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     waters (in the mixing zone within a 20 m radius of the discharge point). The exact location within the
     receiving waterway (canal associated with Noosa River) is to be confirmed, however it is anticipated to
     be directly north of the site. Background water quality monitoring of field parameters will also be
     conducted during each sampling event, if applicable. Background samples will be recovered from the
     river, either upstream or downstream from the receiving water location (tide dependant).

     The proposed monitoring locations are shown in Figure 1, Appendix A are a subject to confirmation
     following mobilisation of dewatering gear to site.

     Monitoring will be undertaken at the following frequencies:


          Daily monitoring of field parameters (pH, electrical conductivity, dissolved oxygen, temperature and
           turbidity) in the treated discharge water and pH of the untreated extracted groundwater (to
           determine potential acidification). Daily monitoring will be undertaken by a suitably trained site
           employee under the supervision of the Site Manager.
          Weekly monitoring of field parameters (pH, electrical conductivity, dissolved oxygen, temperature
           and turbidity) in the untreated extracted groundwater, treated discharge water, receiving waters
           and background waters by Environmental Consultant .
          Weekly laboratory analysis of treated discharge water and receiving waters for suspended solids
           and dissolved 0.45µm filterable metals (aluminium, arsenic, cadmium, chromium, copper, iron, lead,
           nickel, zinc and mercury). Total aluminium and iron will also be analysed for, if required.
          Pre‐discharge/initial monitoring of field parameters (pH, electrical conductivity, dissolved oxygen
           and oxidation‐reduction potential) in the extracted groundwater (prior to treatment) to assess
           changes in groundwater chemistry associated with PASS oxidation.
          Pre‐discharge/initial laboratory analysis of extracted groundwater (prior to treatment) for
           suspended solids, dissolved 0.45µm filterable metals (aluminium, arsenic, cadmium, chromium,
           copper, iron, lead, nickel, zinc and mercury) and for soluble sulfate and chloride to assess changes
           in groundwater chemistry associated with PASS oxidation. Total aluminium and iron will also be
           analysed, if required.
          Laboratory analysis of untreated groundwater would also be performed periodically (monthly) if
           changes in untreated groundwater pH levels are detected that may indicate local acidification, and
           to determine any changes in local groundwaters that may require further investigation of potential
           environmental impacts.
     All samples will be recovered by a suitably qualified Environmental Scientist and submitted to a National
     Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) accredited laboratory for analysis.
6.5.3 Monitoring responsibilities
     The persons responsible for undertaking the compliance monitoring described in Section 6.5.2 above are
     shown in Table 5.

     Table 5 Monitoring responsibilities

                           Activity                        Frequency        Responsibility         Person

       Monitoring of field parameters in discharge water
                                                             Daily          Site Manager        Site Manager
       and untreated extracted groundwater

       Monitoring of field parameters in untreated                          Environmental
                                                                                               Environmental
       extracted groundwater, discharge water,              Weekly            Consultant
                                                                                                 Consultant
       receiving waters and background waters

       Laboratory analysis of samples recovered from                        Environmental      Environmental
                                                            Weekly            Consultant
       discharge water and receiving waters                                                      Consultant



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