2609-54894 SRA Information Request (2) · MCU26/0084

                                                                                             2609-54894 SRA



4. Sediment analysis
In reviewing the application material, it is noted that historical sediment sampling was undertaken by BMT
in 2022 in accordance with the National Assessment Guidelines for Dredging 2009 and the National
Environment Protection (Assessment of Site Contamination) Measure 2013. However, the analytical
results were not provided to demonstrate the dredge material does not contain contaminants of concern
in accordance with the National Assessment Guidelines for Dredging, 2009.

The application material identifies that potential acid sulfate soils (PASS) is present in pockets/hot spots
and site-specific sampling, prior to dredging, is required to inform dredge locations. Sediment for beach
nourishment will be placed above and below the high-water mark. As such, management and mitigation
measures for PASS/ASS should be provided.

Response requested:
Please provide:
    1. a sediment analysis confirming that the dredge material does not contain contaminants of
       concern in accordance with the National Assessment Guidelines for Dredging, 2009, available at
       https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/guidelines09.pdf
    2. an acid sulfate soil management plan, prepared in accordance with the Queensland Acid Sulfate
       Soil Technical Manual outlines relevant scientific information and guidelines for Acid Sulfate Soil
       Management (https://www.publications.qld.gov.au/dataset/cf17fb49-0ea5-4dee-82c9-
       32e09bf1eab5/resource/6d880993-4b80-45e3-9110-5c24fa7a7e75/download/soil-management-
       guidelines-version-5.1_1nov-2024_final.pdf).

How to Respond
In accordance with section 13 of the Development Assessment Rules (DA Rules), you have three months
to respond to this Information Request. The due date of a response to SARA is 27 January 2027.

You can choose to respond to all, some, or none of the matters raised in this notice.

If you decide not to respond to the matters raised, SARA will finalise its assessment on the material
provided to date in support of the application.

It would be appreciated if you would provide your response to SARA and complete the relevant tasks in
MyDAS2.

For further information please contact Celeste Bownds, Senior Planning Officer, on 07 5352 9708 or via
email [email protected] who will be pleased to assist.

Yours sincerely




Stephanie Clement
A/Principal Planning Officer

cc      Noosa Shire Council, [email protected]




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