13. Existing DMP (2006)

1.53 Release limits for water quality
Release limits will be monitored through water quality testing and controls initiated if
parameters are exceeded as stated in section 6.




1.54 Monitoring Program
Table 2 below shows Council s monitoring program.

Monitoring                                   Action
Complaints regarding sediment plumes         Complete customer request/action form
                                             (example attached), investigate & report
Water quality                                Turbidity, Suspended Solids, pH
                                             See section 6.2 & 6.3 for details
Noise complaints                             Complete customer request/action form
                                             (example attached), investigate & report
Emergency and incidents                      Complete customer request/action form
                                             (example attached), investigate & report



In 1998 Dr. Greg Skilleter (Department of Zoology-Queensland University)
undertook a habitat monitoring program for dredging of the Noosa River estuary for
the beach nourishment of Noosa Main Beach. The results of this work are available on
request.




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