by the Queensland Government and the Queensland Resources Council, the review builds on the first report released by then Premier Peter Beattie on 30 July 2007.
The initial O'Donnell report focused on the immediate capacity constraints in the supply chain servicing the coal export markets through the Port of Hay Point.
The second report completes the work of identifying industry dissatisfaction over system performance shortcomings, and makes recommendations to improve efficiency 'from mine to port'.
In the report, Mr O'Donnell noted the successful implementation of the recommendations contained in his first report. He also cautioned that the supply chain was complex, there were no easy fixes and that all parties needed to work cooperatively to achieve the best outcomes for Queensland.
In releasing the latest report, Minister for Transport, Trade, Employment and Industrial Relations, John Mickel, thanked Mr O'Donnell for his work.
"The analysis, comments and recommendations will provide real benefits to the management of the Goonyella coal supply chain and I am pleased to see recognition of QR’s Business Improvement Plan, which has been in operation since the first review.
“QR has acknowledged there was room from improvement and its program for initiatives including additional rollingstock, is already showing positive outcomes for the coal supply chain.
"This report is also evidence of our commitment to work with industry in ensuring that Queensland maintains its position as the world's key coal export region.
"We want to ensure that our reputation as a dependable supplier is maintained over the long term," he said.
The latest report looks at longer term planning issues with a focus on maximising the effectiveness of the coal chain.
A Dalrymple Bay Coal Chain Board has been established and Mr Seamus French, CEO of Anglo Coal Australia, has been appointed as the inaugural chair.
Mr French said a memorandum of understanding defining a new, positive structure and approach to the Dalrymple Bay Coal Chain is being signed off by each member of the Dalrymple Bay Coal Chain Board and service providers such as QR and Babcock and Brown Infrastructure.
The Goonyella Coal Chain Capacity Review second and final report can be downloaded from the Queensland Transport website: http://www.transport.qld.gov.au/Home/Industry/Rail/Goonyella_coal_chain_capacity_review/
Media contact: Chris Brown (07) 3237 1944 or Nathan Moir 3235 4060
January 11, 2008
The appointment coincides with the release of Stephen O'Donnell's second and final report into the Goonyella Coal Chain Capacity.
The appointment of a central coordinator was a key recommendation of the first O'Donnell report Mr Dunning will work with all parties in the coal supply chain, clarify roles and responsibilities and identify ways to enhance the capacity and reliability of the chain.
"Industry, through this Board, has appointed Ross Dunning to this position and Mr Dunning can be assured he has government's full support in achieving outcomes as outlined in the report," Minister Mickel said.
Jointly funded by the Queensland Government and the Queensland Resources Council, the review builds on the first report released by then Premier Peter Beattie on 30 July 2007.
The initial O'Donnell report focused on the immediate capacity constraints in the supply chain servicing the coal export markets through the Port of Hay Point.
The second report completes the work of identifying industry dissatisfaction over system performance shortcomings, and makes recommendations to improve efficiency 'from mine to port'.
In the report, Mr O'Donnell noted the successful implementation of the recommendations contained in his first report. He also cautioned that the supply chain was complex, there were no easy fixes and that all parties needed to work cooperatively to achieve the best outcomes for Queensland.
In releasing the latest report, Minister for Transport, Trade, Employment and Industrial Relations, John Mickel, thanked Mr O'Donnell for his work.
"The analysis, comments and recommendations will provide real benefits to the management of the Goonyella coal supply chain and I am pleased to see recognition of QR’s Business Improvement Plan, which has been in operation since the first review.
“QR has acknowledged there was room from improvement and its program for initiatives including additional rollingstock, is already showing positive outcomes for the coal supply chain.
"This report is also evidence of our commitment to work with industry in ensuring that Queensland maintains its position as the world's key coal export region.
"We want to ensure that our reputation as a dependable supplier is maintained over the long term," he said.
The latest report looks at longer term planning issues with a focus on maximising the effectiveness of the coal chain.
A Dalrymple Bay Coal Chain Board has been established and Mr Seamus French, CEO of Anglo Coal Australia, has been appointed as the inaugural chair.
Mr French said a memorandum of understanding defining a new, positive structure and approach to the Dalrymple Bay Coal Chain is being signed off by each member of the Dalrymple Bay Coal Chain Board and service providers such as QR and Babcock and Brown Infrastructure.
The Goonyella Coal Chain Capacity Review second and final report can be downloaded from the Queensland Transport website: http://www.transport.qld.gov.au/Home/Industry/Rail/Goonyella_coal_chain_capacity_review/
Media contact: Chris Brown (07) 3237 1944 or Nathan Moir 3235 4060
January 11, 2008