LEGEND INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, INC. 
By Member for Mount Coot-tha
Deputy Premier, Treasurer Minister for State Development and Trade 20 October 2011 State and Council to work together on Legend development in Mount Isa
Acting Premier Andrew Fraser is considering the declaration
of the Legend International Phosphate Plant as a
'prescribed project' and has decided to proceed
with consultation on such a declaration.
A 'prescribed project' is a project which is of significance,
particularly economically and socially, to Queensland or a
region.
"Following the Premier's visit to Mount Isa
organised by Member for Mount Isa Betty Kiernan, the Deputy
Coordinator-General has held meetings on two occasions with
the Mount Isa City Council to work towards a planning
solution," the Acting Premier said.
"As the local Member, Betty Kiernan has been in regular
contact to provide updates on this and other developments in
the North West."
The Council continues its role as assessment manager for the
project under this approach with the Office of
Coordinator-General providing support as needed - and if
required an ability to move the assessment along should it
slow.
Betty Kiernan has welcomed the announcement which will
progress the assessment process for the $1.4 billion project
which has the potential to generate up to 800 construction
and 431 operational jobs.
"We are pleased that Mount Isa Mayor John Molony has
publically expressed support for a prescribed approach and if
a decision is made to declare the project a prescribed
project we look forward to working in partnership with the
Council to keep the project moving while maintaining a
rigorous planning and assessment process."
The consultation process is proposed to conclude on 11
November 2011.
