disposal) permit. Waste disposal fees (if can't use existing sites in or existing landfill sites with would not be supported. and local government permits. surrounding area). available space. Disposal sites may impact upon the future use of the land. Variety of approvals required Suitable site in close proximity Permanent impact on present General public not accepting NON-BENEFICIAL (e.g. under Sustainable to dredge footprint must be and future land uses by of construction of retention DISPOSAL (permanent Planning Act, Fisheries Act, available. Size of site directly construction of retention ponds in close proximity to disposal in constructed Coastal Protection and determines the volume of spoil ponds. residential/recreational areas. retention pond) Management Act, Marine that can be accommodated. Parks Act, Environmental Protection Act, GBRMP Act, EPBC Act). Absolute constraints for construction of retention ponds include significant wetlands, cultural heritage sites and protected areas.
disposal) permit. Waste disposal fees and local government permits. (if can't use existing sites in surrounding area). or existing landfill sites with available space. Disposal sites may impact upon the future use of the land. would not be supported. NON-BENEFICIAL DISPOSAL (permanent disposal in constructed retention pond) Variety of approvals required (e.g. under Sustainable Planning Act, Fisheries Act, Coastal Protection and Management Act, Marine Parks Act, Environmental Protection Act, GBRMP Act, EPBC Act). Absolute constraints for construction of retention ponds include significant wetlands, cultural heritage sites and protected areas. Suitable site in close proximity to dredge footprint must be available. Size of site directly determines the volume of spoil that can be accommodated. Permanent impact on present and future land uses by construction of retention ponds. General public not accepting of construction of retention ponds in close proximity to residential/recreational areas.
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