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North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP) has completed maintenance dredging at the Port of Weipa for 2024.
Dredge vessel TSHD Brisbane and its supporting vessels have left the Port of Weipa after completing a 45 day program.
NQBP would like to thank all staff and contractors for their work in completing the dredging program in Weipa.
Around 700,000m3 of natural sediment was removed from the Port of Weipa and placed at the approved Dredge Material Placement Area (DMPA), in Albatross Bay.
NQBP would also like to thank the Weipa fishing and boating community for their patience and understanding during the project.
Throughout the dredging, NQBP engaged with key stakeholders including the Weipa Technical Advisory and Consultative Committee (TACC). Members of the TACC include conservation groups, Traditional Owners, scientists, community, port users, and Commonwealth and State Governments.
Environmental monitoring and management measures were implemented throughout the campaign to minimise the risk of any potential impacts on the marine environment.
NQBP has managed the annual maintenance dredging program at the Port of Weipa for more than 30 years.
Dredging was also completed at Amrun on behalf of Rio Tinto.
The TSHD Brisbane has finished annual maintenance dredging at the Port of Weipa for 2024.
North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation contact:
Emilie Power | Senior Advisor Community Relationship
07 4969 0773 | epower@nqbp.com.au
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NORTH Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP) has successfully completed annual maintenance dredging at the Port of Weipa,