ADANI has finally been cleared to start work on its Carmichael coalmine after the Queensland government approved the company’s plans for black-throated finch and groundwater management.
It follows intense pressure on the Queensland government after Labor’s loss in the recent federal elections, blamed on the state’s perceived stalling over the mine go-ahead.
Adani Mining chief executive Lucas Dow said the priority now was ensuring that all construction activity met the strict environmental requirements the company had agreed to in the plans and approvals.
“Over the coming days preparatory activities such as finalising contracts, mobilising equipment, recruitment and completing inductions will continue. These preparatory actions will enable us to then start construction activities including fencing, bridge and road upgrades, water management and civil earthworks on the mine site,” he said.
“The project will deliver 1500 direct and 6750 indirect jobs during ramp-up and construction.”
