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WHAT IS SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (SIA)?
Social Impact Assessment (SIA) is the process of assessing the intended positive or negative social impact of a project on its communities and stakeholders. Identifying these social impacts assists to develop and implement Social Impact Management Plans designed to minimise the negative impacts of a major project.
WHEN DO YOU NEED A SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT?
- Social Impact Assessments are a statutory requirement in Queensland for resource projects located within 125 kilometres of a regional community.
- For non-resource projects, social impact assessments are non-mandatory, however they are highly recommended as a part of the project planning process and can be useful in gaining community acceptance for a project.
- The SIA will address the entire project lifecycle from concept to completion and beyond. For the resource industry, this will include cradle-to-grave operations, including rehabilitation of the site back to condition.
When preparing an SIA,
the following key areas will be addressed:
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For over a decade, Wall Planning Group has been providing quality community engagement services throughout the Central Queensland region. We’re renowned for our honesty, integrity, reliability and extensive industry knowledge. We’re proud to provide unrivalled social impact assessment solutions while refusing to compromise on quality. If you’re in the resources, property, energy, or government sector and on the lookout for a multi-disciplinary business that can help with your next property, infrastructure or community project, contact the social impact consultants at Wall Planning & Environmental Consulting today.
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