(1)  For the purpose of section 8(1)(b) of the Act, the following information is prescribed as the information to be contained in a report to the Minister from the proponent of a project:

(a) an executive summary of the project;

(b) an outline of the project as specified in subregulation (2) ;

(c) a proposed timetable for the project as specified in subregulation (3) ;

(d) an assessment of the public benefits of the project including –

(i) the details of the matters to be considered in determining whether or not it is in the public interest for the project to be declared a major infrastructure project in accordance with the Act; and

(ii) details of other potential social, economic and environmental impacts associated with the project that the proponent considers relevant to the determination;

(e) any consultation that has been undertaken with stakeholders and the outcome of that consultation and an outline of further consultation that is planned with respect to any of the matters specified in paragraphs (a) to (g) of subregulation (3) .

(2)  The outline of the project is to be supported, where appropriate, with maps, schematic diagrams, aerial photographs and computer-aided representations and is to include the following:

(a) background of the proponent of the project including details of experience and financial capacity to undertake the project and details as to where the proponent may be contacted;

(b) the purpose of the project;

(c) a project description of the proposed project including –

(i) a description of each use or development comprised in the project; and

(ii) a description of all proposed major buildings, structures, equipment, infrastructure and ancillary facilities comprised in the project; and

(iii) a description of the proposed ongoing operations associated with the project;

(d) the level of investment that will be required to establish the project;

(e) details of –

(i) any legislation of this State and the Commonwealth relevant to the project; and

(ii) any State policy, within the meaning of the State Policies and Projects Act 1993 , relevant to the project;

(f) details of the proposed geographical location of the project, including details of the municipal areas and municipal boundaries relevant to the project and an outline of any constraints analysis and alternative route investigations undertaken by the proponent;

(g) a statement as to whether a corridor is required and the proposed width of the corridor;

(h) a statement as to whether the proponent wishes the Crown to acquire and sell to the proponent any land for the purposes of the project and, if so, details, to the extent known, of the land likely to be required;

(i) details of any land or easements, including construction and corridor access easements, that must be acquired in order for the project to proceed;

(j) a general description of the physical environment that may potentially be affected by the project including landforms, waterways, land uses, existing infrastructure, flora, fauna and heritage values;

(k) a general description of the social and economic environment that may potentially be affected by the project.

(3)  The proposed timetable for the project is to include details of the timing of –

(a) project planning and data collection relating to environmental issues and any other issues; and

(b) community consultation over the whole course of the project; and

(c) surveys required to define the corridor; and

(d) land acquisition required for the project; and

(e) any discrete stages in the development of the project; and

(f) construction and post-construction rehabilitation; and

(g) completion of the project.