Carpentaria Rail proposes the construction of a new deep water bulk minerals export port on the lower Gulf of Carpentaria with an associated all weather road and rail infrastructure connection from the port to the North Western Minerals province major towns, also connecting the North Eastern Minerals province.

The Port Carpentaria Railway project based on the principals of:

• Economic viability
  • Environmental sustainability
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Local empowerment

Improving the access to port and rail infrastructure in the North West Queensland minerals provence will lead to increased mining activities and opportunities within the region whilst being kinder to the environment. Reduced export costs will also sustain the viability of existing operations in times of moderating world commodity prices and increased international competition. Growth over time will lead to increasing activity and linkages across the state and country. Constraints on existing infrastructure make the development of new facilities more economically viable than the upgrading and expansion of existing infrastructure.

This project will lead to sustainable jobs and increased regional development and services in the lower Gulf. The separation of the route from existing communities means there will be no adverse impact on existing communities and amenity. In addition, it reduces potential risk to the Great Barrier Reef from existing operations. At all stages of the project and operation, the aim is to maximise the long term value to the local communities, augment the value for shareholders and customers, while broadening environmental, native title and cultural protection. This project will harness value for local people, which currently flows to the east coast.