2020-07-07 P&E Agenda - Item 3 - Attachment 1 - TNC Project Management Plan

Figure 4. Example of different data layers that support development of a habitat suitability index. (Left to right:
Boating navigation, Indigenous culture, commercial fishing zones, seagrass distribution, Habitat Suitability Index.
Example provided for Oyster Harbour, WA).

(A2.2) Obtain necessary State Government permits/authorities including particular resource allocation authority, for
shellfish ecosystem restoration

Timeline: 18 Months

TNC recognizes permitting can be a long and sometimes arduous task. The process of permitting includes not just the
physical application but regular open dialogue and feedback between the permitting agencies and project
proponents. This includes engagement in the TAG, departmental briefings, invitations to workshops and community
forums and one-one meetings. This allows regulators to have a more complete understanding of the project objectives
and processes in order to effectively apply policy and permits. Key activities include:

    •     Identify all necessary legislation and permits required to undertake shellfish restoration
    •     Engage with relevant government departments, provide briefings, meetings, one-one meetings as required
    •     Confirm site locations, restoration design, risk assessments and mitigation procedures
    •     Apply for relevant permits
    •     Negotiate conditions as needed

The likely relevant permits required for restoration are:

    ❖ Beneficial Reuse Permit - Queensland Government Department of Environment and Heritage
    ❖ Resource Allocation Authority - Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
    ❖ Development application for Prescribed Tidal Works – Noosa Council

This list of permits will be reviewed once the site locations and restoration designs are finalized.

(A2.3) Community, industry and stakeholder consultation sufficient to gain majority support for shellfish ecosystem
restoration locations.


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