6. Noosa River DMP Ver0 (Combined)

                                                                                             Noosa River - Sediment Sampling Report
                                                                BMT (OFFICIAL)




Contents

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1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Background .......................................................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Sampling and Analysis Rationale ........................................................................................................ 5
1.3 Proposed Dredging .............................................................................................................................. 5

2 Methods .......................................................................................................................... 10
2.1 Compliance with SAP and Guidelines ............................................................................................... 10
2.2 Sampling Timing................................................................................................................................. 10
2.3 Sampling Locations ............................................................................................................................ 10
2.4 Additional Field QA/QC Samples ....................................................................................................... 10
2.5 Sample Collection and Handling ........................................................................................................ 12
2.6 Laboratory Analysis ............................................................................................................................ 13
2.7 Data Analysis and Assessment.......................................................................................................... 18

3 Results ............................................................................................................................ 20
3.1 Core Lengths ...................................................................................................................................... 20
3.2 Physical Properties............................................................................................................................. 21
3.3 Analytical Results ............................................................................................................................... 23

4 Data Validation ............................................................................................................... 26
4.1 Laboratory QA/QC.............................................................................................................................. 26
4.2 Field QA/QC ....................................................................................................................................... 27
4.3 Summary of Data Validation .............................................................................................................. 27

5 Conclusions .................................................................................................................... 30

6 References ..................................................................................................................... 31

Annex A              Sediment Sampling and Analysis Plan ......................................................... A-1

Annex B              Core Log Sheets .......................................................................................... B-1

Annex C              Core Log Photos .......................................................................................... C-1

Annex D              Laboratory Results (primary) ........................................................................ D-1

Annex E              Laboratory QC Results (primary) ................................................................. E-1

Annex F              Laboratory Results (secondary) ................................................................... F-1

Annex G              Standards Used for Sediment Description ................................................... G-1



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