13. Existing DMP (2006)

3.0 Air

3.1 Environmental values of air to be protected
The Noosa Community and visitors enjoy are semi-natural environment surrounded
by National Park, beaches, and waterways. Noosa's natural features enable a high
standard of air quality.

3.2 Air quality objectives
The EPA s Environmental Protection (Air) Policy 1997 is designed to protect
Queensland Air. There will be no wind blown dust from the dredge activities, and wet
sand will be used for beach nourishment. Emissions from dredge combustion engines
will comply with State emission control standards.

3.3 Emission sources and control measures
The only emission source will be exhaust fumes from dredge machinery, which will
comply with air quality monitoring standards defined under State emission standards
for combustion motors.




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