Change to Existing Approval - OPW11/0116.01

    1.    Project Details

Noosa River Spit is currently experiencing erosion along its full length, including substantial erosion of the southem end of
the Noosa River Spit. Various options were investigations by ICM in the 2010 report "Option Review: Noosa River Spiro A
staged approach was recommended with Stage 1 of the recommended Noosa River Spit Erosion Protection Works including
[Figure 1):

     .    Retain existing rock wall [maintain 1 upgrade as required)
     .
          Submerged channel closure [partial)
     .    Wall at end of Noosa River Spit
     .
          Groyne 1 Training Wall
     .
          Dredging for navigation (location to be determined)
     .    Foreshore nourishment
     .    Removal of dead trees (marine plants) as required
     .
          Widening of access track



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In July 2011, the following approvals were attained for these works:


                       o         Resource Entitlement ref: 20101009024
                       o         Development Approval ref: OPW11/0116
                       o         Prescribed tidal works ref: SPCC01881911
                       o         Interfering with Marine Plants:2011 080083
                       o         ERA 16 1(b) ref: SPCE01881811
                       o         Registration Certificate ENRE02969911
                       o         Clearing (Nature Conservation Act) ref: WICL09310811