All over the internet and even in news reports on radio and television, the Green Groups have called the sediment that will be dredged - SLUDGE! It is in fact sand , silt and clay!!
More scaremongering and misinformation to gain support for their cause!!
Here are the FACTS on the area to be dredged:
Where is the approved disposal site?
The approved dredge disposal site is located approximately 25 km east-north-east of the Port of Abbot Point.
It falls within a General Use Zone of the Marine Park — under the
Zoning Plan for the Marine Park, dredge disposal is considered to be a
permissible activity within such a zone, however it requires a permit.
What is the disposal site made up of?
The 400 hectare (four square kilometres) disposal site is 39–44
metres deep and is situated in a large band of sand, silt and clay.
Based on studies by North Queensland Bulk Ports, there is no hard coral
or seagrass within the disposal site.
Is the disposal material toxic?
The dredge material to be disposed of in the Marine Park is a mixture of sand, slit and clay.
All material destined for ocean relocation is tested by
accredited laboratories and has to comply with strict requirements under
the National Assessment Guidelines for Dredging.
Analysis of sediment from Abbot Bay has not identified any
contaminants of concern at levels that would impact on the marine
environment. As a result, it is deemed to be suitable for ocean
disposal.
Under these and other strict environmental standards,
dredging has been conducted successfully for decades with
minimal impact on the marine environment.
Source: Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
So. is it sludge?? No!! It is sand , silt and clay!!
Is it toxic?? No!! It has been tested and found to be non toxic!!
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