6. Noosa River DMP Ver0 (Combined)

Figure 1.2 Sediment Sampling Locations – Noosa River

1.3 Sediment Sampling and Analysis Plan Objectives
The SAP aims to describe the methodology for characterising the physio-chemical properties of
sediments to be used for nourishment and coastal protection purposes. The specific SAP objectives
are to:

•   Provide a summary of proposed dredging and nourishment operations for the project.
•   Identify a list of potential contaminants based on a review of existing data and potential contaminant
    sources.
•   Determine the number of samples required to provide an adequate characterisation of the physical
    and chemical sediment properties in the entire area to be dredged.
•   Collect sufficient sediment samples to characterise the dredge sediments
•   Maintain rigorous sample handling, transport and storage processes to ensure sample integrity and
    high quality data.
•   Establish data quality objectives relating to Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC)
    standards and requirements (see Section 3.8).
•   Outline adequate QA/QC procedures for field sampling and laboratory analysis.
•   Provide a description of statistical procedures used to determine the contaminant status of the
    dredged material.



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