Decision Brief For Logan And Gold Coast Faster Rail - EPBC 2022/09439.

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The Department approved the Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail project (EPBC 2022/09439) for rail corridor duplication between Kuraby and Beenleigh stations in Queensland. The approval decision brief, signed by the Environment Assessments Queensland Branch Head on 3 July 2025, recommends approval under the EPBC Act's threatened species and communities controlling provisions (sections 18 and 18A). The project involves expanding existing tracks from two to four and constructing associated station, rail, road and infrastructure upgrades. The department concluded that, subject to proposed conditions of approval, impacts to protected matters would not be unacceptable, with approval valid until 2 July 2065. The brief references a detailed recommendation report and proposed conditions, though specific environmental impacts, mitigation measures, and quantified data on affected species or ecosystems are not detailed in this excerpt.