Noosa River DMP V1

Table 4: Environmental Monitoring Requirements

        Issues                  Monitoring Method                Frequency/Timing                                        Performance Criteria                                     Responsibility
 Water Quality       Visual inspection                        Daily during dredging   Visible plume does not extend more than 100m from the dredge area or nourishment          Contractor
                                                                                      outlet.
                                                                                      No visible oil, grease, scum, litter, visually objectionable matter or other unapproved
                                                                                      contaminant.
 Noise               Aural inspection of equipment (dredge    Daily during dredging   Noise levels consistent with equipment specifications.                                    Contractor
                     and booster pumps) for excessive noise
                     Investigation of noise complaints in     Within 14 days of       Investigation of noise complaints in accordance with permit requirements.                 Contractor
                     accordance with permit requirements.     complaint
 Air quality         Visual inspection.                       Daily during works      No excess machinery exhaust.                                                              Contractor
 Flora / Fauna       Visual inspection                        Daily during works      Visual observations for marine mega-fauna shall be undertaken for at least 10 minutes     Contractor
                                                                                      prior to commencement of dredging operations and periodically throughout works.
                                                                                      No injured marine mega-fauna or impact to marine plants.


 Land                Visual inspection                        Daily during works      No unsuitable sediment to be placed as beach nourishment.                                 Contractor
                     Acid sulfate validation testing          1 test per 250m3        Results below 18molH+/tonne                                                               Contractor
 Cultural Heritage   Visual inspection.                       Daily during works      Any cultural heritage items identified to be notified appropriately.                      Contractor


                     Visual inspection                        Daily during works      Maintains safe public access, recreational usage and natural profile of the foreshore     Contractor
                                                                                      throughout works and on completion.
 Waste               Visual inspection                        Daily during works      No uncontained litter/waste from plant associated with the works.                         Contractor
 management
 Complaints          Complaint Register.                      As required.            Complaints responded to within 24-48 hours and all complaints investigated and            Principal
                                                                                      resolved.




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