PIPELINE STICKS TO EXISTING EASEMENT

Deputy Premier and Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, Paul Lucas has announced the preferred corridor for the Northern Pipeline Interconnector (NPI) Stage 2 for the Panorama Drive area at Nambour, has now been finalised.

“After investigating two options, it has been decided the preferred corridor will run within the existing Energex easement that traverses Pringle Hill,” Mr Lucas said.

“It is the Government’s preference to co-locate the pipeline within existing easements wherever possible.

“Given the difficult terrain of Pringle Hill, investigations were undertaken by LinkWater Projects to assess if there was a viable option for the preferred corridor.

“Consultation with residents within the area of investigation, including residents along the Energex easement and the Rosemount Anti-Pipeline Action Group (RAPAG), aided the assessment of the alternative option.

“By listening to the community and their concerns, we have been able to assess the options and provide a balanced decision.

“Residents outside the Energex easement will this week receive a letter stating that they are no longer within the preferred corridor for investigation.”

Mr Lucas last month announced the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for NPI 2 would be released for public comment at the end of this year.

“Interested parties will have an opportunity to comment on the EIS when it’s released later this year,” Mr Lucas said.

“LinkWater Projects will continue to consult with the community prior to the release of the EIS to ensure community issues are addressed.”

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