This project involves a comprehensive assessment of air quality in the Surat Basin region in Queensland using air quality measurement network and modelling to identify the impact of CSG production activities on air quality in the Surat region. Watch this video to find out the results from the three year study. Watch this […]
11 February, 2016
This project analysed whole of life GHG emissions, including extraction, transportation and usage of CSG in the Surat Basin. The analysis includes domestic and offshore usage of the gas including for electricity generation in Asia. The project will provide assessments of benefits and risks related to the extraction, transport and usage of gas in terms […]
15 December, 2015
This project will share understanding of changes on farms and in towns during CSG development in the Surat area, providing a detailed landscape map showing changes during CSG developments. This will also gather feedback on our research to date, including its strengths and information gaps.
2 December, 2015
This project examined and measured the changes since the end of the construction and beginning of the operations phases through comparisons with survey 1 in 2014. This study identified strategies that can be enacted by local and state government to proactively reduce stresses associated with rapid change and also to take advantage of opportunities arising […]
30 November, 2015
To gain a better understanding of the speed and direction of groundwater flow, this project measures and models specific chemicals called environmental tracers. This research provides new data and a modelling approach to assess flow rates and volumes of usable groundwater resources.
17 November, 2015
This research aimed to identify community aspirations and their overlaps and/or disparities with existing resources, industry, and policy trajectories. Specifically, to understand how different community segments see the future of the region and how these reflect the economic and policy avenues for the region, in turn the research will help inform sound industry and policy activities […]
26 October, 2015
By understanding future impacts on regional economies and better inform on how local businesses can respond. This project will provide forecasting which calculates the likely economic effects during the operations phase and lessons to support local businesses.
1 April, 2015
This research identified genetic and demographic factors that may limit the success of establishing a rare daisy (Rutidosis lantana) in a new location. The report outlines best practice guidelines for moving the Rutidosis lantana, a rare daisy, to a new location. The guidelines will help to minimise biological limits to reproductive success and maximise population viability […]
28 August, 2014
This project will review and assess the presence of organic compounds in groundwater found in the Surat and Bowen Basins using existing open source and company held data. The outcomes include information and methods to assess possible sources of hydrocarbons in groundwater to help differentiate naturally occurring hydrocarbons and those potentially introduced during gas extraction […]
1 August, 2014
This project studies two species, the Golden-tailed gecko and Glossy black-cockatoo, to assess the range of impacts from CSG development in south-west Queensland on their habitat. The project provided management options for the Golden-tailed gecko and Glossy black-cockatoo habitats to ensure their long-term endurance.
25 July, 2014
This project will detect and measure methane seeping from underground in the Surat Basin, and identify sources of methane to provide a baseline of methane emissions on a regional scale. This will result in a methane emissions data set that can be used to compare changes in methane concentrations as coal seam gas production in […]
28 August, 2013
This study determined the sensitivity of the region’s flora and fauna to changed fire regimes, and the thresholds at which changed fire regimes cause substantial ecological impact. The research provided advice on how to best manage the biodiversity impacts of altered fire regimes associated with CSG development.
14 May, 2013
This work identifies and understands the broad range of existing and new threats to biodiversity across a CSG development region. The final report assists in determining which conservation management activities will best mitigate the risks to biodiversity.
19 April, 2013
This study reviewed principal indicators of community function and well-being, the resources and strategies necessary for enabling and enhancing community responses, and how communities respond to major developments in their region. This report can be used to inform strategic investments that will help maintain or enhance community function and well-being.
24 October, 2012
This project aimed to synthesise existing knowledge on the nature of rural socio-economic transitions occurring as a result of resource developments, and track the social impacts of regional economic change. This study also identified ways to help local communities in responding to resource development in order to maximise social benefit.
This research identified the nature and likely extent of damage to agricultural soils, and methods for avoiding and improving soils. The project aimed to provide methods for installing and operating gas infrastructure that avoids soil damage, and novel methods for rehabilitating damage that does occur.
21 October, 2012
This project aims to understand the direct and indirect impacts of tracks and traffic on invasive species and erosion in agricultural landscapes, and resulting in guidelines.
28 September, 2012
This project aims to understand how to design farms for a new mixed land use. This study will provide design principles and practices that optimise farm and gas infrastructure and operations, minimising negative impacts and maximising benefits.
27 September, 2012
This project aimed to understand how farmers from a range of production systems (extensive grazing to intensive cropping) perceive and value CSG developments on their and others’ farms. The result provided information that assists farmers and developers to negotiate means of co-existence that maximise benefits and minimise social and economic costs.
22 September, 2012
This project will assist in the preservation of agricultural productivity during land use change. The study will result in developing methods for most equitably and/ or cost-effectively preserving agricultural productivity.
21 September, 2012
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