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General Committee Agenda 13 September 2021
Attachment 1 to Item 11
Noosa Oyster Ecosystem Restoration Project
Restoration and conservation of shellfish reefs in the Noosa River
Annual Report No. 2
Report prepared by: The Nature Conservancy
Reporting Period: September 2020 to August 2021
Figure 1: An example of a mature rock oyster patch, Gladstone, QLD. Courtesy of Ben Diggles.
This project was made possible by The Nature Conservancy, Noosa Shire Council, The Thomas Foundation,
Australian Marine Conservation Society and Australian Government. The project is located on Kabi Kabi
Sea Country.
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Contents
Purpose and scope ................................................................................................................................................................ 3
Background ............................................................................................................................................................................ 3
Project overview ................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Project partners and governance ......................................................................................................................................... 5
Conservation deliverables .................................................................................................................................................... 6
Work sequence ..................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Progress summary ................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Reef Builder ........................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Unforeseen issues arising and project adaptation .............................................................................................................. 8
Total progress to date ......................................................................................................................................................... 10
Community engagement .................................................................................................................................................... 20
Public information sessions ............................................................................................................................................ 20
Community engagement workshop............................................................................................................................... 20
Shuck Don’t Chuck .......................................................................................................................................................... 23
Senior Schools Project .................................................................................................................................................... 24
Junior Schools Project ..................................................................................................................................................... 24
Oyster Gardening Project ............................................................................................................................................... 25
Waterwatch ..................................................................................................................................................................... 26
Hatchery partnership ...................................................................................................................................................... 26
Handling oysters and oyster shell - biosecurity ............................................................................................................. 27
Communication products ............................................................................................................................................... 28
Media ............................................................................................................................................................................... 33
Technical outputs ................................................................................................................................................................ 36
Restoration suitability model ......................................................................................................................................... 36
Restoration zones ........................................................................................................................................................... 40
Bathymetric mapping ..................................................................................................................................................... 42
Habitat mapping ............................................................................................................................................................. 43
Project restoration plan .................................................................................................................................................. 45
Permits ................................................................................................................................................................................. 46
Pilot reef construction plans .............................................................................................................................................. 47
Project finances ................................................................................................................................................................... 48
Next steps ............................................................................................................................................................................ 50
Annex 1: Goals, objectives and deliverables of the project .............................................................................................. 51
Annex 2: Project Brief ......................................................................................................................................................... 56
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Version/Date Issued as Author Approved
V1 For review by TAG + TNC + NSC TNC 20.08.2021
V2 Final version submitted TNC 30.08.2021
Purpose and scope
The purpose of this report is to provide an annual update as to the performance and progress of the project: Noosa
Oyster Ecosystem Restoration Project; a partnership between The Nature Conservancy (TNC), Noosa Shire Council
(NSC), The Thomas Foundation (TTF), Australian Government and the community of the Noosa shire. The governance
arrangements for the Project are defined in the Alliance and Funding Agreement between The Nature Conservancy
and Noosa Shire Council, which was executed on the 25th July 2019.
This report pertains to the period of 22nd of August 2020 and 21st of August 2021
Report Log
Six Monthly Report 1 – 28th July 2019 to 28th of February 2020
Annual Report 1 – 28th July 2019 to the 21st August 2020.
Six Monthly Report 2 - 22nd August 2020 to 28th February 2021
Annual Report 2 – 22nd August 2020 to 21st August 2021
Background
Over the last four years, Noosa Shire Council (NSC), The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and a range of stakeholders have
worked together to build a deeper understanding of the environmental significance and long-term sustainable
management options for the Noosa River. This has included:
Noosa River Expert Workshop, Powerhouse Museum, 2014
A two-day workshop, hosted by TNC on behalf of The Thomas Foundation and Noosa Parks Association, comprising
12 academic and NGO estuary scientists. The workshop identified 14 conservation activities that could lead to a
healthier Noosa River, with oyster reef restoration listed as a priority action in addition to prawn restocking and Kin
Kin sediment management. These activities (including further scoping studies) were later jointly funded by NSC Noosa
Parks Association, The Thomas Foundation and the Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation.
TNC Oyster Restoration Scoping Study, 2015
TNC and Ecological Service Professionals Pty on behalf of NSC and others undertook a short, five-month ecological
assessment to quantify oyster densities across 11 intertidal and subtidal sites within the estuary. The study confirmed
high densities of oyster recruitment particularly around Weyba Creek, the main channel around Tewantin, and in the
narrow channel between Goat Island and Noosa North Shore. The project recommended installing a number of pilot
reefs for further assessment.
University of Queensland Historical Ecology of the Noosa Estuary fisheries, 2015
Ruth Thurston from the University of Queensland undertook a historical ecology study on behalf of TNC and NSC in
the Noosa River estuary to develop an understanding of historical fisheries productivity, including oysters. The study
confirmed oyster reefs used to exist in the estuary and were commercial harvested in the early 1900s. Fish populations
were also significantly larger in the past than they are today.
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University of Sunshine Coast, Bring Back the Fish, 2018-2020
A three-year study which installed a series of experimental ‘reef units’ consisting of coir bags filled with oyster shell
at 15 sites across the estuary. The project studied the structural integrity, oyster recruitment, fish and invertebrate
community assemblages and human interactions with the reefs. This project collected important ecological
information that will support the final design and implementation of reef restoration in this Project. The project
promised the delivery of oyster reefs but failed to deliver on that promise. The coir bags used to contain the oyster
shells disintegrated rapidly, or were damaged, and became rapidly covered in silt in most locations. Coir bags were in
vogue at that time and were used throughout the world for restoration purposes. Due to their high biodegradability,
coir bags have largely been replaced with more durable products or alternative restoration methods.
NSC-TNC Partnership Agreement and Contract 2019
NSC and TNC, in addition to other organizations with an interest in the River’s sustainability (including Noosa Parks
Association, The Thomas Foundation and Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation), through a series of dialogue and
presentations to Noosa Shire Council, have recognized the strategic priorities of both organizations and of others
would be more effectively served through a formal partnership, rather than on an individual project basis. This
agreement led to the development of this project, and associated contract between NSC and TNC, and is the main
delivery mechanism of the TNC-NSC Partnership.
TNC Project Management Plan 2020
The TNC Project Management Plan including Communications Plan and Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting (MER)
Plan was completed and independently peer-reviewed in 2020. It was presented to, and endorsed by Noosa Council
in July 2020.
Project overview
This project aims to restore oyster ecosystems in the Noosa River and with them, the multitude of benefits to people
and nature they provide. Past research projects demonstrated that the Noosa River estuary held the promise of
sufficient oyster recruitment and survival, and invertebrate colonization, at a number of locations to make the estuary
a viable place to pursue an oyster reef restoration project at scale.
The primary objective of the Noosa Oyster Ecosystem Restoration Project (“The Project”) is to construct and restore
shellfish ecosystems to the Noosa River estuary. These oyster ecosystems will be here for the benefit of nature and
for people.
Historically, oyster-dominated ecosystems were prolific throughout the Noosa River estuary. These ecosystems (beds
and reefs) were created predominantly by Sydney rock oysters (Saccostrea glomerata) which formed three-
dimensional infrastructure in the river and attracted a myriad of species and their associated ecosystem functions.
The oyster ecosystems added extensive ‘natural infrastructure’ to the estuary and provided the estuary with a range
of environmental services including:
- Providing complex habitats for marine species such as fish, invertebrates, corals, ascidians, encrusting
sponges and algae, and reef communities;
- Filtering sediment and pollution;
- Aiding bank stabilization and protection, and
- Providing complex vertical and horizonal living spaces, and feeding grounds, for a multitude of intertidal and
marine creatures, which are today important for marine and coastal tourism activities such as fishing, diving
and bird watching.
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Project partners and governance
This Partnership commenced on 25 July 2019 and will run for three years and three months, with the outcomes of
the Partnership to be reviewed in July 2022. The total operating budget is $2.4M, inclusive of $1.2M from The Nature
Conservancy (TNC), which includes $200,000 from the Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS), and $1.2M
from NSC. In 2021, the Australian Government-funded national Reef Builder project provided an additional $1.2m to
the project, bringing the total project budget to $3.6m.
Project management is led by TNC in partnership with NSC and the Noosa community (see Figure 2). A Technical
Advisory Committee will oversee scientific and technical aspects of the project and include representatives from TNC,
NSC, State Government, Kabi Kabi Traditional Owners and other experts as required. The governance arrangements
for this project are defined in the Alliance and Funding Agreement between TNC and NSC executed on 25th July 2019.
Figure 2. Project Delivery Team, including Project Sponsors, Technical Advisory Group and Subject Matter Experts.
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Conservation deliverables
The Project principally delivers the following conservation initiatives:
1. Restoration of Noosa’s oyster ecosystems at practical and agreed locations;
2. Engagement of the Noosa community and local businesses in meaningful volunteering and marine education
opportunities;
3. Exploration of the potential to restore seagrass habitats in Lake Cooroibah (and potentially elsewhere) to
reduce sediment resuspension and increase invertebrate and fish biomass in the estuary (to be delivered as
part of Objective two and five), and
4. Provision of technical advice to NSC in identifying opportunities for sustainable commercial and recreational
fisheries in the Noosa River.
Work sequence
The Project is split into three work packages, or phases, to reduce ecological and financial risks through the application
of an adaptive management framework whereby learnings from previous phases are included in future phases to
consider prior learning and minimize risk:
1. Optimal design and siting (2020) which includes pre-planning to determine the optimal design, locations
and most cost-effective method of reef restoration;
2. First site implementation (2020-2021) which will construct full sized oyster beds at two sites in the estuary
to test initial restoration methods and designs, and
3. Full restoration (2021-2022) which restore oyster beds at all suitable (and approved) sites within the
estuary.
Progress summary
TNC has achieved the following:
• Permit applications submitted to government. Permits expected by 31 October 2021.
• Community Engagement Workshop with 10 stakeholder groups facilitated from which partnership projects
were selected;
• Nine public information and consultation forums facilitated with 28 local stakeholders;
• Three local restaurants joined the Noosa Shuck Don’t Chuck shell recycling project - Noosa Yacht and Rowing
Club, Noosa Habour Fish Market and Grenny’s Noosa by the River;
• Over 90 face-to-face meetings held with Noosa stakeholders to date, either to brief them about the project
or to harness their expertise or views;
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• Media highlights included the joint TNC-NSC media release for the Reef Builder project
• TNC reached 436,547 people through mainstream media and 23,666 people through social media;
• 459 people visited the project website;
• 15 tonnes of oyster shell was recycled and prevented from entering landfill;
• One partnership formed with Noosa Integrated Catchment Association (NICA) to deliver oyster gardening
and water quality monitoring;
• One partnership with Noosa Environmental Education Hub (EEhub) established to deliver the Noosa Senior
Schools engagement project with three local schools;
• One partnership with Noosa Biosphere Community Association (NBCA) established to deliver the Junior
Schools engagement project with three local schools including indigenous involvement and community
awareness;
• Detailed bathymetry of four oyster ecosystem restoration sites mapped with partner Northgroup Consulting;
• Detailed habitat mapping of four oyster ecosystem restoration sites completed with partner Ecological
Service Professionals (ESP);
• Three engineered concept models and four engineered site plans developed and certified for four oyster
ecosystem restoration sites with coastal specialist partner, Integrated Coastal Management (ICM);
• Detailed Project Restoration Plan including risk assessments, site management and contingency measures
developed and submitted to government. Annexed to the Restoration Plan are five detailed government
code assessments;
• Project information sheet, Project Q&A information sheet, Rock Oyster Fact Sheet, and special Project Brief
(reef design and restoration sites) developed and distributed;
• 101 stakeholders received the Noosa Oyster Chronicle news circular - Autumn 2021 and Winter 2021
editions;
• Three local quarries assessed for capacity to provide quality rock for oyster reef patches;
• One construction loadout site identified to support construction works with the support of Noosa Shire
Council (NSC)
Currently in progress:
• Oyster seeding contract development to produce 5-10m oyster spat
• Shell washing and bagging of 2 tonnes of cured oyster shell;
• Monitoring and evaluation contract development and baseline survey planning;
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• Request for Quotation and Construction contract development, and
• Signing up of 10+ oyster gardeners and rolling out of 3 community partnership projects.
Reef Builder
In January 2021, TNC launched the Australia-wide Reef Builder initiative. The initiative aims to bring shellfish reef
ecosystems back from the brink of extinction across Australia– for the benefit of both people and nature. The initiative
is a partnership between the Australian Government and TNC.
For Noosa, Reef Builder means a cash injection of an additional $1.2m for reef building on top of the already $1.2m
already committed to the project from TNC and the Thomas Foundation. The additional Reef Builder funds means the
project can restore an additional one hectare of oyster reefs in Noosa on top of the one hectare the project is already
restoring in partnership with Noosa Shire Council and The Thomas Foundation.
Unforeseen issues arising and project adaptation
The following were unseen and required an adaptive management response:
Data acquisition
The shallow tidal and intertidal areas of the Noosa River estuary were largely uncharted. TNC therefore had to work
collaboratively with Maritime Safety Queensland’s (MSQ) hydrographic survey team to select the right consultant for
this work to ensure the project’s mapping outputs met with Queensland Government requirements. This took time.
Further, the hydrographic surveyors met with high levels of summer boating, bouts of poor weather and challenging
tides during the surveys. Vessels were often moored in survey sites or generated waves which made underwater
surveying challenging. The work was originally forecast to take two weeks but took 12 weeks in total to complete.
Multiple agencies have assets in the Noosa River including cross river cables, sewage pipes, electricity lines and
telecommunication cables. It took four months to uncover the owners of all these assets and to acquire the necessary
data sets and regulatory requirements regarding each.
The Noosa River is also fringed by multiple land tenures, infrastructure assets (private and public) as well as multiple
in water uses (moorings, commercial charter operations, ferry services, recreational uses). Designing restoration
parameters which took account of the multitude of user interests required extensive investigation and assessment.
Originally forecast to take three months, this work took nine months to complete.
Permits
Due to the unique nature of this development (i.e., there is no state or local code which specifically covers marine
restoration) and multiple layers of tenure and environmental protection over the river, the project faced multiple
permitting considerations, which have led to delays in permitting and construction.
These considerations demanded the development of sophisticated restoration and site management plans, detailed
risk assessments, multiple regulatory code and environmental assessments, ecological mapping, and site engineering,
as well as multiple contingency measures for the construction and site management phases.
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While TNC supported the thoroughness of the process, it took more time than was originally forecast in the
partnership agreement. TNC responded by:
- Partnering with bathymetric, ecological and engineering consultants to help collect data, undertake analyses
and populate the restoration plan and regulatory code assessments;
- Regularly liaising with stakeholders and agency staff;
- Actively enlisted the support of the Noosa TAG to advise on technicalities;
- Engaging two casual assistants to help with data acquisition, assessments and community consultation and
engagement actions,
- Engaging consultant firm ICM to specifically to support TNC through the complex permit application review
and submission process, and
- Enlisting the support of TNC’s Chief Executive Officer, Operations Manager and Lead Scientist (Asia Pacific)
to help expedite the numerous contracting and assessment steps.
TNC is now working directly with the Queensland Government to look possible efficiencies in the permitting process.
The Noosa project is leading the way with identifying challenges and solutions to help the state move forward.
Community engagement
There is a high level of community enthusiasm about the project, which has been very encouraging. However, TNC
discovered relatively limited local capacity to take the lead on developing relevant initiatives in a short time frame.
TNC met with groups, heard their concerns, and responded by:
- Working closely with local groups to design great projects (which took 9 months);
- Engaging a TNC casual support staff to help develop the projects and help them get started;
- Resourcing some projects with contracts or grant agreements to increase local capacity (i.e., with NICA,
NCBA, EEHub)
- Securing resources to fund an additional TNC staff position in Noosa, full time, to support community
outreach and general project activities. The position will be locally active from October 2021 and is being
funded under the Reef Builder program.
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Total progress to date
Table 1a presents a summary of the delivery against milestones. Table 1b. presents this information in detail. The
project milestones as per the Partnership Agreement are described in Annex 1.
Table 1a: Total Progress to Date
# Deliverable Progress
1.1 1 Technical Advisory Group with TOR established Achieved
1.2 1 Project Manager appointed Achieved
1.3 1 Project Implementation Plan completed and endorsed by Noosa Council Achieved
1 Detailed Risk Assessment included
1 Communications and Media Plan completed
1 Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting Plan completed
1.4 3 community engagement forums facilitated Achieved
3 media statements released
1.5 3 six monthly status updates submitted to Noosa Council On Track
3 annual reports submitted to Noosa Council
2.1 1 Habitat suitability model developed which incorporates industry, Kabi Kabi and Achieved
public interests
2.2 1 set of ‘all’ relevant state and local permits for oyster reef restoration obtained Delayed
2.3 1 set of engagement records provided to Noosa Council of public and stakeholder Achieved
consultations, including one-on-one meetings, open forums, media, etc.
3.1 1 consultation completed Achieved
1 volunteering opportunities identified
3.2 1 volunteering program defined Achieved
1 volunteering program implemented
4.1 1 approval from Noosa Council secured to restore 2 trial restoration sites Delayed
2+ sites recovered with at least overall 80 m shore length of reef constructed
4.2 1 approval from Noosa Council secured to restore an additional 2+ sites Delayed
2+ additional sites recovered with at least an overall additional 600m 2 surface area
4.3 1 related reef monitoring program established Achieved
2 six monthly status reports submitted Delayed
2 annual monitoring and evaluation report cards produced and published
5.1 1 workshop facilitated Achieved
5.2 5 peer review reports submitted to Noosa Council during the three-year term of On Track
this Agreement, if requested by Noosa Council.
5.3 3 study tours facilitated during the three-year term of this Agreement, if requested On Hold
by Noosa Council.
5.4 1 Conservation Action Plan developed, as required On Track
1 set of Community Workshops facilitated, as required.
5.5 1 new formal networking connections facilitated to assist Noosa Council with On Track
ongoing and future marine conservation activities, as requested
5.6 1+ presentations given at national conference/s over 3 years On Track
1+ presentations given at international conference/s over 3 years
5.7 1+ New corporate/ government/ philanthropic alliances formed Achieved
1+ New in-kind support/financial funding contributions secured
5.8 1 Habitat mapping report, habitat suitability model, PhD study or similar output On Track
completed and presented to Noosa Council
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Table 1b: Total Progress to Date - Detailed
Deliverables Measurable Expected Progress Total progress to date and notes
outcomes Timeframe
(A1.1) A Technical Advisory 1 Technical 30 April Achieved Terms of Reference (ToR) for the
Group (TAG) is established Advisory Group 2020 TAG finalised
to provide project with TOR
oversight. This will include established Inaugural meeting held 13 May
a clear terms of reference 2020.
(ToR) and consist of
representatives from key TAG meetings are held as
stakeholders (NSC, TNC, required and TAG members
Kabi Kabi and at least two engaged on a regular basis out of
other independent session to advice on project
parties). components and to review
project reports.
(A1.2) Appointment of 1 Project 31 January Achieved Craig Bohm appointed by TNC as
dedicated project manager Manager 2020 Marine Coordinator for South
who is a marine biologist appointed East Queensland, based in
with extensive project Noosa. Position commenced 29
management experience, January 2020.
for the term of the
Agreement.
(A1.3) A Project 1 Project 31 Achieved The project implementation plan
Implementation Plan Implementation December was endorsed by Noosa Shire
detailing at a minimum: Plan completed 2019 Council as the ‘Project
A detailed risk assessment and endorsed by Management Plan’ at its
associated with the Noosa Council Ordinary Meeting held 16 July
project. 2020. The Project Management
A communications and 1 Detailed Risk Achieved Plan included a detailed risk
media plan, outlining Assessment assessment, Communications
media protocols, included and Media Plan and Monitoring,
opportunities and the role Evaluation and Reporting (MER)
of TNC and NSC. 1 Plan.
A monitoring, evaluation Communications Achieved
and reporting plan which and Media Plan The MER Plan was then reviewed
identified ecological and completed by an independent consultant
social monitoring and the recommendations
programs, how they will 1 Monitoring, Achieved responded to and adopted by
be reported on and how Evaluation and TNC.
this will fed-back into the Reporting Plan
project. completed
(A1.4) Participation and 3 community 30 June Achieved Noosa Community Engagement
delivery of public engagement 2022 Workshop - 18 participants
education and forums 7/12/20 (see report below)
facilitated
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engagement forums and 9 Public Information Sessions –
media statements 3 media Achieved 28 participants 14/12/20 (see
statements report below)
released
Produced and distributed:
- 2 editions of Noosa Oyster
Chronicle
- Project information sheet
- Project Q&A sheet
- Rock oyster fact sheet
- Project Brief (restoration sites
and designs)
3 media statements:
Promotion of Noosa Public
Information Sessions (27 Nov to
13 Dec 2020 – social media
circulation
Noosa Reef Builder
announcement – 12 May 2021
Shuck Don’t Chuck restaurants
partnerships in Noosa release –
1/6/2021
2 media articles:
Noosa Today – Back from the
Brink – 15/12/20
Sunshine Coast Daily – Back from
the Brink – 15/12/20
Social media reach = 23,666
people
See Table 4 in this report for
further details.
Previous reporting periods:
Project manager and team met
with more than 70 stakeholder
groups to talk with them about
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the project and to secure their
in-principal support.
2 Noosa Enviroforum seminars
held in November 2019 with TNC
Chief Scientist, Pr. Hugh
Possingham and Dr Chris Gillies.
1 media statement: The
surprising history of
Queensland’s oyster reefs
revealed
2 project-related publications:
2020 Thurston et al - Charting
Two Centuries of Transformation
in a Coastal Social-ecological
System - A Mixed Methods
Approach - SE Queensland
2020 Gillies et al - Conservation
Status of Oyster Reef Ecosystem
of Southern and Eastern
Australia - Global Ecology and
Conservation
1 TNC-orchestrated interview
between the project manager
and Noosa Today
1 positive media story in
Noosa Today - Oysters for the
river not the menu
(A1.5) Annual project 3 six monthly First On track Two of three 6 monthly reports
reports and final report status updates Report: 31 have been submitted
each of which address, at a submitted to January
minimum: Noosa Council 2020 Six Monthly Report 1
Activities undertaken Six Monthly Report 2
during the subject
financial year, status and
progress against
deliverables, budget 3 annual reports For each On track Two of three annual reports have
progress, income and submitted to annual been submitted.
expenditure, report Noosa Council report -
against monitoring and yearly Annual Report 1
evaluation program and Annual Report 2 (this one)
measurable outcomes and
outline of proposed
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upcoming works/activities
for future period.
(A2.1) Oyster reef 1 Habitat 30 June Achieved Habitat Suitability Model +
restoration suitability suitability model 2020 refined Restoration Suitability
model incorporating developed which Model developed.
physical parameters of incorporates
oysters and public and industry, Kabi Previously reported:
industry usage, access etc. Kabi and public
to identify priority sites for interests 1 restoration suitability model
restoration. developed as well as associated
habitat suitability model and
socio-economic suitability
models.
1 restoration suitability
presentation
(A2.2) Obtain necessary 1 set of ‘all’ 30 June Delayed Permit applications submitted:
State Government relevant state 2020 - Owners Consent
permits/authorities permits for - Resource Allocation
including particular oyster reef Authority
resource allocation restoration in - General Fisheries
authority, for oyster reef the Noosa River Permits
restoration obtained
Part 2 permit applications ready
1 set of ‘all’ and will be submitted on
relevant local approval of Part 1 package.
government - development approval
permits for (DA)
oyster reef
restoration in
the Noosa River
obtained
(A2.3) Community, 1 set of 30 June Achieved The project met with more than
industry and stakeholder engagement 2020 80 key stakeholders to date in
consultation sufficient to records provided one-on-one meetings. Most
gain majority support for to Noosa Council meetings have occurred since
reef restoration locations. of public and February 2020 when the project
stakeholder manager was appointed.
consultations,
including one- In December 2020, TNC
facilitated 9 Public Information
on-one
Sessions at “The J” in Noosa
meetings, open junction. 38 people attended.
forums, media, See further on in this report for
etc. details.
TNC has continued to meet with
stakeholders, to keep them
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1 written permit updated and seek input to
secured from various aspects of the project.
Noosa Council
formally Community oriented
allowing the publications and media
project to opportunities have been
construct reefs. developed and are presented in
Table 4 in this report.
(A3.1) Community, 1 consultation 31 August Achieved TNC facilitated a community
industry and stakeholder completed 2020 engagement workshop on the 7th
consultation to identify of December 2020 at the offices
most appropriate 1 + volunteering of Noosa Shire Council to identify
community volunteering opportunities community volunteering
opportunities (e.g. shell identified opportunities.
recycling, oyster gardens,
oyster watch, video
monitoring).
(A3.2) Establish at least 1 + volunteering 31 Achieved TNC established community-
one community program defined December based oyster gardening with
volunteering program and 2020 NICA, who will lead oyster
identified from the above implemented gardening activities with 20
process which considers households/businesses/groups
current and future Record of volunteer
hours dedicated to
resources, management TNC established a volunteer
community
and interest. volunteering water quality monitoring project
programs, such as: with the NICA.
shell recycling, oyster
gardens, oyster
TNC established three
watch, video
monitoring. community partnerships with
local restaurants who now
voluntarily supply the project
with oyster shell under the Shuck
Don’t Chuck project banner.
The restaurant partners are:
- Noosa Yacht and
Rowing Club
- Noosa Habour Fish
Market
- Grenny’s Noosa by the
River
TNC established a senior schools
and indigenous engagement
project with Noosa
Environmental Education Hub
(EEHub).
TNC has established a junior
schools and indigenous project
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with Noosa Biosphere
Community Association (NBCA).
TNC is working with Tewantin
Bushcare to establish a foreshore
demonstration project at
Tewantin
TNC has agreed with Noosa and
District Landcare (NDL) to
provide training opportunities
for Kabi Kabi Youth once oyster
beds are laid.
TNC collaborates with Ozfish to
collect underwater footage of
the Noosa River and is planning
actions to educate fishers about
oyster ecosystem restoration
and the value of conserving and
restoring river riparian and
aquatic habitats.
(A4.1) Restoration at two 1 approval from 30 June Delayed In planning for summer 2021,
sites (approx. 40m-50m Noosa Council 2021 subject to permits being secured.
shore length per site) secured to
which test reef design and restore 2+ trial The complexity of the data
construction and oyster restoration sites acquisition, community
growth and survival. in the Noosa consultation and permit process
River estuary were not foreseen and required
the engagement of additional
2+ sites staff, three separate consultancy
recovered with firms and numerous meetings
at least overall with stakeholders and agencies
80 m shore to ensure a robust restoration
length of reef proposal was developed and
constructed submitted to government.
(A4.2) Restoration across 1 approval from 30 June Delayed Full reef build in planning for
multiple further sites, as Noosa Council 2022 spring / summer 2022.
determined by habitat secured to
suitability modelling and restore an
outcomes of community additional 2+
consultation. sites as agreed
to by
stakeholders, in
the Noosa River
estuary
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2+ additional
sites recovered
with at least an
overall
additional
600m2 surface
area of
established
oyster reef,
constructed in
the Noosa River
estuary.
(A4.3) Monitoring and 1 related reef As Delayed The Monitoring, Evaluation and
evaluation study for both monitoring required Reporting (MER) Plan is in place.
pilot and full restoration program Water quality monitoring has
sites. Monitoring to established commenced with local partner,
include oyster metrics, NICA. Trials of Remove
invertebrates and fish use Underwater Video (RUV)
(detailed in MER plan). techniques has commenced with
local partner, Ozfish. Baseline
monitoring will commence in
summer 2021.
2 six monthly First report is expected in winter
status reports 2022. The second report in
submitted winter 2023.
2 annual The first annual monitoring
monitoring and report is expected in summer
evaluation 2022. The second report in
report cards summer 2023.
produced and
published
(A5.1) Run workshop with 1 workshop 31 March Achieved 2019 workshop held between
Noosa Council to identify facilitated 2020 TNC and NSC and discussions
ongoing focus areas for resulted in the development of
TNC support. the Alliance and Funding
Agreement.
TNC and NSC communicate
weekly on areas of mutual
interest and support.
*(A5.2) Provide 5 + peer review 30 June On Track As requested
technical/peer review on reports 2022
minimum five submitted to
plans/reports/studies if Noosa Council
requested by Noosa during the
Council. three-year term
of this
Agreement, if
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requested by
Noosa Council.
If Noosa Council
requests a peer
review, TNC will
provide a minimum
of 3 experts who are
qualified in the
relevant area of
expertise for Noosa
Council consideration
and Noosa Council’s
acceptance of 1
expert for the peer
review.
*(A5.3) Facilitate a 3 + study tours 30 June On hold Study tour 1 was in planning for
minimum of three study facilitated during 2022 2020 but has been placed on
tours of relevant sites in the three-year hold due to COVID-19 travel
line with objectives and term of this restrictions.
scope of the program in Agreement, if
Australia/US if requested requested by The study tour schedule will be
by Noosa Council (flights Noosa Council. revisited by TNC and NSC once
and incidentals covered COVID-19 travel restrictions have
separately by Noosa been eased or lifted.
Council, accommodation
and in country travel
covered by this Grant).
*(A5.4) Review and 1 Conservation 30 June On track If requested by Noosa Shire
feasibility of opportunities Action Plan 2022 Council
for sustainable commercial developed, as
and recreational fishing required
management options for
the Noosa River. 1 set of
Community
Workshops
facilitated, as
required.
*(A5.5) Facilitate access to 1+ new formal 30 June On track TNC have provided two peer
TNC conservation networking 2022 reviews when requested on the
networks and researchers connections following:
if requested by Noosa facilitated to 1. Draft Noosa River Plan
Council. assist Noosa 2. Fishing Futures Report
Council with
ongoing and
future marine
conservation
activities*
* As and if
requested by
Noosa Council
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(A5.6) Promote Noosa 1+ presentations 30 June On track Reef Builder presentation with a
Council’s Noosa River Plan given at national 2022 spotlight on Noosa given at the
and shellfish restoration conference/s National Coast to Coast
project in at least one over 3 years Conference (July 2021)
national and one
international conference. 1+ presentations Further opportunities are being
given at sought.
international
conference/s
over 3 years
(A5.7) Promote Noosa 1+ New 30 June Achieved TNC has secured an additional
Council’s Noosa River Plan corporate/ 2022 $1.2m under the Reef Builder
and shellfish restoration government/ program to support oyster
project to corporate, philanthropic ecosystem restoration in Noosa.
philanthropic and alliances formed
state/federal government TNC sits on the Department of
audiences to establish 1+ New in-kind Environment and Science (DES)
further support for support/financial Oyster Reef Restoration and
conservation activities that funding Adaptation Working Group and is
support the Noosa River contributions collaborating with DES to
Plan secured progress oyster ecosystem
restoration at a state level.
TNC is currently entering a
partnership with the state
government owned Bribie Island
Research Centre (BIRC), to
enhance its capacity to support
oyster ecosystem restoration in
Noosa and across the state, as
well as commercial oyster
aquaculture development.
(A5.8) Assess feasibility of 1 Habitat 30 June On track TNC contracted Ecological
seagrass restoration in mapping report, 2022 Service Professionals Pty Ltd to
Lake Cooroibah as a habitat develop a map of seagrass beds
method of reducing suitability in the Noosa River estuary.
sediment resuspension model, PhD
and increasing study or similar The field work is complete, data
invertebrate biodiversity output sets submitted, and the final
completed and report is pending. The report will
presented to be given to council and
Noosa Council presented to stakeholders in the
next reporting period.
TNC is negotiating a seagrass
restoration research project for
Noosa with the Central
Queensland University.
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Community engagement
Public information sessions
On Monday the 14th of December 2020, TNC facilitated 9 public information sessions about the Noosa Oyster
Ecosystem Restoration Project. The purpose of the event was to:
• Inform the Noosa community about the project
• Seek further local endorsement for the project
• Seek specific feedback and endorsement for the oyster restoration sites presented (Tewantin, Goat Island,
Noosa Sound East, Noosa Sound West and Weyba Creek A and B)
• Gain feedback as to further oyster ecosystem restoration opportunities in the Noosa River estuary
The public information sessions were promoted widely via TNC’s social media outreach system.
In response, 132 people viewed the project on the TNC Website and on social media the event received 16,561 hits
(Table 2).
Community Participants
28 community members attended the sessions (9 females, 19 males). Another four people called TNC with
information queries about the project and expressed that they supported the project but could not attend. Some 17
participants of the 28 participants were formally interviewed.
In summary, 15 of 17 respondents expressed unequivocal support for the project and its plans. Two respondents
expressed concerns that were unresolvable on the day. Of the 28 participants, we estimate that 24 of 28 participants
expressed strong support for the project and for the project sites and plans. This support echoes the outcomes of
virtually all 70+ one-on-one meetings the project had held with stakeholders leading up to the consultations and
represents a fantastic result.
From the public information sessions, four participants however, expressed strong objections to the project,
objections which were unreconcilable at the time. Two of these participants raised matters unrelated to the project
(access to historic water quality data + the projects potential contribution to the spread of 2378 Tera-chloro-dibenzo-
dioxin). Another participant strongly objected to the project having linkages to the Noosa Parks Association. The fourth
participant raised concerns about a raft of issues relating to oyster abundance, river health, project partners and the
results of past river management actions. Although TNC invested heavily in this individual, looking to find some
common ground or agreement, the participant remained unconvinced about the project’s relevance.
Community engagement workshop
On Monday the 7th of December 2020, TNC facilitated a community engagement workshop with key Noosa River
stakeholders. The objective of the workshop was to discuss opportunities for piloting community-based education,
volunteering and citizen science activities in 2021 that complement the project. These activities will be led by project
partners and supported, where resources allow, by TNC.
A summary of the meeting outcomes is presented below. TNC wishes to thank Noosa Shire Council for hosting this
event.
Attendees
John News - Noosa Community Biosphere Association
Dalia Mikhail - Noosa Environmental Education Hub
Richard Howard - Noosa Integrated Catchment Association
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Bruce McConkey - Noosa Integrated Catchment Association
Nick Hluszko - President of the Noosa North Shore Association Inc.
Chris Massoud - Commercial fishing family
Ben Broadfoot - Ozfish - Noosa Chapter
Peter Hunnam - Tewantin Bushcare
Michael Gloster - Noosa Parks Association
Bryan Walsh - Noosa Parks Association
Bruce Davidson - Recreational fisher’s interest
Jady Smith - Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation
Craig Doolan - Noosa Shire Council
Callum Dittes - The Nature Conservancy
Helen Bowyer - The Nature Conservancy
Craig Bohm - The Nature Conservancy
Simon Branigan - The Nature Conservancy
Tom Wegener - Noosa Shire Council (workshop walk in)
Also invited:
Brian Warner - Kabi Kabi Nation
Juanita Bloomfield - Tourism Noosa
The workshop participants discussed these topics enthusiastically, identifying project areas that best fit their interests
and expertise, and which could be explored in further detail. Table 3 summarises the state of play with these
partnerships.
Table 3: Community Partnerships Update
Project area Objective Partnership Status
Shuck Don’t Engage local businesses 3 restaurants participating in Restaurants enthusiastically
Chuck in the project supplying local oyster shell to collecting, washing and
the project as Shuck Don’t storing shells.
Chuck partners:
- Noosa Yacht and Contractor engaged to
Rowing Club collect shell from
- Noosa Harbour Fish restaurants on a fortnightly
Market basis.
- Grenny’s Noosa by the
River
Collect oyster shells to Resource Recovery Australia 15 tonnes of oyster shell are
add to oyster beds and (RRA), Cleanaway and now curing at the Doonan
for use in oyster Mooloolaba Fish Market Solid Waste Facility
gardening - following strict biosecurity
protocols
Water quality Improve resolution of NICA to provide water quality Partnership established
monitoring water quality data sets at information at the oyster Baseline monitoring has
the oyster restoration restoration sites commenced
sites
Oyster gardening Engage local households, NICA to implement oyster Partnership established
businesses and/or groups gardening, beginning with a
in the project pilot phase, then review and Grant agreement in place
consideration of upscaling, if and work has commenced
practical
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Improve public
knowledge about
shellfish restoration
Indigenous Support the aspirations of Noosa and District Landcare to Partnership established
inclusion Kabi Kabi Nation involve indigenous youth in
hands-on or on-water actions, Events to be planned on an
Benefit from traditional where opportunities arise. ongoing basis.
knowledge
Endorsement from Kabi Kabi
elders and permission to
integrate traditional
knowledge in project-
related products secured.
Elders kept up to date with
project happenings. TNC will
meet with elders as they
request.
Schools Engage local schools in Noosa Environmental Hub to Partnerships established
participation the project integrate Sunshine State High and activities in planning
School into the project and underway.
Improve public
knowledge about Noosa Biosphere Community
shellfish restoration Association to carry out school
activities and indigenous river
awareness actions with
Tewantin schools
Tewantin Provide a focus site for Tewantin Bushcare to help Partnership established
Demonstration community education develop restoration
Site activities and access to demonstration site at Tewantin Discussions underway
one of the oyster
restoration sites
Fish habitat Bring Noosa’s underwater Ozfish – Noosa Chapter MoU in place between TNC
monitoring life and the value of Ozfish to use Remote and Ozfish
habitat diversity to life in Underwater Video (RUV)
the public realm, techniques to seek out and Ozfish has equipment locally
particularly to fishers record marine species diversity and is being supported by
Ozfish to also help test RUV TNC where needed to
techniques at different river identify and record Noosa
locations and promote the River fish habitats
importance of marine habitats
and restoration to its members TNC is also being supported
and public by the Pumicestone Passage
oyster ecosystem
restoration project (Ozfish +
Healthy Land and Water).
The project is sharing oyster
gardening experiences and
equipment with the Noosa
project team.
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Broader River Context
During the workshop, participants also discussed the wider river management context of the Noosa oyster project.
The participants made many interesting points. Some of these are captured below:
- The Noosa River needs a common narrative, a narrative which all people can understand, are familiar with and
support.
- The contribution of the oyster restoration project, and associated projects, to the health and resilience of the
Noosa River, will only be realised once we have all agreed on a clear vision for the river and have defined tangible
management objectives and targets against which the contribution of projects can be measured.
- The oyster project is but one of a number of projects which contribute to river health and resilience. Work on
sediment management in the catchment, riparian zone protection and restoration works along the shorelines
and water quality/stormwater management actions, for example, also contribute.
- Oyster ecosystems are important but so are seagrass and mangrove ecosystems. The health and functioning of
the estuarine ecosystem in its entirety should be considered. Oyster ecosystem restoration is but one component
that should be addressed.
- The river needs to be biodiverse, productive and our uses of it, sustainable.
- The project provides an opportunity to further reconciliation efforts with Traditional Owners, this is particularly
so at the Tewantin restoration site, which is of deep cultural significance to the Kabi Kabi people.
Participant feedback:
“Some of these people haven’t spoken for 20 years…amazing!”
“How did you ever get this particular group of people to meet. Great effort!”
“Good to see things slowly coming for the project and seeing some shared views on river management staring to
come through.”
Shuck Don’t Chuck
TNC established exciting community partnerships with three local Noosa restaurants:
- Noosa Yacht and Rowing Club
- Noosa Harbour Fish Market
- Grenny’s Noosa by the River
These proud project partners supply the project with buckets of washed oyster shell,
which they collect from their customers, then wash and store.
The shell is collected fortnightly from the restaurants by the project’s contractor,
Resource Recovery Australia (RRA).
This is a big effort for the restaurants and an important contribution, which is adding to
the project’s shell recycling collection? at the dedicated site at the Doonan Solid Waste
Depot.
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Senior Schools Project
TNC entered a partnership with Noosa Environmental Education Hub (EEHub) to
deliver the Senior Schools Project. This project engages local secondary schools in
curriculum-centred student activities, which celebrates the values of the Noosa
River, the role that oyster ecosystem restoration plays, and the important
connection between the Kabi Kabi Nation. Dalia Mikhail has been working closely
with local schools to identify activities, which will be rolled out over the next 12
months.
Junior Schools Project
TNC entered a partnership with the Noosa Community Biosphere Association
(NCBA) to deliver the Noosa Junior Schools and Community Awareness Project.
This project engages local junior schools and the general Noosa public in actions
which lead to the local participation in on-ground activities, which raise
awareness about the oyster restoration project and the importance of
environmental restoration.
In June 2021, NCBA used its creative minds to run some exciting children’s events at Noosa’s famous Festival of Water
2021. NCBA used the opportunity to celebrate the importance of river health and oyster ecosystem restoration. The
NCBA team worked with Noosa’s kids to produce some endearing oyster friends (Figure 3).
Figure 3: Creative kids celebrate Noosa River oyster ecosystems. Courtesy of NCBA
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Oyster Gardening Project
TNC partnered with NICA to facilitate oyster gardening in Noosa. Oyster gardening
is an activity whereby locals grow out local oysters, provide by the project, in
baskets, or ‘oyster gardens’ suspended from jetties. The volunteer gardeners care
for the gardens, keep citizen science records of their experience and become better
educated about oysters and oyster restoration in the process. Once the juvenile
oysters are large enough to survive on their own, they are carefully placed onto the
oyster reef patches in the project’s restoration sites. These oysters help kick start
ecosystem recovery.
Figure 4a, b and c. TNC and NICA launch Oyster Gardening for Noosa (top left). NICA Oyster Project Coordinator,
Alex Western & Secretary, Richard Howard, inspect the oyster shells at the Doonan shell recycling site. Alex and
Richard meet with Michael McIntyre, project partner and official restaurant shell collector from Resource Recovery
Australia. Courtesy of Sharon Wright & Helen Bowyer.
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Waterwatch
TNC is also partnering with NICA to record water
quality information at the restoration sites.
NICA volunteers led by Bruce McConkey have been
busy collecting baseline water quality information for
the Tewantin restoration site.
Other restoration sites will be added to this data set
in the coming months and ultimately a valuable
monitoring output.
Hatchery partnership
TNC is working with the Bribie Island Research Centre (BIRC) in a new project, which will spawn a handful of adult rock
oysters (called ‘brood stock’) under controlled conditions in tanks and settle the oyster larvae onto the project’s cured
oyster shell (called ‘cultch’). The oyster larvae attach to the oyster shell and form oyster ‘spat’. The oyster cultch set
with oyster spat is called ‘seeded oyster cultch’. An oyster seeding event is called a ‘set’. A set takes 2-3months to
orchestrate.
The seeded oyster cultch is then collected from BIRC and deployed onto the oyster reef patches to help kick start the
restoration process. Oyster seeding acts as an insurance policy against highly variable natural oyster recruitment. The
seeded oyster cultch is also used to grow oysters in community-managed oyster gardens.
For the hatchery and oyster release, TNC will comply with the requirements of the Queensland Government health
protocol for the movement of live bivalve molluscs. TNC is working closely with DAF and BIRC to ensure compliance
with the protocol.
For the pilot phase, the project will use approximately 1.5 tonnes of seeded oyster cultch (one set). The cultch will be
hand placed into voids in the oyster reef patches at a density of 2.5kg/metre squared over 50 percent of each patch
area. Between 200-500kg of seeded oyster cultch is provided to oyster gardeners for further grow out of the oyster
spat before release onto the oyster reef patches. A second set will be required for full restoration in 2022.
The TNC-BIRC partnership is new and cutting edge. It is involving many personnel, as spawning rock oysters for
restoration purposes is highly technical and has not been undertaken before. Even though TNC would typically partner
with the private sector to undertake the hatchery work, there are few commercial shellfish hatcheries in South East
Queensland and none with the current capacity to support oyster ecosystem restoration. This raised a considerable
challenge for the project as TNC sort to engage the commercial sector, but the sector was not able to support.
The outcome, however, is welcome. The TNC-BIRC partnership will support the Noosa project, aligns with the
Queensland Government’s strategy for marine habitat restoration and will deepen the Queensland Government’s
involvement in delivering on that strategy. The partnership will also benefit the rock oyster aquaculture industry
throughout Queensland, as TNC’s support of BIRC has helped reinvigorate BIRCs investment in oyster research and
industry development.
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Handling oysters and oyster shell - biosecurity
TNC is a registered as a ‘resource provider’ with the Department of Environment and Science, as per the Queensland
End of Waste Code - Oyster shells (ENEW07278317) and Waste Reduction and Recycling Act 2011.
TNC cures the oyster shell following best practice, in compliance with the Code, and in consultation with
Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries biosecurity, who also sits on the project’s Technical Advisory
Group. Shell curing occurs using the following protocol:
1. Shell is only cured at the designated and sign-posted shell curing site;
2. Clean, shucked oyster shell is collected by the contractor from wholesaler/s, in bulk, in 1 tonne food-safe
seafood transport containers and delivered to the shell curing site;
3. Pre-washed shell is collected by the contractor from oyster retailers in Noosa in clean 20 litre buckets, and
delivered to the designated shell curing site;
4. All containers used for shell transport are thoroughly washed and disinfected before storage and re-use;
5. At the shell curing site, shell is placed on the ground in rows separated and sign-posted by month collected;
6. The shell is dried and cured (desiccated) in direct sunlight for 6 months, which is two months more than is
required by the End of Waste Code;
7. The shell is turned after three months of curing, as an additional desiccation measure;
8. Each shell pile is no higher than 1 metre, which further enhances the desiccation process;
9. The site is regularly monitored and maintained to reduce contamination of the shell piles;
10. The curing site is located in an isolated area of the depot, so the risk of contamination from the depot’s
other waste management activities is negligible;
11. Once cured, and prior to its removal from the depot, oyster shell may be washed with freshwater to
remove any cumulated sediment or dried organic matter, and
12. The shell, when needed, is transported in clean containers.
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Communication products
Project brochure
The project brochure is a significant production that has been well received. The brochure continues to be
circulated digitally and is available from the TNC website for download. Over 300 hard copies have already been
distributed locally with several being requested by local schoolteachers (Figure 5).
Figure 5: Project brochure
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Frequently Asked Questions
TNC compiled responses to a set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), that the project team compiled using feedback
from more than 70 one-on-one meetings with Noosa stakeholders and direct feedback from the Public Consultation
Forums (Figure 6). This information now appears on the TNC website. The Community Outreach Officer is now working
to make this important information source widely available.
Figure 6: Project Frequently Asked Questions
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Rock oyster fact sheet
TNC produced the first in a planned series of fact sheets about rock oysters and rock oyster ecosystems. The fact
sheet highlights key attributes of the Sydney Rock Oyster (Figure 7).
Figure 7: Sydney Rock Oyster fact sheet
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Noosa Oyster Chronicle
TNC introduced a new digital project update, the Noosa Oyster Chronicle, which is produced quarterly. Stakeholders
and community members can sign up to receive these updates by contacting TNC. Two editions of the Chronicle
have been produced in Autumn 2021 and Winter 2021 (Figures 8a,b). The next edition will be produced in spring
2022.
Figures 8a,b. The Oyster Chronicle, Autumn and Winter editions.
Project Brief
In July 2021, TNC produced and distributed a special project brief with detailed information about the project sites
and designs to Noosa stakeholders via TNC’s Noosa stakeholder mailing list (Figure 9). The brief continues to be
distributed to local groups and individuals as requested and as opportunities arise. The project brief is also annexed
(Annex 2).
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Figure 9: Project Brief (July 2021)
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Media
TNC secured media in mainstream media, via hits to the TNC Noosa website, distribution of TNC’s Noosa Oyster
Chronicle circular and via social media. Some, 436,547 people were reached via mainstream media and 23,666 people
via social media. 101 people directly received the project’s Oyster Chronicle news circular in Autumn and Winter 2021.
The TNC project website received 514 hits. See Table 4 below for details.
Media highlights included the joint TNC-NSC Reef Builder announcement for $1.2m project funds (Figure 10), media
secured due to the independent review of the project MER plan (Figure 11), and the profile of two Noosa restaurants
and the Harbour Fish Market who joined TNC’s Shuck Don’t Chuck shell recycling project (Figure 11a).
Table 4: Media highlights
Media highlights
Date Outlet Reach
Independent review gives oyster restoration project a tick of approval
• Mirage News 297,441
25 September 2020
• National Tribune 22,134
• My Sunshine Coast 18,340
13 October 2020 Inside the Noosa Biosphere – Noosa Today 5,042
10 December 2020 ABC Sunshine Coast FM (3 segments) 90,000
1 June 2021 Noosa restaurants join shell recycling project - Noosa Today 3,590
Total 436,547
TNC Website
Date Page title Page views
27 Nov to 13 Dec Events page: Noosa info sessions 132
12 May 2021 Media release” The Nature Conservancy Australia announces $1.2m
towards oyster bed restoration in Noosa 327
1 June 2021 Media release: Noosa restaurants and Harbour Fish Market join
award-winning shell recycling project to build reefs
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Total 518
Social Media N/A
Date Page title Page views
eDM Avg open rate:
20/07/21 – 1st send 58%
3/8/21 - resend Noosa Oyster Chronicle – Winter Avg click
4/8/21 – resend through rate:
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106
eDM Noosa Oyster Chronicle – Autumn Avg open rate:
9/03/21– 1st send 54%
25/03/21 – resend Avg click
through rate:
26%
Received:
101
Date Type Reach
27 Nov to 13 Dec Facebook event 5,472
3-Dec Facebook event post 4,569
27 Nov to 1 Dec Facebook event advertisement 2,907
3 Dec to 13 Dec Facebook event post advertisement 3,613
12 May 2021 Instagram post Funding announcement 502
12 May 2021 Facebook post Funding announcement 4,650
2 June 2021 Facebook post Shuck Don’t Chuck Noosa 1,953
Total 23,666
Media examples
Figure 10: TNC-Noosa Shire Council media collaboration regarding Reefbuilder funds announcement
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Figure 11: News articles regarding the success of the independent review of the project Monitoring, Evaluation and
Reporting plan reached 338,000 people.
Figure 11a. Noosa restaurants and Habour Fish Market join the project
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Technical outputs
Restoration suitability model
The project used a standardized habitat suitability indices and geospatial decision support tools to confirm the
suitability of the Noosa River estuary for oyster ecosystem restoration. Known environmental and biological criteria
were compared with physical parameters of the estuary (i.e., bathymetry, salinity, temperature, dissolved oxygen).
Areas of the estuary which are suitable for oyster restoration were then rated for their suitability and presented,
geospatially (Figure 12). This work was completed in the previous reporting period, but new data sets recently made
available from authorities, namely Unity Water, enabled us to upgrade the model with more refined water quality
information.
Figure 12: Habitat suitability model
The project team then overlayed the ecological considerations, logistical constraints, and details of the built
infrastructure and human uses of the Noosa River to the model (i.e. proximity to seagrass and rocky reef, proximity
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to extant and historic oyster reefs, alluvial sands, small craft channels, tidal works, moorings, foreshore access, in-
water urban utilities).
These parameters were then allocated ‘exclusion criteria’, to create buffers and minimize potential interactions with
river uses (e.g. distances from tidal works, foreshore access points, moorings, submarine cables, main channels). The
exclusion criteria were determined in consideration of regulated distances applied to vessels (e.g. distances from
moorings) and on practical consideration of river uses (e.g. access to foreshores from the river, distances from
navigation channels) and position of utilities (cables, pipes) (Table 5). This later work was undertaken in close liaison
with MSQ.
This work was a major undertaking involving the compilation of multiple-data sets, collaboration with multiple
agencies and then negotiations where there were no buffers for restoration works identified in the regulations.
The tabulated results were then entered into the restoration suitability model and presented spatially (Figure 13).
Table 5: Restoration suitability parameters and criteria for Sydney rock oyster ecosystems in the Noosa River
PARAMETER ENVELOPE CRITERIA Rationale Source
(more
suitable = 4,
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Seagrass 10m - Areas within Connectivity to other structured habitats (Duncan et al.
proximity 500m 10-500m increases diversity. Two metre buffers 2019) confirm
buffer =4; all included to mitigate damage to complex with engineers
other areas ecosystems but ensuring connectivity.
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Rocky reef 2m - 500m Areas within Connectivity to other structured habitats
proximity 5-500m increases diversity. Two metre buffers
buffer =4; all included to mitigate damage to complex
other areas ecosystems but ensuring connectivity.
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Extant oyster Within Within 250m Connectivity to other structured habitats (Boor et al.
ecosystems 250 m = 4; all other increases biodiversity. Connection to other 2018, Guy et
proximity areas = 2 oyster reefs increases meta-population al. 2018,
connectivity, successful reproduction and Duncan et al.
oyster recruitment. Two metre buffers 2019)
included to mitigate damage to extant
oyster ecosystems but ensuring
connectivity.
Historical oyster Within Within 250m Sites which have historically supported (Gillies 2018)
ecosystem 250 m = 4; all other oyster ecosystems are generally thought to
proximity areas = 2 be able to support future oyster
ecosystems.
Alluvial Sands Exclusion Within Alluvial sands are relatively or mobile and Agreed with
area exclusion generally offer unsuitable substrates for TNC
area = 0, all restoration work restoration
other areas = scientists
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Small craft + 10 m Areas within Creates 20 m buffer with centre as per Agreed with
channels buffer buffer = 0; all Maritime Safety Queensland Beacon to MSQ
other areas = Beacon suggested passage. Allows for
4 adequate restoration site area at narrow
sections of the estuary while maintaining
safe navigational passage. In relative,
restoration sites will be closer to shorelines
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Tidal Works + 30 m Within 250m Prefers restoration sites closest to access Agreed with
(pontoons, jetties, buffer = 4; all other points. Included as a way of reducing cost of MSQ
boat ramps) areas = 2 substrate deployment. 30 m buffer
included to reduce chance of damage to
restored oyster beds, vessels, and for the
safety of workers.
Moorings + 30 m Within 30 m Ensures safe distance to eliminate chances Agreed with
buffer = 0, all other of damage to moored vessels or restored MSQ
areas = 4 oyster beds.
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buffer exclusion public access to foreshore. 10 m adjacent MSQ
area = 0, all buffer included for ease of vessel access.
other areas =
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ferry terminals, other areas =
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Restoration zones
The project delineated restoration zones in the estuary which give an indication of where oyster ecosystem
restoration could possibly occur. Within the restoration zones, specific restoration sites are selected and evaluated
using the restoration suitability modelling.
The project defined five (5) restoration zones in the Noosa River estuary. The restoration zones are:
1. Main Channel
2. Noosa Sound
3. Weyba Creek
4. Lake Weyba
5. Lake Donella
The criteria for defining the five zones is presented in Table 6. Restoration zones are presented in Figure 14.
Table 6 – Criteria for the determination of oyster ecosystem restoration zones
Parameter Zone Criteria Rationale
Habitat Must be suitable or highly Oyster ecosystem restoration can only occur in areas of
Suitability suitable for oyster survival the river where habitat parameters will natural allow
Model oyster survival.
Restoration Must be suitable or highly Oyster ecosystem restoration must occur in relative
Suitability suitable against ecological, social proximity to other estuarine ecological features and
Model use and regulatory parameters processes, without impacting on existing habitats, social
uses or government regulations. These include exclusions:
Around seagrass, mangrove and saltmarsh habitats to
eliminate chances of damage to the existing ecosystem.
Around navigation channels, moorings, boat ramps,
pontoons and jetties to ensure the safety of river users
and mitigate potential damage to restored oyster beds.
In areas adjacent to public and private foreshore access so
as not to impact river use.
Additional zone Within 50 m from shore in 20 Ensures safe working distance in high speed areas to
criteria knot and unrestricted speed minimise chances of damage to vessels or restored oyster
areas. beds.
Seagrass Not within 10m of seagrass Ensures minimal disturbance to existing seagrass beds
while maintaining habitat association with oyster beds
Mangroves and Not within 5m of mangroves or Ensures minimal disturbance to existing mangrove trees
other other identifiable aquatic other identifiable habitats while maintaining habitat
identifiable habitats association with oyster beds
aquatic habitats
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Bathymetric mapping
TNC contracted Northgroup Consulting to undertake bathymetric mapping and three-dimensional laser scanning of
the four planned restoration sites – Tewantin, Goat Island, Noosa South (East) and Noosa Sound (West). These
complex bathymetric maps guide the placement of the oyster reef patches within sites. The bathymetry of the
Tewantin restoration site is given below as an example (Figure 15).
Figure 15: Tewantin bathymetric map
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Habitat mapping
TNC contracted Ecological Service Professionals (ESP) to map marine habitats within the four planned restoration
sites, as well as at two sites in Weyba Creek, which have since been withdrawn for consideration as restoration sites,
pending further analysis. The work included mapping marine habitats included seagrass beds, mangroves, remnant
oyster beds, rocky reefs and shoreline vegetation. This information was then overlayed with the bathymetric
information to guide the placement of the oyster reef patches. This extensive body of work was also critical to support
the permitting process, in which the project had to demonstrate no significant impact on marine habitats. The
habitats of the Tewantin restoration site are given below as an example (Figure 16).
TNC extends a special thanks also to Simon Walker from ESP, who worked way beyond his mandate, in a voluntary
capacity, to undertake this work and to provide extensive technical input to the multiple code and environmental
impact assessments undertaken.
Figure 16: Tewantin habitat map
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Engineering
TNC contracted coastal engineering specialists, International Coastal Management (ICM), to support development of
the designs, specifications, and site layouts of oyster reef patches at the four restoration sites (the footprints). The
work was extensive and is at the cutting edge of rock oyster restoration within constrained, and highly populated,
estuaries. ICM also assisted TNC with refining protocols for construction, sediment plume minimization, erosion
avoidance, reef patch rectifications, the use of oyster shell in oyster reef patch construction, and for the secure
placement of seeded oyster cultch within the oyster reef patches. The site engineering for the Tewantin restoration
site is given below as an example (Figure 17).
Figure 17: Tewantin site engineering
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Project restoration plan
TNC developed the Project Restoration Plan tailored to government requirements (Figure 18). The plan is a central
tennet of permit applications. The plan provides agencies with an overview of the project context and management
arrangements, and outlines technical details pertaining to the selection and design of restoration sites in the Noosa
River estuary.
The plan includes risk assessments assessed against environmental, social and aesthetic parameters and details
management arrangements for the four restoration sites. The plan is supported by 14 annexes, including engineering
certified site plans and multiple regulatory assessments.
The plan represents a major and unique (for Queensland) body of work involving four consultancy firms, TNC
restoration specialists, input from members of the project Technical Advisory Group (TAG), local stakeholders, project
partners, DAF and MSQ.
Key content from the plan is available in project reports or project briefs. Additional information regarding
construction and site management will be reformated into publically digestable formats and released widely at the
appropriate times. Before implementation, the Project Restoration Plan will be updated in line with permit conditions.
Figure 18: Project Restoration Plan
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Permits
There are four steps in the permitting process for this project:
1. Lodgment of a draft project proposal and formal meeting with state agencies
2. Formal feedback on the proposal, amendments to proposal and additional assessments and evaluations
3. Request for Owners Consent, Resource Allocation Authority (RRA) and General Fisheries Permits (GFPs)
4. Request for development approval (DA)
TNC has completed steps 1, 2 and 3 and is awaiting the outcome of step 3, expected by the end of September 2021,
before requesting development approval (step 4). A breakdown of the permitting steps and progress to date is
presented below:
Step 1 – Formal pre-lodgment of restoration submission and meeting with the Queensland State Assessment and
Referral Agency (SARA) - complete
In May 2021, TNC submitted the draft project submission to SARA. In June 2021, TNC and NSC met with SARA and
relevant state agencies, principally the Department of Environment and Science (DES), MSQ and DAF and received
constructive feedback on the draft project submission.
Step 2 – Project Restoration Plan/ Code Assessments / Matters of State Environmental Significance - complete
SARA provided TNC with formal written advice on the draft submission. In the advice, the agencies requested
converting the submission into a restoration plan, and sought further clarifications as to project activities, a series of
minor amendments to the five government code assessments, additional habitat mapping, amendments to the
engineering schematics and six additional assessments of Matters of State Environmental Significance (MSES) relating
to the Tewantin and Goat Island restoration sites.
Step 3 – Owners Consent / Resource Allocation Authority / General Fisheries Permits – Applications submitted
TNC has formally submitted the project restoration plan and has made requests to the respective agencies for:
1. Owners Consent – Permission to proceed to a development application. The request was made to the Queensland
Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy (DNRME). The request is expected to be processed by mid-
September 2021.
2. Resource Allocation Authority (RAA) – Permission to work in the Noosa River Fish Habitat Area. The application was
submitted to DAF. The application is expected to be processed by the end of September 2021.
3. General Fisheries Permits (GFP) – Permission to collect oyster brood stock from the Noosa River, to handle live
oysters for use in restoration works and oyster gardening, and to use oyster shell to construct composite rock/shell
oyster reef patches. The applications were submitted to DAF. The applications are expected to be processed by
October 2021.
Step 4 – Development approval (DA) – application prepared, pending submission
Once Owners Consent and the RAA are secured, TNC will send the documentation to SARA for development approval.
SARA has advised TNC that with Owners Consent and the RRA in hand, the assessment for development approval
would be expedited, and associated assessment costs, which collectively may total over $20,000, will be significantly
lowered. The DA is expected to be processed by the end of October 2021.
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Pilot reef construction plans
Locations
As part of the pilot phase of the project, TNC plans to construct oyster reef patches at the Tewantin and Goat Island
restoration sites. These sites are close to the planned load out site on Hilton Esplanade, Tewantin, making access
optimal.
Construction is expected to commence in in December 2021, subject to permits. If the construction company is unable
to complete the work by the start of the summer school holiday period, then work may be halted and re-commence
in late January 2022 to avoid this hectic period on and around the river.
Subject to the success of the pilot phase, full restoration of the Tewantin and Goat Island sites as well as construction
in Noosa Sound will be undertaken in spring and summer of 2022.
Quarries
In preparation for the construction phase, TNC visited three local quarries to assess their capacity to provide igneous
porphyry rock to construct the oyster reef patches. Those quarries were Boral (Moi Pocket), Sunshine Coast Quarries
(Nambour) and Kin Kin Quarry.
The quality of the rock is important, and this relates to the position in the rock face (or hill) that the rock is sourced
from. The size of the rock is also important, the project requires rock between 150mm-500mm diameter, as is the
quarry’s handling processes, which determine the cleanliness of the rock and its mode of transport and timing and
delivery. TNC will work with the project’s construction contractor to select the most appropriate quarry for the job.
Hatchery
The partnership with BIRC will deliver seeded oyster cultch as required to seed the new oyster reef patches.
Monitoring
Baseline water quality monitoring by NICA has commenced at the Tewantin restoration site and will be shortly
extended to the Goat Island restoration site.
Baseline ecological monitoring, led by TNC but supported by an independent contractor, will in summer 2021 and
continue throughout the restoration permit period, which is anticipated to be three or four years. Monitoring beyond
the permit phase will be subject to further discussions between project partners and agencies.
Reporting of monitoring results will after six months, in the first year, followed by annually. Monitoring will be reported
annually against the three key criteria:
1. Ecological performance (restoration extent, ecological recovery, ecological productivity);
2. Social performance (job creation, community engagement, community support and reef stewardship); and
3. Economic efficiency performance (timeliness, budget, leveraged financial support, project management).
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Project finances
The financial reporting period is 1 July 2020 till 30 June 2021.
This section details the project finances. Table 7 presents project expenditure across five activity codes:
1. Reef Building
2. Hatchery and seedling
3. Reef integrity and performance assessment
4. Community engagement, volunteering and media
5. Project management
By the 30 June 2021, the project spent 48 percent of the total project budget.
Considerable savings have been made in the following areas:
• Data analysis and restoration suitability mapping – achieved in-house rather than outsourcing.
• Office space and equipment and sundry costs – project manager is working from home office.
• Technical assessments – project manager and extensive in-kind contributions from experts.
• Travel, training and conferences – COVID-19 impact.
Contracts
• NorthGroup Pty Ltd – Bathymetric and intertidal surveys at oyster restoration sites ($13,200).
• Ecological Service Professionals Pty Ltd - Seagrass and habitat mapping contract ($42,592).
• Integrated Coastal Management Pty Ltd – Engineering advice and RPEQ certifications ($37,290), permitting
support ($10,000).
• Resources Australia Ltd - Oyster shell transport contract to wholesalers and restaurants (up to approx.
$30,000 over two and a half years) – ongoing.
• Casual support – Callum Dittes (technical assistant), Helen Bowyer (community outreach assistant).
The additional $1.2m of funding provided by the Federal Government under the Reef Builder program will be used to
offset the cost of oyster seeding, additional project staff and construction.
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Table 7: Total project expenditure
Total FY20 FY21 Total Remaining
PROJECT COSTS Budget Expenditure Expenditure Expenditure Budget
$ $ $ $ $
Reef Building
Bathymetric, hydrological assessments,
oyster bed engineering, rock and shell 861,982 100,915 256,678 357,593 504,389
material procurement, construction and
engineering assessments.
Hatchery and seeding
Procurement of oysters, hatchery/farmer
engagement, shell transport, recycled 293,332 29,575 104,913 134,488 158,844
shells collection, permitting, record
keeping and reporting.
Reef integrity and performance
assessment
Pre-substrate deployment site
assessments (bottom ecology, surface
profiles, oyster densities, vulnerable 580,289 24,325 140,001 164,326 415,963
habitats mapping (e.g. seagrass), river uses
analysis (e.g. boating, fishing), data
analysis, WHS and safety plans,
operational equipment, periodic reports.
Community engagement, volunteering and
media
Community engagement products,
engagement coordination, sub-contractor
identification, contracting and
management, volunteer briefings, 424,397 177,722 171,912 349,634 74,763
volunteer recruitment, stakeholder
meetings, personal protective equipment,
media statements, media management
and education material production and
distribution.
Project Management
Production of Project Management Plan,
Monitoring Evaluation and Reporting Plan,
Communications Plan, project risk 240,000 102,017 135,947 237,964 2,036
assessments, plan and risk refinements
and revisions, government permitting,
legal, technical science support
Total expenditure 2,400,000 434,554 809,452 1,244,006 1,155,994
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Next steps
The steps planned for the next six months of the project include:
• Contract BIRC to support oyster seeding/oyster gardening
• Wash and bag more than 2 tonnes of cured oyster shells for hatchery reseeding (2 weeks work)
• Instigate a tendering process for the construction work
• Contract a suitable construction company to build pilot reefs at Tewantin and Goat Island
• Construct reefs, map reefs and provide construction report to government
• Contract independent Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting company
• Undertake baseline monitoring
• Support Oyster Gardening Project activities
• Support Senior Schools Project activities with EEHub
• Support Junior Schools Project activities with NCBA
• Establish river sediment project with Noosa Parks Association (NPA)
• Establish Tewantin demonstration project site
• Produce Spring and Summer editions of the Noosa Oyster Chronicle
• Produce construction information package and distribute to community
• Finalise seagrass report and progress seagrass research
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Annex 1: Goals, objectives and deliverables of the project
To improve the environmental health of the Noosa River Estuary through active
Project Goal restoration and conservation activities that engage the Noosa Community in meaningful
conservation and support economic and community wellbeing.
Expected
completion date Party
Objectives Deliverables (from 1 July 2019 Measurable outcomes responsible for
unless otherwise Deliverable
stated)
(A1.1) A Technical
Advisory Group (TAG) is
established to provide Terms of reference for
TNC
project oversight. This the TAG developed, TAG
3 months from
will include a clear terms is established and at least
appointment of
of reference and consist one meeting held.
Project Manager
of representatives from
key stakeholders (NSC, Evidence of Kabi Kabi
TNC
TNC, Kabi Kabi and at involvement.
least two other
independent parties).
(A1.2) Appointment of
A-1 Project dedicated project
establishment and manager who is a marine Appointment of Project
6 months
management biologist with extensive Manager to oversee the TNC
project management Project.
Establish effective experience, for the term
project of the Agreement.
governance, (A1.3) A Project
management, Implementation Plan
communication detailing at a minimum:
and reporting A detailed risk
sufficient to assessment associated
successfully with the project. A project
implement shellfish A communications and implementation plan
TNC
restoration project media plan, outlining produced by TNC and
media protocols, approved by NSC.
opportunities and the 6 months
role of TNC and NSC. Approval for the plan (if
A monitoring, evaluation acceptable) provided in
and reporting plan which writing by NSC by no
TNC & NSC
identified ecological and later than two months
social monitoring after delivery.
programs, how they will
be reported on and how
this will fed back into the
project.
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To improve the environmental health of the Noosa River Estuary through active
Project Goal restoration and conservation activities that engage the Noosa Community in meaningful
conservation and support economic and community wellbeing.
Expected
completion date Party
Objectives Deliverables (from 1 July 2019 Measurable outcomes responsible for
unless otherwise Deliverable
stated)
Participate in at least
three public
presentations/forums in
the first 12 months
(ideally within first 9
months) with the
purpose to provide the
Noosa community
TNC
opportunities to learn
about the project and
(A1.4) Participate in TNC.
public forums to provide
Ongoing for the TNC
the Noosa community Participate in at least six
duration of the
opportunities to learn public
project
about the project and presentations/forums in
TNC. years 2 and 3, with the
purpose to provide the
TNC & Noosa
Noosa community
Council
opportunities to learn
about the
implementation and
outcomes of the project.
A minimum three media
statements throughout
duration of project
(A1.5) Annual project An annual project report
reports and final report (and, when applicable,
each of which address, final report) is prepared
at a minimum: and produced by TNC,
Activities undertaken For each annual endorsed by Technical
during the subject project report - Advisory Group, and TNC
financial year, status and Yearly delivered by TNC to
progress against Noosa Council, within 60
deliverables, budget For the final days of the end of each
progress, income and report – 30th financial year during the
expenditure, report September 2022 term of the Agreement. TNC & NSC
against monitoring and
evaluation program and The annual report (and,
measurable outcomes when applicable, final
and outline of proposed report) in Measurable
upcoming Outcome 9 is presented
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To improve the environmental health of the Noosa River Estuary through active
Project Goal restoration and conservation activities that engage the Noosa Community in meaningful
conservation and support economic and community wellbeing.
Expected
completion date Party
Objectives Deliverables (from 1 July 2019 Measurable outcomes responsible for
unless otherwise Deliverable
stated)
works/activities for to Noosa Council by TNC
future period. in conjunction with
Noosa Council officers
for its approval for
endorsement within 90
days of the end of each
financial year during the
term of the Agreement,
and (if acceptable)
approved by Noosa
Council.
6 monthly status and
(A1.6) 6 monthly status progress reports, and
and progress reports financial statement, are
which address, at a produced, endorsed by
minimum: the Technical Advisory
Progress against Group, and provided to
deliverables and NSC, within 30 days of
monitoring and 6 monthly end of each six (6) month TNC
evaluation report. period. Reports and
6 monthly financial financial statements due
statements including at the end of the
a statement of Project financial year may be
income/funding and included with annual
expenditure reports and the final
report.
(A2.1) Oyster reef
restoration suitability Habitat suitability model
A-2: Site selection model incorporating which incorporates
physical parameters of 12 months industry, Kabi Kabi
TNC
Identify suitable oysters and public and knowledge and public
restoration sites for industry usage, access interests.
Phase II and Phase etc. to identify priority
III and appropriate sites for restoration.
reef design that Outcomes:
(A2.2) Obtain necessary
minimize estuary- (a) Obtain all required
State government
user conflict whilst State government
permits/authorities 13(a) - TNC
optimizing reef permits/authorities for
including particular 18 months
rehabilitation installation of oyster
resource allocation
reefs.
authority, for oyster reef 13(b) – NSC
(b) Obtain all required
restoration
Local government
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To improve the environmental health of the Noosa River Estuary through active
Project Goal restoration and conservation activities that engage the Noosa Community in meaningful
conservation and support economic and community wellbeing.
Expected
completion date Party
Objectives Deliverables (from 1 July 2019 Measurable outcomes responsible for
unless otherwise Deliverable
stated)
Obtain necessary local permits/approvals for
government installation of oyster
permits/approvals reefs are obtained.
including in particular
fisheries development
approval for oyster reef
restoration
(A2.3) Community,
Records of public and
industry and stakeholder
stakeholder consultation,
consultation sufficient to
18 months including one-on-one TNC
gain majority support for
meetings, open forums,
reef restoration
media, etc.
locations.
(A3.1) Community,
industry and stakeholder
A-3 Community consultation to identify Records of public and
engagement most appropriate stakeholder consultation,
TNC & Noosa
community volunteering 18 months including one-on-one
Council
Strengthen opportunities (e.g. shell meetings, open forums,
community recycling, oyster media, etc.
interest, support gardens, oyster watch,
and participation in video monitoring).
Noosa River (A3.2) Establish at least
restoration by one community Record of volunteer
establishing a volunteering program hours dedicated to
community identified from the community volunteering
volunteering above process which 18 months programs, such as: shell TNC & NSC
program to support takes into account recycling, oyster gardens,
reef restoration current and future oyster watch, video
resources, management monitoring.
and interest.
(A4.1) Restoration at two
sites (approx. 40m-50m At least two (2) sites with
A-4 Reef shore length per site) at least overall 80m
24 months
restoration which tests reef design shore length of reef TNC
and construction restored, and being
Restore oyster reef methods and oyster actively monitored.
ecosystems across growth and survival.
the lower estuary (A4.2) Restoration across In addition to the two
multiple sites, as 36 months pilot sites, a number of
TNC
determined by habitat sites comprising
suitability modelling and a minimum of a further
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To improve the environmental health of the Noosa River Estuary through active
Project Goal restoration and conservation activities that engage the Noosa Community in meaningful
conservation and support economic and community wellbeing.
Expected
completion date Party
Objectives Deliverables (from 1 July 2019 Measurable outcomes responsible for
unless otherwise Deliverable
stated)
outcomes of community aggregated 600m2
consultation. surface area of restored
oyster reef in the Noosa
River estuary.
(A4.3) Monitoring and
evaluation study for both
pilot and full restoration Ongoing for Annual monitoring and
sites. Monitoring to duration of evaluation report card
TNC
include oyster metrics, project, at least with 6 monthly status
invertebrates and fish 6 monthly reports to be provided.
use (detailed in MER
plan).
(A5.1) Run workshop
with NSC to identify
9 months Workshop completed. TNC & NSC
ongoing focus areas for
TNC support.
Minimum 5 peer review
reports completed
during the three-year
A-5 Noosa River
term of this Agreement,
Plan
if requested by NSC. If
*(A5.2) Provide
NSC requests a peer
Provide technical technical/peer review on
Ongoing for review, TNC will provide
and expert support minimum five
duration of a minimum of 3 experts TNC
to Noosa for plans/reports/studies if
project who are qualified in the
planning, requested by Noosa
relevant area of
implementation Council.
expertise for NSC
and evaluation
consideration and Noosa
associated with
Council’s acceptance of
appropriate
one expert for the peer
elements of the
review.
Noosa River Plan
*(A5.3) Facilitate a
and other coastal
minimum of three study
and marine
tours of relevant sites in Minimum three
management plans
line with objectives and individuals on study tours
scope of the program in 36 months completed during the
TNC & NSC
Australia/US if requested three-year term of this
by Noosa Council (flights Agreement, if requested
and incidentals covered by Noosa Council.
separately by Noosa
Council, accommodation
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To improve the environmental health of the Noosa River Estuary through active
Project Goal restoration and conservation activities that engage the Noosa Community in meaningful
conservation and support economic and community wellbeing.
Expected
completion date Party
Objectives Deliverables (from 1 July 2019 Measurable outcomes responsible for
unless otherwise Deliverable
stated)
and in-country travel
covered by this Grant).
*(A5.4) Develop a
Conservation Action Plan
for specific issues (not Conservation Action Plan
yet determined) relevant 36 months and Community
TNC & NSC
to the Noosa Estuary Workshops completed as
(including community required.
workshops) if requested
by Noosa Council.1
A number of new
*(A5.5) Facilitate access
contacts/networks to
to TNC conservation Ongoing for
assist Noosa Council with
networks and duration of TNC
ongoing and future
researchers if requested project
marine conservation
by Noosa Council.
activities.
(A5.6) Promote Noosa
Council’s Noosa River
Plan and shellfish Presentation to at least
36 months
restoration project in at one national and one TNC & NSC
least one national and international conference.
one international
conference.
(A5.7) Promote Noosa
Council’s Noosa River
Plan and shellfish
A number of new
restoration project to
corporate/ government/
corporate, philanthropic Ongoing for
philanthropic alliances
and state/federal duration of TNC & NSC
and new in-kind
government audiences project
support/financial funding
to establish further
contributions.
support for conservation
activities that support
the Noosa River Plan.
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Detailed designs for proposed oyster
ecosystem restoration sites in the
Noosa estuary
Background Proposed locations
For the last 18 months, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) • Four locations have been selected as oyster
has been working alongside community members, local ecosystem restoration sites after extensive
indigenous elders, hydrographic surveyors, marine community feedback, scientific analysis and
ecologists, coastal engineers and government agencies to government input. These sites are Tewantin, Goat
select the most appropriate sites and reef designs for the Island, Noosa Sound East and Noosa Sound West.
restoration of oyster ecosystems in the Noosa River • We anticipate that up to half of the restoration work
estuary. will be completed this summer (2021-2022) at two
The location, shape and size of oyster reef patches, sites, likely at Tewantin and Goat Island, with the
displayed in the figures below, were designed to give the remaining work to be completed the following
best environmental outcome. The locations were spring/summer (2022-2023) at the Noosa Sound
specifically selected to ensure public access, public safety sites.
and to provide education, fishing, recreation and water- • The four restoration sites were selected as those
based tourism opportunities. that optimise ecological, engineering, public safety
and river access requirements.
The reef patch designs meet strict regulatory
government requirements relating to stability, erosion • The oyster ecosystem recovery process will take
minimisation, maintenance of fish passage, restoration of about five years, that is, from when the oyster reef
a degraded ecosystems and fish habitats, protection of patches are laid in the river, until these patches are
marine plants and benefits to fisheries. encrusted with oysters, other marine invertebrates
and plant life.
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Process undertaken for site selection
and reef patch design
The process of site selection and design included:
1. Development of a restoration suitability model by
scientists at TNC that identified areas of the estuary
where oysters were likely to thrive (information listed in
the table Restoration Criteria at the end of this brief).
2. The maps produced from this model were then further
refined through community and Indigenous consultation
and extensive scientific and state agency input to ensure
current river values and public access were maintained.
3. After the restoration sites were selected, and consulted
on publicly, engineers from ICM Engineering worked
alongside restoration practitioners and expert ecologists
to consider a range of designs that would support oyster
survival and growth, fish habitats and biodiversity whilst
also minimising disturbance to natural processes in the
Noosa River. The final designs are provided in Figures 2-5
below.
4. The location and designs of the oyster reef patches were
presented to an independent Scientific Committee made
up of Queensland Government representatives, Noosa
Shire Council staff and local marine biologists prior to
their formal submission to Government to seek
restoration permits.
A huge thank you to the many fishers, residents,
Traditional Owners, shop and restaurant owners,
local scientists and engineers who helped provide
local knowledge and support throughout the site
selection and design process. Thank you!
© Francisco Martinez-Baena © Francisco Martinez-Baena
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What next?
Construction of the oyster reef patches is anticipated to
commence this summer.
Why oyster beds and reefs?
Scientific evidence and historical knowledge from
Indigenous Australians, fishers and community members
has provided unequivocal evidence that oyster-dominated
ecosystems were once very common throughout Noosa
and many other Australian estuaries.
These ecosystems collapsed over a hundred years ago,
changing the way the estuary behaves and how fish and
marine life use the estuary. We know from other
restoration projects in Australia and around the world
that restoring oyster ecosystems helps improve the
variety of marine habitats available for marine life to use,
especially fish that use the oyster reefs and beds for
shelter and as nurseries and feeding grounds.
The cracks and crevices found within oyster reefs and
beds provide shelter and homes for a huge range of
invertebrates, like those depicted in the images below.
Oyster ecosystems have also been shown to protect
shorelines from erosion by acting as physical barriers to
waves, which means they help keep the shoreline intact
for longer and can help prevent land from washing away.
For a copy of the project brochure, view Frequently
Asked Questions or to get an overview of TNC’s
national shellfish restoration project, visit:
https://www.natureaustralia.org.au/Noosa
Photo credits from top: © Ian McLeod; © Ian McLeod; © Lisa Bostrom-Einarsson;
© Ian McLeod.
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Reef patch designs and site placement In phase 1 (2021 – 2023) of the project, oyster ecosystem restoration is proposed at four sites: Tewantin, Goat Island, Noosa Sound East and Noosa Sound West as shown in Figure 1. Initially, the project plans to restore two sites over the summer of 2021-2022. Those sites are anticipated to be Tewantin and Goat Island, subject to final approval. In phase II of the project (2023 and beyond), future restoration sites may selected subject to resources, public consultations and support, and government approval. Figure 1: Location of the planned phase 1 (2021-2023) oyster ecosystem restoration footprints in the Noosa River Noosa Oyster Ecosystem Restoration Project Update | July 2021 5
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Tewantin restoration footprint
Located 30 metres upstream of the Tewantin boat ramp
on the river’s southern shoreline, near the council
chambers
Reef patch footprint = 1,326m2
Maximum length = 110m
Max. distance from shore = 32m
Location selected for educational purposes - celebrating
western and indigenous connections to the Noosa River
along with the benefits of oyster ecosystems to river
health, fishing, tourism and recreation
Figure 2: Tewantin restoration footprint (Courtesy of ICM engineering)
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Goat Island restoration footprint
Located in the middle section of Goat Island’s southern
shore
Reef patch footprint = 464m2
Maximum length = 58m
Max. distance from shore = 14m
Location selected to improve fish habitats
Figure 3: Goat Island restoration footprint (Courtesy of ICM engineering)
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Noosa Sound East restoration footprint
Located in the eastern embayment on the south eastern
shoreline of Noosa Sound
Reef patch footprint = 1,209m2
Maximum length = 240m
Max. distance from shore = 14m
Location selected to improve fish habitats and enhance
recreational opportunities and tourism e.g. kayaking and
snorkelling
Figure 4: Noosa Sound East restoration footprint (Courtesy of ICM
engineering)
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Noosa Sound West restoration footprint Located in the upriver section of the western embayment along the south eastern shoreline of Noosa Sound Reef patch footprint = 615m2 Maximum length = 90 m Max. distance from shore = 17m Location selected to improve fish habitats and enhance recreational opportunities and tourism e.g. kayaking and snorkelling Figure 5: Noosa Sound West restoration footprint (Courtesy of ICM engineering). The area on the map shaded aqua green, upstream of the oyster reef patches (to the left, facing), is outside the restoration footprint, but has potential for future work. Noosa Oyster Ecosystem Restoration Project Update | July 2021 9
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Restoration criteria
Parameter Envelope Criteria Rationale
(more suitable = 4, less =
0)
Marine plants 10m – 500m Areas within 10-500m Connectivity to other structured habitats such as
proximity buffer =4 seagrass, mangroves, increases diversity. 10m
(including minimum distance used to mitigate damage to marine
All other areas =2
seagrasses) plants and 2m from mangroves, aerial mangrove roots
and fallen timber, but ensuring connectivity.
Rocky reef 2m – 500m Areas within 5-500m Connectivity to other structured habitats increases
proximity buffer =4 diversity. 2 metre minimum distance included to
mitigate damage to rock substrates while maintaining
All other areas =2
connectivity. Direct augmentation of degraded rocky
reef by permit only.
Extant oyster 2m – 250m Within 2m – 250m = 4 Connectivity to other structured habitats increases
ecosystems biodiversity. Connection to other oyster reefs
All other areas = 2
proximity increases meta-population connectivity, successful
reproduction and oyster recruitment. 2 metre
minimum distance included to mitigate damage to
extant oyster ecosystems but ensuring connectivity.
Historical oyster Within 250m Within 250m = 4 Sites which have historically supported oyster
ecosystem ecosystems are thought to be able to support future
All other areas = 2
proximity oyster ecosystems. Restoration takes place on historic
oyster ecosystems, which may now be lost, where
known and practical.
Mobile seabed Exclusion area Within exclusion area = 0 Highly mobile seabeds generally offer unsuitable
substrates for shellfish restoration.
All other areas = 4
Mangroves +2m minimum Within exclusion area = 0 Minimum distance of 2m maintained between
(including distance intertidal marine plants and oyster ecosystems to
pneumatophores), All other areas = 4 protect plants, as well as fallen trees (which are also
fallen trees and important habitats) from works associated with
timber in oyster ecosystems. Relatively close proximity
waterways. maintained to maximise ecological connectivity.
Small craft +10m width Areas within buffer = 0 Minimum channel width of 10m maintained in
channels channel constrained river channels so oyster ecosystems do
maintained All other areas = 4 not impede on safe navigation.
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Restoration criteria
Parameter Envelope Criteria Rationale
(more suitable = 4, less =
0)
Tidal Works +30m Within 250m = 4 Minimum distance of 30m maintained between tidal
(pontoons, jetties, distance works and oyster ecosystems. This measure reduces
All other areas = 2
boat ramps) maintained the chance of damage to the oyster ecosystems from
human activites, and also protects vessels and
ensures general public safety when using these
facilities.
Moorings +30m Within 30 m = 0 Minimum distance of 30m maintained between
distance official moorings and oyster ecosystems to reduce
maintained All other areas = 4 chances of damage to moored vessels and oyster
ecosystems. The distance also takes into
consideration the maximum possible length of a
vessel attached to a mooring in the river.
Foreshore Access +10m distance Within exclusion area = 0, Minimum distance of 10m either side of public
(beaches and maintained foreshore access points maintained for ease of vessel
parks) All other areas = 4 access to useable shorelines.
In-water urban +5m distance Within exclusion area = 0 Minimum distance of 5m maintained between
utilities (submarine maintained submarine cables and pipelines and oyster
cables & pipelines) All other areas = 4 ecosystems.
In-water transport +30m Within exclusion area = 0 Minimum distance of 30m maintained between in-
utilities (cross-river distance water transport utilities and oyster ecosystems to
cable barges, ferry maintained All other areas = 4 maintain safe operation of public transport services in
terminals, etc.) the river.
Seaward extent <30m from Within exclusion area = 0 Sites for oyster ecosystem restoration extend from
shorelines the intertidal zone to a maximum distance of 30m
All other areas = 4 from the associated shoreline to minimise impacts on
river users. Exceptions would be subject to careful
assessment and the written approval of Maritime
Safety Queensland.
Water depth <2m below Within exclusion area = 0 Oyster ecosystems are only established in water
MLWS depths less than 2m below the Mean Low Water
All other areas = 4 Spring tidal line at a restoration site. This maximised
the chance of restoration success.
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Who are we? Acknowledgement
The Noosa Oyster Ecosystem Restoration Project is led We acknowledge the Kabi Kabi Traditional Owners who
by The Nature Conservancy, a global environmental non- are the custodians of cultural knowledge and their
profit organisation working to create a world where collective memories of the Noosa River and Lakes region
people and nature can thrive. In the last 70 years, The and advise this project accordingly. The project is located
Nature Conservancy has grown to become one of the on Kabi Kabi Sea Country.
most effective and wide-reaching environmental
organisations in the world, with over 400 scientists.
In a unique partnership, The Nature Conservancy, Noosa
Shire Council and the Noosa community, together with
support from The Thomas Foundation, Australian Marine
Conservation Society and Australian Government, are
working together to restore lost oyster ecosystems to the
Noosa River estuary. This project is part of The Nature
Conservancy’s efforts to restore 30% of Australia’s lost
shellfish ecosystems, which if achieved, would make
Australia the first nation to recover a critically
endangered marine ecosystem. Over the last 20 years
The Nature Conservancy has restored shellfish reefs in
over 200 locations throughout the world including in
Australia.
Photo credits: top left © Lisa Bostrom Einarsson; top right: © Ian McLeod;
bottom left: © Ben Diggles; bottom right: © Andrew Ball
The Nature Conservancy Australia
natureaustralia.org.au/noosa
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[email protected]
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