Planning approval documents
Inland Rail has now received all primary environmental approvals from the NSW and Australian governments to progress the Illabo to Stockinbingal section.
We have developed a range of documents for managing the design, construction and operation of the Illabo to Stockinbingal section.
Environmental Impact Statement
The Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Illabo to Stockinbingal was on public display in September and October 2022. During this time the community had the opportunity to make a submission about the project to the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) as part of its assessment of the project.
Federal planning approval
The Illabo to Stockinbingal section was approved by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water on 28 October 2024 under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999:
Illabo to Stockinbingal Notification of Approval Decision EPBC 2018-8233
State planning approval
The Illabo to Stockinbingal project was approved by DPHI on 6 September 2024. The following documents support the state planning approval.
- DPHI Conditions of Approval of Inland Rail – Illabo to Stockinbingal
- DPHI Notice of Decision of Inland Rail – Illabo to Stockinbingal
Further project applications and documents are available on the NSW Government’s Major Projects website.
Sustainability policy
Inland Rail is committed to working sustainably on all projects along the alignment, as outlined in the Environment and Sustainability Policy. As such, we require our contractors to make the same commitment.
Technical reports
The EIS outlines how the Illabo to Stockinbingal section will impact the environment and how the impacts will be avoided, minimised or offset.
This report documents and considers the issues raised in community, government agencies, organisations and other submissions received by DPHI during public exhibition of the EIS
This report provides an assessment of biodiversity values of the subject land for the Inland Rail Illabo to Stockinbingal proposal.
This report outlines the mitigation measures that would be implemented to avoid or minimise the potential impacts of the project.
This document addresses potential impacts which arise through habitat clearing necessary for construction of the Illabo to Stockinbingal section.
This document outlines for the Illabo to Stockinbingal section will avoid, minimise and offset impacts upon native vegetation or threatened species listed under the New South Wales Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 and the NSW Biodiversity Conservation Regulation 2017.
This letter relates to the findings on a site audit regarding the Unexpected and Incidental Finds Protocols and Procedures established by contractor John Holland for the Illabo to Stockinbingal section of Inland Rail.
Management plans, strategies and programs
This document sets out the ethical standards (Reference Appendix A) that employees, contractors, sub-contractors and suppliers are expected to adhere to in the construction site and throughout their interactions with the local community.
This document details the actions to be taken, response procedures, reporting and notification requirements in the case of unexpected and incidental finds.
Communication strategy and engagement
This document outlines our approach to working with the community and how we will manage and respond to any enquiries or complaints that we receive, as we build the Illabo to Stockinbingal section of Inland Rail.
ENQUIRIES AND COMPLAINTS MANAGEMENT FACT SHEET
This document describes how the project will identify and engage with key stakeholders during construction, and how the project will receive community feedback and keep the community informed of construction progress.
