dredging Park preferred. hold). Queensland has referred two projects the EPBC Act that would allow for land-based disposal of 1,700,000 m3 as an alternative to the approved capital dredging at Abbot Point. Dudgeon Point Coal Terminals Project—in Port of Hay Point 2012 13,000,000 On hold. Disposal site yet to be determined—options include Marine Park. Proposal withdrawn. Nil Development of the Yarwun Coal Terminal Project 2012 4,560,000 Disposal proposed onshore. Proposal withdrawn. Nil Port of Gladstone Channel Duplication 2012 12,000,000 Disposal site yet to be determined—options include Marine Park. Port has indicated it will not seek approval to dispose of dredge material in the Marine Park. Nil Abbot Point Terminal 10/Waratah Coal 2012 Not yet determined The proposal was referred while at an early design stage. More detailed information will be required on project design (such as dredging requirements) when assessment documentation is released for public comment. No details provided by No details provided by proponent. Nil
EHA16 Address key knowledge gaps identified in the Great Barrier Reef Outlook Report 2014 through the National Environmental Science Programme. AG, QG EHA17 Finalise classification of marine ecosystems within the Great Barrier Reef. QG, GBRMPA Avoid, mitigate or offset impacts on marine and coastal ecosystems to restore Reef resilience and ecosystem health. QG, GBRMPA, Industry Develop guidelines for assessing cumulative impacts (including climate change pressures) on matters of national environmental significance including ecosystem and heritage values in the World Heritage Area. QG, AG, GBRMPA, LGAQ, Industry EHA20 Strengthen the Queensland Government’s vegetation management legislation to protect remnant and high value regrowth native vegetation, including in riparian zones. QG EHA21 Protect greenfield by restricting new port development within and adjoining the World Heritage Area to within existing port limits fixed in regulation under the Transport Infrastructure Act 1994 (Qld). QG EHA22 Protect the Fitzroy Delta, including North Curtis Island and Keppel Bay, by: • extension and strengthened conservation zoning in the Great Barrier Reef Coast Marine Park • extension of the existing Fish Habitat area • establishment of a new net-free zone under fisheries legislation • additional protections in associated intertidal and terrestrial areas. QG EHA23 Implement coastal planning laws based on the best available science, which take into account expected sea level rise, protect ecologically significant areas such as wetlands, prohibit new development in high-hazard greenfield areas and protect the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area. QG EHA24 Work with local councils to build their capacity to effectively implement coastal planning laws and policies to protect the Reef. QG, GBRMPA EHA25 Ensure Great Barrier Reef ports planning incorporates evidence-based measures to support protection, restoration and management of coastal ecosystems that contribute to Reef health and resilience. Industry, QG, AG, GBRMPA Maintain and improve response plans and adequate response capacity for shipping and other incidents. AMSA, QG, GBRMPA, Industry
BA21 Continue to survey the dugong population every five years. JCU, QG BA22 Continue implementation of the Raine Island Recovery project. AG, QG, GBRMPA BA23 Review the regulatory structure of fishing to ensure the sustainability of Queensland’s fisheries. QG BA24 Ensure that through the Field Management Program resources are available for island habitat restoration projects and pest eradication particularly at critical seabird and turtle nesting sites. GBRMPA, QG BA25 Develop a guideline specific to the Great Barrier Reef on assessing and managing impacts of underwater noise on species. GBRMPA, AG, QG, Industry Heritage HA1 Build capacity for the involvement of Traditional Owners and community members in cooperative management, planning and impact assessment. Traditional Owners, AG, QG, GBRMPA, NRMs, Industry HA2 Work with and support Traditional Owners to collect, store and manage their cultural heritage information. GBRMPA, Traditional Owners, AG, QG HA3 Improve engagement processes for assessment of cultural heritage values to inform decision making. Traditional Owners, GBRMPA, AG, QG HA4 Update the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Heritage Strategy 2005 to more comprehensively address Indigenous and non-Indigenous heritage. Traditional Owners, GBRMPA HA5 Develop impact assessment guidelines for cultural heritage values in the Great Barrier Reef Region. AG, QG, GBRMPA, LGAQ HA6 Facilitate robust consideration of heritage values in planning processes, including port development and associated activities. AG, QG, GBRMPA, Ports Australia, NRMs, Traditional Owners HA7 Consolidate Reef heritage data, and identify priorities for protective action. GBRMPA, QG, AG HA8 Complete heritage management plans for Low Isles and North Reef light stations. GBRMPA, AG