Traveston decision rests with Garrett now

Queensland's controversial Traveston Crossing Dam is one step closer to being built with the state's coordinator-general giving his approval.

Queensland's controversial Traveston Crossing Dam is one step closer to being built with the state's coordinator-general giving his approval, subject to 1,200 conditions.

Premier Anna Bligh and Infrastructure Minister Stirling Hinchliffe announced on Tuesday the project had been approved at a state level before its consideration by federal Environment Minister Peter Garrett.

Coordinator-General Colin Jensen finalised his report at 10.59am (AEST) to be forwarded to Mr Garrett.

But 1,200 conditions will need to be met, or proven to work, before construction on the $1.8 billion dam can start in 2013.

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Originally published as Traveston decision rests with Garrett now