Transport Infrastructure (Ports) Regulation 2016


Queensland Crest
Transport Infrastructure (Ports) Regulation 2016

1Short title

This regulation may be cited as the Transport Infrastructure (Ports) Regulation 2016.

2Commencement

This regulation commences on 1 September 2016.

3Definitions

The dictionary in schedule 3 defines particular words used in this regulation.

3AMeasurement of position

(1)In this regulation, position is defined by reference to GDA2020.
(2)In this section—
GDA2020 means the Reference Frame under the National Measurement (Recognized-Value Standard of Measurement of Position) Determination 2017 (Cwlth) as in force on 1 July 2020.

s 3A ins 2020 SL No. 94 s 27

4Ports managed by port authorities

(1)Schedule 1 lists—
(a)each port managed by a port authority; and
(b)the port authority that manages the port.
(2)Schedule 1 is for information only.

5Limits of Port of Brisbane

(1)For section 267AA(3) of the Act, the limits of the Port of Brisbane are the extent of the area described in schedule 2, part 1, other than the area of any land above the high-water mark.
(2)However, at the entrance of any waterway intersecting the high-water mark, the extent of that area runs in a straight line across that entrance.

5ATransfer of management of port of Maryborough—Act, s 271(1)

(1)The management of the port of Maryborough is transferred from the North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation Limited to the Gladstone Ports Corporation Limited on transfer day.
(2)In this section—
transfer day means 1 March 2022.

s 5A ins 2022 SL No. 13 s 3

6Limits of other particular ports

(1)For section 274(a) of the Act, the limits of each port mentioned in schedule 2, part 2 are the extent of the area described in schedule 2, part 2 for the port, other than the area of any land above the high-water mark.
(2)Also, if the port is mentioned in schedule 2, part 2, division 1, the limits of the port include the extent of the area of waters of navigable rivers or creeks flowing directly or indirectly into waters that are—
(a)within the area described in that division for the port; and
(b)either—
(i)waters, including tidal waters, of the sea; or
(ii) waters connecting with any waters mentioned in subparagraph (i).
(3)Despite subsection (1), if the port is mentioned in schedule 2, part 2, division 2, the limits of the port do not include the extent of the area of waters of rivers, other than the included rivers, or of creeks, that are—
(a)within the area described in that division for the port; and
(b)upstream of the mouths of the rivers or creeks.

Note—

A port mentioned in schedule 2, part 2 is mentioned in either division 1 or division 2 of that part, but not both.
(4)For subsection (3), the following rivers are the included rivers
for the Port of Burketown—the Albert River
for the Port of Karumba—the Norman River
for the Port of Skardon River—the Skardon River
for the Port of Weipa—the Mission River, Embley River or Hey River.

s 6 amd 2020 SL No. 94 s 28

7Additional function conferred on Far North Queensland Ports Corporation Limited

For section 275(1)(g) of the Act, the function conferred on the Far North Queensland Ports Corporation Limited is to lease or license its strategic port land at Cairns for the development and use of the land as cultural or tourism facilities.

8Additional purpose of Far North Queensland Ports Corporation Limited prescribed for requirement to prepare land use plans

For section 285(1)(g) of the Act, the prescribed purpose of Far North Queensland Ports Corporation Limited is to lease or license its port authority land at Cairns to which section 285 of the Act applies, for the development and use of the land as cultural or tourism facilities.

9Protection from liability

For section 290(2) of the Act, an official, other than a director of the board of a port authority, is not civilly liable for an act or omission done honestly and without negligence for the port authority.

Schedule 1 Port management

section 4

Port

Port authority

Abbot Point

North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation Limited

Bundaberg

Gladstone Ports Corporation Limited

Burketown

Far North Queensland Ports Corporation Limited

Cairns

Far North Queensland Ports Corporation Limited

Cape Flattery

Far North Queensland Ports Corporation Limited

Cooktown

Far North Queensland Ports Corporation Limited

Gladstone

Gladstone Ports Corporation Limited

Hay Point

North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation Limited

Karumba

Far North Queensland Ports Corporation Limited

Lucinda

Port of Townsville Limited

Mackay

North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation Limited

Maryborough

Gladstone Ports Corporation Limited

Mourilyan

Far North Queensland Ports Corporation Limited

Port Kennedy

Far North Queensland Ports Corporation Limited

Quintell Beach

Far North Queensland Ports Corporation Limited

Rockhampton

Gladstone Ports Corporation Limited

Skardon River

Far North Queensland Ports Corporation Limited

Townsville

Port of Townsville Limited

Weipa

North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation Limited

sch 1 amd 2022 SL No. 13 s 4

Schedule 2 Port limits—areas for section 5(1) or 6

sections 5(1) and 6

Part 1 Port of Brisbane

1Port of Brisbane

For section 5(1), the area is the area within the following—
from the high water mark at the northern extremity of Point Cartwright at approximate latitude 26° 40.764' south, longitude 153° 08.341' east
then generally north-easterly to latitude 26° 38.326' south, longitude 153° 15.830' east
then south to latitude 26° 48.999' south, longitude 153° 15.830' east
then generally south-westerly to latitude 26° 50.382' south, longitude 153° 11.261' east
then generally south-easterly to latitude 27° 07.220' south, longitude 153° 21.670' east
then generally southerly to latitude 27° 14.556' south, longitude 153° 21.160' east
then generally south-easterly to latitude 27° 15.546' south, longitude 153° 22.642' east
then generally south-south-westerly to latitude 27° 20.485' south, longitude 153° 20.816' east
then generally west-south-westerly to the mangroves on the eastern side of Fisherman Islands at latitude 27° 22.825' south, longitude 153° 10.977' east
then generally south-westerly passing through mangrove islands to the east of Fisherman Islands to latitude 27° 23.979' south, longitude 153° 10.171' east
then generally easterly to latitude 27° 23.913' south, longitude 153° 10.568' east
then generally south-easterly to latitude 27° 25.011' south, longitude 153° 11.442' east
then generally southerly to latitude 27° 25.171' south, longitude 153° 11.488' east
then generally west-south-westerly to the high-water mark at approximate latitude 27° 25.542' south, longitude 153° 10.069' east on the mainland near Lytton
then generally northerly and then westerly along the high-water mark of the southern bank of the Brisbane River to the north-western extremity of Bulimba Point at approximate latitude 27° 26.614' south, longitude 153° 03.064' east
then generally north-westerly across the Brisbane River to the high-water mark of the Brisbane River at the eastern extremity of Newstead Park at approximate latitude 27° 26.538' south, longitude 153° 02.855' east
then generally easterly along the high-water mark of the northern bank of the Brisbane River to approximate latitude 27° 23.674' south, longitude 153° 08.848' east on the south bank of Boggy Creek
then generally north-westerly across Boggy Creek to the high-water mark on the north bank of Boggy Creek at approximate latitude 27° 23.496' south, longitude 153° 08.571' east
then generally north-easterly along the high-water mark to approximate latitude 27° 22.680' south, longitude 153° 09.611' east at the eastern extremity of Luggage Point
then generally north-easterly to latitude 27° 22.483' south, longitude 153° 09.765' east
then generally northerly to latitude 27° 11.658' south, longitude 153° 10.808' east
then generally east-north-easterly to latitude 27° 09.689' south, longitude 153° 18.706' east
then generally north-north-westerly to latitude 26° 51.832' south, longitude 153° 08.631' east
then generally northerly to latitude 26° 49.484' south, longitude 153° 08.227' east
then generally north-easterly to latitude 26° 48.231' south, longitude 153° 09.849' east off Caloundra Head
then generally northerly to latitude 26° 44.956' south, longitude 153° 09.844' east
then generally westerly to the high-water mark on the mainland at approximate latitude 26° 44.815' south, longitude 153° 08.173' east
then generally northerly along the high-water mark on the mainland to the northern extremity of Point Cartwright at approximate latitude 26° 40.764' south, longitude 153° 08.341' east.

sch 2 s 1 sub 2020 SL No. 94 s 29(1)

Part 2 Other particular ports

Division 1 Ports for section 6(2)

2Port of Abbot Point

For section 6(1) and (2), the area described for the Port of Abbott Point is the area within the following—
from the high-water mark at longitude 147° 59.06' east on the mainland
to latitude 19° 47.91' south, longitude 147° 59.06' east
to latitude 19° 47.91' south, longitude 148° 08.06' east
to the high-water mark at the northern extremity of Gloucester Head on Gloucester Island
along the high-water mark of Gloucester Island, in a westerly then southerly direction, to the southern extremity of Gloucester Island
to the high-water mark at the northern extremity of Cape Gloucester on the mainland
along the high-water mark, initially in a southerly direction, to the intersection with the northern edge of the wharf at Bowen
to the port entrance beacon at Bowen Boat Harbour
to the high-water mark at the southern extremity of Dalrymple Point
along the high-water mark, initially in a northerly direction, to longitude 147° 59.06' east on the mainland.

3Port of Bundaberg

For section 6(1) and (2), the area described for the Port of Bundaberg is the area within the following—
from the high-water mark at latitude 24° 45.6' south, approximate longitude 152° 24.8' east on the eastern side of South Head
to latitude 24° 45.6' south, longitude 152° 30' east
to latitude 24° 40' south, longitude 152° 30' east
to latitude 24° 40' south, longitude 152° 22' east
to the high-water mark on the mainland at approximate latitude 24° 44.42' south, longitude 152° 22' east, crossing in a direct line over all islands and any other land
along the high-water mark on the mainland, initially in an easterly direction, to the downstream side of the barrage crossing the Burnett River
along the high-water mark of the downstream side of the barrage to the high water mark on the opposite bank of the Burnett River
along the high-water mark of the bank of the Burnett River to latitude 24° 45.6' south, approximate longitude 152° 24.8' east on the eastern side of South Head.

4Port of Cairns

For section 6(1) and (2), the area described for the Port of Cairns is the area within the following—
from the high-water mark at the northern extremity of Taylor Point
to the low-water mark at the northern extremity of the coral reef surrounding Green Island (approximate latitude 16° 45.62' south, longitude 145° 58.00' east)
along the low-water mark of the coral reef, initially in an easterly direction, to the eastern extremity of the coral reef surrounding Green Island (approximate latitude 16° 45.89' south, longitude 145° 59.91' east)
to the high-water mark on the northern shore of Fitzroy Island (latitude 16° 55.33' south, longitude 145° 59.91' east)
along the high-water mark of Fitzroy Island, initially in a south-westerly direction, to latitude 16° 56.32' south, longitude 145° 59.91' east on the southern shore of Fitzroy Island
to latitude 17° 00.45' south, longitude 145° 59.91' east
to the high-water mark at the eastern extremity of the northern bank of Buddabadoo Creek on the mainland
along the high-water mark, initially in a northerly direction, to the northern extremity of Taylor Point.

5Port of Cape Flattery

For section 6(1) and (2), the area described for the Port of Cape Flattery is the area within the following—
from the high-water mark at the north-eastern extremity of Point Lookout
to latitude 14° 49.909' south, longitude 145° 15.319' east
to latitude 14° 55.109' south, longitude 145° 22.158' east
to latitude 14° 59.909' south, longitude 145° 22.962' east
due west to the high-water mark on the mainland at approximate latitude 14° 59.909' south
along the high-water mark, initially in a northerly direction, to the north-eastern extremity of Point Lookout.

sch 2 s 5 sub 2020 SL No. 94 s 29(2)

6Port of Cooktown

For section 6(1) and (2), the area described for the Port of Cooktown is the area within the following—
from the high-water mark at the eastern extremity of Monkhouse Point
to a point on the mainland bearing 354.4° true from the eastern extremity of Monkhouse Point
along the high-water mark, initially in a southerly direction, to the eastern extremity of Monkhouse Point.

7Port of Gladstone

For section 6(1) and (2), the area described for the Port of Gladstone is the area within the following—
from the high-water mark at the most eastern extremity of Connor Bluff on Curtis Island
to latitude 23° 53.80' south, longitude 151° 32.60' east
to latitude 23° 57.12' south, longitude 151° 32.60' east
to the high-water mark at the most northern extremity of Tiber Point on Hummock Hill Island
then due west across Colosseum Inlet to the high-water mark of Wild Cattle Island
along the high-water mark of Wild Cattle Island, in a north-westerly direction, to the northern extremity of Wild Cattle Island
then due west to the high-water mark on the mainland
along the high-water mark, initially in a northerly direction, to the north bank of Munduran Creek at its junction with The Narrows
to the high-water mark on the north bank of Monte Christo Creek on Curtis Island at its junction with The Narrows
along the high-water mark, initially in a south-easterly direction, to the most eastern extremity of Connor Bluff on Curtis Island.

8Port of Hay Point

For section 6(1) and (2), the area described for the Port of Hay Point is the area within the following—
from the high-water mark at the southern extremity of the north head of Bakers Creek entrance
then generally north-easterly along the geodesic to latitude 21° 10.76' south, longitude 149° 17.73' east
then generally north-easterly along the geodesic to latitude 21° 09.91' south, longitude 149° 20.06' east
then east along the parallel to latitude 21° 09.91' south, longitude 149° 30.06' east
then south along the meridian to latitude 21° 17.91' south, longitude 149° 30.06' east
then west along the parallel to the intersection of the high-water mark on the mainland with latitude 21° 17.91' south
then generally northerly along the high-water mark to the southern extremity of the north head of Bakers Creek entrance.

9Port of Lucinda

For section 6(1) and (2), the area described for the Port of Lucinda is the area within the following—
from the high-water mark at latitude 18° 28.71' south on the eastern side of Hinchinbrook Island
to latitude 18° 28.71' south, longitude 146° 25.97' east
to latitude 18° 34.71' south, longitude 146° 25.97' east
to the high-water mark on the mainland at latitude 18° 34.71' south
along the high-water mark, initially in a northerly direction, to the northern extremity of the east bank of the mouth of Post Office Creek
to the high-water mark on the eastern side of Hinchinbrook Island at longitude 146° 19.52' east
along the high-water mark of Hinchinbrook Island, initially in an easterly direction, to latitude 18° 28.71' south on the eastern side of Hinchinbrook Island.

10Port of Mackay

For section 6(1) and (2), the area described for the Port of Mackay is the area within the following—
from the high-water mark at the northern extremity of Slade Point
then generally easterly along the geodesic to latitude 21° 03.81' south, longitude 149° 22.06' east
then south along the meridian to latitude 21° 09.91' south, longitude 149° 22.06' east
then west along the parallel to latitude 21° 09.91' south, longitude 149° 20.06' east
then generally south-westerly along the geodesic to latitude 21° 10.76' south, longitude 149° 17.73' east
then generally north-westerly along the geodesic to the intersection of the high-water mark on the mainland with the parallel of latitude 21° 07.14' south
then generally northerly along the high-water mark to the northern extremity of Slade Point.

11Port of Maryborough

For section 6(1) and (2), the area described for the Port of Maryborough is the area within the following—
from the high-water mark at latitude 25° 06.91' south on the mainland
to the high-water mark at latitude 25° 06.91' south on Fraser Island
along the high-water mark of Fraser Island, initially in southerly direction, to the eastern extremity of Hook Point on Fraser Island
to the high-water mark at the eastern extremity of Inskip Point on the mainland
along the high-water mark, initially in a north-westerly direction, to latitude 25° 06.91' south on the mainland.

12Port of Mourilyan

For section 6(1) and (2), the area described for the Port of Mourilyan is the area within the following—
from the intersection of the high-water mark and latitude 17° 39.008' south in the vicinity of the eastern side of Double Point
to latitude 17° 39.008' south, longitude 146° 11.565' east
to latitude 17° 34.908' south, longitude 146° 10.264' east
to the high-water mark on the mainland at latitude 17° 34.908' south
along the high-water mark, in a southerly direction, to latitude 17° 39.008' south in the vicinity of the eastern side of Double Point.

sch 2 s 12 sub 2020 SL No. 94 s 29(3)

13Port of Port Kennedy (Thursday Island)

For section 6(1) and (2), the area described for the Port of Port Kennedy is the area within the following—
from the high-water mark at the western extremity of Smith Point on Horn Island
to the high-water mark at the northern extremity of Heath Point on Prince of Wales Island
to the high-water mark at the eastern extremity of Webb Point on Friday Island
along the high-water mark of Friday Island, initially in a westerly direction, to the western extremity of Pott Point on Friday Island
to the high-water mark at the western extremity of Tucker Point on Goode Island
along the high-water mark of Goode Island, initially in an south-easterly direction, to the eastern extremity of Tessy Head on Goode Island
to the high-water mark at the western extremity of Hammond Island (known as Diamond Point)
along the high-water mark of Hammond Island, initially in a south-easterly direction, to the eastern extremity of Menmuir Point on Hammond Island
to the high-water mark at the northern extremity of King Point on Horn Island
along the high-water mark of Horn Island, initially in a westerly direction, to the western extremity of Smith Point on Horn Island.

14Port of Quintell Beach

For section 6(1) and (2), the area described for the Port of Quintell Beach is the area within the following—
from the high-water mark at the eastern extremity of the south bank of Quintell Creek
to latitude 12° 46.81' south, longitude 143° 22.73' east
to latitude 12° 50.26' south, longitude 143° 22.73' east
to the high-water mark at the eastern extremity of the north bank of the Claudie River
along the high-water mark, initially in a northerly direction, to the eastern extremity of the south bank of Quintell Creek.

15Port of Rockhampton

For section 6(1) and (2), the area described for the Port of Rockhampton is the area within the following—
from the high-water mark at the eastern extremity of Cattle Point
to the high-water mark at the southern extremity of Arch Rock
to the high-water mark at the northern extremity of Cape Keppel on Curtis Island
along the high-water mark, in a westerly then southerly direction, to the north bank of Monte Christo Creek at its junction with The Narrows
to the high-water mark on the north bank of Munduran Creek at its junction with The Narrows
along the high-water mark, in a northerly direction, to the northern extremity of Division Point
to latitude 23° 33' south, longitude 150° 58' east
to the high-water mark at latitude 23° 33' south on Balaclava Island
along the high-water mark of Balaclava Island, in a northerly then westerly direction, to the western extremity of Kazatch Point
to the high-water mark at the northern extremity of Chersonese Point
along the high-water mark on the east bank of Raglan Creek to latitude 23° 36.9' south
to the high-water mark at latitude 23° 36.9' south on the west bank of Raglan Creek
along the high-water mark, in a northerly then westerly direction, to longitude 150° 50' east on the south bank of Casuarina Creek
to the high-water mark at longitude 150° 50' east on the north bank of Casuarina Creek
along the high-water mark, in an easterly direction, to the eastern extremity of Shell Point on Casuarina Island
to the high-water mark at the eastern extremity of Cattle Point.

16Port of Townsville

For section 6(1) and (2), the area described for the Port of Townsville is the area within the following—
from the high-water mark at the northern extremity of Cape Cleveland
to latitude 19° 05.41' south, longitude 146° 52.06' east
to latitude 19° 05.41' south, longitude 146° 45.06' east
to the high-water mark on the mainland at longitude 146° 45.06' east
along the high-water mark, initially in an easterly direction, to the northern extremity of Cape Cleveland.

Division 2 Ports for section 6(3)

17Port of Burketown

For section 6(1) and (3), the area described for the Port of Burketown is the area within the following—
from the high-water mark at latitude 17° 33.81' south, longitude 139° 44.97' east in the vicinity of Stokes Point
to latitude 17° 26.83' south, longitude 139° 48.31' east
to latitude 17° 27.38' south, longitude 139° 49.33' east
to the high-water mark at latitude 17° 34.55' south, longitude 39° 45.89' east in the vicinity of Kangaroo Point
along the high-water mark of the east bank of the Albert River to the head of navigation
to the high-water mark on the west bank of the Albert River at the head of navigation
along the high-water mark on the west bank of the Albert River to latitude 17° 33.81' south, longitude 139° 44.97' east in the vicinity of Stokes Point.

18Port of Karumba

For section 6(1) and (3), the area described for the Port of Karumba is the area within the following—
from the high-water mark at the northern extremity of the west bank of the mouth of the Norman River
along the high-water mark, initially in a south-westerly direction, to latitude 17° 30.0' south
to latitude 17° 24.0' south, longitude 140° 41.0' east
to latitude 17° 20.2' south, longitude 140° 47.9' east
to the high-water mark on the mainland at latitude 17° 25.5' south
along the high-water mark, initially in a south-westerly direction, to longitude 140° 52.0' east on the north bank of the Norman River
to the high-water mark on the south bank of the Norman River at longitude 140° 52.0' east
along the high-water mark, initially in a north-westerly direction, to the northern extremity of the west bank of the mouth of the Norman River.

sch 2 s 18 amd 2020 SL No. 94 s 29(4)

19Port of Skardon River

For section 6(1) and (3), the area described for the Port of Skardon River is the area within the following—
from the high-water mark at approximate latitude 11° 44.50' south, longitude 142° 00.12' east on the mainland
along the high-water mark, initially in a southerly and easterly direction to approximate latitude 11° 44.39' south, longitude 142° 05.00' east on the north bank of the northern arm of the Skardon River
to the high-water mark at approximate latitude 11° 44.74' south, longitude 142° 05.00' east on the south bank of the northern arm of the Skardon River
along the high-water mark, initially in a westerly and southerly direction, to approximate latitude 11° 46.00' south, longitude 142° 04.90' east on the east bank of the southern arm of the Skardon River
to the high-water mark at approximate latitude 11° 46.00' south, longitude 142° 04.70' east on the west bank of the southern arm of the Skardon River
along the high-water mark, initially in a westerly and northerly direction, to approximate latitude 11° 47.00' south, longitude 141° 58.54' east on the mainland
to latitude 11° 47.00' south, longitude 141° 57.00' east
to latitude 11° 44.50' south, longitude 141° 57.00' east
to the high-water mark at approximate latitude 11° 44.50' south, longitude 142° 00.12' east on the mainland.

20Port of Weipa

For section 6(1) and (3), the area described for the Port of Weipa is the area within the following—
from the high-water mark at the northern extremity of Boyd Point
to the high-water mark at the western extremity of Jantz Point (west of Duyfken Point)
along the high-water mark, initially in a south-easterly direction, to latitude 12° 29.0' south on the west bank of Pine River Bay
to the high-water mark at latitude 12° 29.0' south on the east bank of Pine River Bay
along the high-water mark, initially in a southerly direction, to longitude 141° 57.0' east on the north bank of the Mission River
to the high-water mark at longitude 141° 57.0' east on the south bank of the Mission River
along the high-water mark, initially in a westerly direction, to longitude 141° 57.0' east on the north bank of the Embley River
to the high-water mark at longitude 141° 57.0' east on the south bank of the Embley River
along the high-water mark, initially in a westerly direction, to latitude 12° 51.0' south on the east bank of the Hey River
to the high-water mark at latitude 12° 51.0' south on the west bank of the Hey River
along the high-water mark, initially in a northerly direction, to the northern extremity of Boyd Point.

Schedule 3 Dictionary

section 3

Far North Queensland Ports Corporation Limited means Far North Queensland Ports Corporation Limited ACN 131 836 014.
geodesic means a line between 2 points that follows the curvature of the earth.
Gladstone Ports Corporation Limited means Gladstone Ports Corporation Limited ACN 131 965 896.
high-water mark means ordinary high-water mark at spring tides.
latitude ...

sch 3 def latitude om 2020 SL No. 94 s 30

longitude ...

sch 3 def longitude om 2020 SL No. 94 s 30

low-water mark means ordinary low-water mark at spring tides.
North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation Limited means North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation Limited ACN 136 880 218.
Port of Townsville Limited means Port of Townsville Limited ACN 130 077 673.
tidal waters means the sea, or any part of a watercourse, ordinarily within the ebb and flow of the tide.