Maintenance dredging complete at the Port of Hay Point

NQBP would like to commend all staff and contractors for their work during the project.

Around 163,000m ³ of natural sediment was removed from the Port of Hay Point and the Half Tide Tug Harbour and placed at the approved Dredge Material Placement Area (DMPA).

NQBP would also like to thank the Hay Point community for their patience and understanding during the project.

The TSHD Brisbane undertook 152 trips to and from the DMPA without incident.

This is a testament to all involved including the local Hay Point fishing and boating community.

Throughout the dredging, NQBP engaged with key stakeholders including the Hay Point Technical Advisory and Consultative Committee (TACC). Members of the TACC include conservation groups, Traditional Owners, scientists, community, port users, and Commonwealth and State Governments.

The dredging was undertaken in line with the Queensland Government Maintenance Dredging Strategy for Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area Ports and adhered to all approvals and permits, including a range of strict environmental conditions.

Environmental monitoring and management measures were implemented throughout the campaign to minimise the risk of any potential impacts on the marine environment.

During the project, maintenance work at the Half Tide Tug harbour public boat ramp was also completed on behalf of the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR).

NQBP has managed the maintenance dredging program at the Port of Hay Point for more than 20 years.

The Port of Hay Point is one of the largest steel-making coal export facilities in the world and its operations are of tremendous benefit to Queenslanders, supporting thousands of jobs and enabling tens of billions of dollars in export value.

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Dredge vessel TSHD Brisbane has now left the Port of Hay Point.

North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation contact:

Emilie Power | Senior Advisor Community Relationship
0427 050 666 | epower@nqbp.com.au