The Construction Management and Waterways Protection Taskforce (CMWPT) and the Regional Erosion and Sediment Education and Trial (RESET) site has secured funding from the Environment Levy for a further two years.
The CMWPT incorporates a program designed to improve construction management practices and levels of compliance regarding erosion and sediment control. This program aims to improve our waterways, wetlands and ocean health through a comprehensive engagement, education and regulatory approach.
Since the project first began the CMWP Taskforce has:
- Inspected over 406 development sites
- Inspected over 1649 building sites
- Saved over 5,122 dump trucks of sediment from going into our waterways and storm water drains
- Been recognised through the Stormwater Australia 2022 and 2023 Awards for Excellence – Excellence in Policy and Education
The RESET site is a purpose-built facility for practical, on-ground education in erosion and sediment control. The site has been used by Council, IECCA, Healthy Land and Water and the University of the Sunshine Coast where a variety of erosion, drainage and sediment controls under flow conditions have been used to enhance knowledge of various, readily available, types of controls. Feedback has been exceptionally positive.
The RESET site was a finalist in the 2022 International Erosion Control Association Australasia Environmental Excellence Awards – Excellence for Innovation and/or Education.