Review of the independent expert

Aurizon Network’s 2017 access undertaking (UT5) provides for the appointment of an independent expert to be responsible for various assessments and duties relating to the capacity of the Central Queensland Coal Network.

The Coal Network Capacity Company (CNCC) was appointed as the independent expert in 2020.

As required by clause 7A.3.3 of UT5, we reviewed the appointment of CNCC as the independent expert. We consider that the CNCC is fulfilling the requirements for the role and has made good progress in developing processes and systems to meet its responsibilities under UT5.