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Energy
In progress
Key dates
Submissions end 10/02/2026 at 11.59pm

A 270-megawatt (MW) / 1,080 MW-hour (MWh) battery energy storage system and associated infrastructure.

Mining and resources
Pending department consideration of amendment
Key dates
Submissions end 17/02/2026 at 11.59pm

A development application to extend open cut mining operations at the Moolarben Coal Complex. The application proposes to extend the existing OC3 open cut pit as well as develop four new open cut pits along the floor of the Moolarben Valley.

Mining and resources
In progress
Key dates
Submissions end 26/02/2026 at 11.59pm

Consolidation of Chain Valley Colliery (SSD-5465) and Mannering Colliery (MP06_0311) consents. The consolidation includes the surrender of SSD-5465 and MP06_0311 and will continue underground coal operations within the existing approved mine boundaries until 31 December 2029.

Urban development
In progress
Key dates
Submissions end 10/02/2026 at 5.00pm

Construction of a build-to-rent development with ground and first floor retail premises, 260 BTR units, communal facilities and two levels of basement.

Social infrastructure
Determined – approved
Key dates
Submissions end 10/02/2026 at 5.00pm

A development application for a new two-storey educational establishment (school) for 980 Kindergarten to Year 12 students (Minarah College), inclusive of a 30-student school for specific purpose and a 60-student early learning centre. The development is proposed to be constructed in four stages.

Urban development
Determined – approved
Key dates
Submissions end 15/12/2025 at 5.00pm

A development application for the construction and operation of a 5 to 14 storey multi-use development comprising build-to-rent, affordable housing, co-living, retail and a park.

Energy
In progress
Key dates
Submissions end 09/12/2025 at 5.00pm

A 75-megawatt (MW) / 150 MW-hour (MWh) battery and associated grid connection infrastructure.

Energy
Determined – approved
Key dates
Submissions end 11/12/2025 at 5.00pm

Construction, operation, and decommissioning of a battery energy storage system (BESS) with a capacity of 120MW/480MWh and ancillary infrastructure.

Mining and resources
Determined – approved
Key dates
Submissions end 29/10/2025 at 5.00pm

A development application for a hard rock quarry that would extract, process and transport up to 700,000 tonnes of hard rock material per annum to supply construction material to the approved Liverpool Range Wind Farm project (SSD-6696).