BHP Billiton had said its plan to build a rail corridor alignment to the Port of Abbot Point is ‘on track’.
The global mining company is studying the construction of its own dedicated rail line travelling from the Goonyella Mine to a proposed BHP Billiton coal export terminal at Abbot Point, which will allow the export of up to 60 million tonnes of metallurgical coal per year.
BHP Billiton Metallurgical Coal President, Hubie van Dalsen, said:
“We have been working closely with local landowners, many of whom have lived on the same properties for decades.
“Some landowners have previously expressed concerns about the effect of multiple proposed rail corridors on landholdings. We have listened to their concerns and acted on the advice of the Queensland Government in pursuing a common corridor which could be used by other proponents.”
