Environment Protection (Sea Dumping) Act 1981 (Sea Dumping Act) which implements Australia’s obligations under the London Protocol to prevent marine pollution by dumping of wastes and other matter.The key Commonwealth Acts relating to the regulation of dredging and dredge material disposal at sea include: There are international, federal and state legislation, policies and guidelines that cover dredging and disposal at sea. Maintenance dredging is the removal of mobile natural sediments that settle into existing channels, basins and berth pockets to ensure continued safe navigational movement of vessels and port operations. Under the Sustainable Ports Development Act 2015, it is a condition of approvals for any capital dredging in the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area that dredge material must be beneficially reused for example, for land reclamation. Capital dredgingĬapital dredging is the removal and relocation of natural previously undisturbed seabed to increase water depth for shipping channels, swing basins and berth pockets. Read more about dredging in Queensland ports. Dredging and disposalĪpplications for dredging and disposal must undergo a comprehensive environmental assessment. Dredging managementĭredging management is a form of sustainable infrastructure asset management involving maintaining (maintenance dredging) and enhancement (capital dredging) of dredged channels, swing basins and berth pockets. Dredging is a vital part of operating a safe and efficient port.
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