Aquis Great Barrier Reef Casino

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Project overview*

EIS statusApproved with conditions
DescriptionRedevelopment of 343 ha of rural land into a large-scale integrated tourism resort.
ProponentAquis Resort at the Great Barrier Reef Pty Ltd
Location/s13 km north of Cairns and 3 km south of Yorkeys Knob. Map
Local government/sCairns Regional Council
Investment$8.15 billion over 2 stages:
  • Stage 1 $5.05 billion
  • Stage 2 $3.1 billion
Key featuresStage 1 includes:
  • An artificial lake and island within the development site
  • A casino
  • 5 hotels including 4000 rooms
  • Additional facilities including: retail shopping; an aquarium; a theatre; a reef lagoon; an outdoor sport and recreation facility including an 18-hole golf course; a convention and exhibition centre; and a cultural heritage centre
Stage 2 includes:
  • 3 additional hotels including 3500 rooms
  • A second casino
  • Additional facilities including: an additional theatre; retail shopping; and a rainforest
JobsStage 1:
  • 3750 (construction)
  • 11,000 (operational)
Stage 2:
  • 3500 (construction)
  • An additional 9000 (operational)

* Project information supplied by proponent and subject to change.

Environmental impact statement (EIS) process

DateActivity
30 April 2015Commonwealth Minister for the Environment's approval of controlled action, subject to conditions.
17 December 2014Coordinator-General’s Report on final EIS ( 22 MB) released
15 October 2014 to
12 November 2014		Additional information to the EIS being assessed by relevant government agencies.
16 September 2014Additional information to EIS requested by Coordinator-General.
21 June 2014 to
5 August 2014		EIS public consultation:
  • EIS - Executive Summary ( 2.8 MB)
21 May 2014Released amended Final Terms of Reference ( 150 KB) to require assessment of Commonwealth and State matters.
5 May 2014Project deemed a 'controlled action' by Commonwealth Government requiring assessment under an accredited assessment process.
1 April 2014Project referred to Commonwealth Minister for the Environment.
2 October 2013Terms of reference ( 229 KB) released.
12 August 2013 to
9 September 2013		Draft terms of reference for EIS public consultation.
1 August 2013Gazettal of 'coordinated project' declaration ( 80 KB)
26 July 2013Application, including initial advice statement ( 2.6 MB), submitted.
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Aquis forms consortium with Chinese developers for Cairns casino March 20, 2016 A new consortium has been formed between Hong Kong businessman Tony Fung and two Chinese development companies who are reportedly willing to finance Aquis’ proposed $8.15 billion Aquis Great Barrier Reef Resort, local media reports. Aquis Resort at the Great Barrier Reef Pty Ltd: Location/s: 13 km north of Cairns and 3 km south of Yorkeys Knob. Map: Local government/s: Cairns Regional Council: Investment: $8.15 billion over 2 stages: Stage 1 $5.05 billion; Stage 2 $3.1 billion; Key features: Stage 1 includes: An artificial lake and island within the development site; A casino.