Change to Existing Approval - OPW11/0116.01

      6.   SUMMARY OF KEY ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES


 The works are adjacent to (but not within) the Noosa River Fish Habitat Area. The areas to be dredged are not within a
 Marine Park.


 The following outlines potential impacts of the works. Works are to be undertaken in such a way that impacts are minimized
 wherever possible. Monitoring to ensure that any impacts are within acceptable levels is detailed below.


      6.1 Water Quality


 The dredge will operate in such a way to minimise turbidity during dredging operations.


 To ensure that water quality [pH,DO, Turbidtty] remains within acceptable limits, visual monitoring of the plume is to be
 undertaken as well as any required water quality testing in accordance with ERA requirements. Visual observations for oil,
 grease, floating scum and litter is to be carried out on a regular basis.


I Change to rock will reduce excavation volume and turbidity   concerns in this   high flow area.

      6.2 Noise


 The works are separated from the businesses and resorts on Hastings St by at least 620m of well-developed vegetation. It is
 not anticipated that works will cause an issue in this area. The dredging, submerged closure and training wall! groyne, the
 plant will be over 400m from the residences of Noosa Sound and separated by 60m of well-vegetated area on Noosa River
 Spit. When undertaking the wall at the end of Noosa River Spit, the works will be within 350m of the residences on Quamby
 Place (Noosa Sound) and noise could potentially be an issue, particularly outside of normal working hours.


 The Contractor shall take all reasonable precautions (e.g. the use of mufflers) and undertake works in such a way as to
 minimize the potential for noise nuisance to residences and businesses and meet the requirements of the ERA conditions.


 Given the nature of the work and the environment, there will be a need to work in conjunction with the tides and so works
 may need to be undertaken outside of normal working hours. There is no restriction on working hours provided that the
 required noise limits are met.

 An aural inspection is to be undertaken daily and if any issues are identified or complaints are made regarding noise levels,
 noise monitoring compared to nominated levels is to be undertaken if works are to continue in this area.


 Change to rock will reduce potential noise impacts due to utilization of smaller plant over a shorter period of time with lower
 likelihood of operating outside standard working hours.




      6.3 Flora


 Due to the mobility of the channels and shoals and the high erosion rate, the area is characterized by a clean sandy seabed
 (Figure 5). There are no seagrass beds present within the footprint of the proposed works.




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