Reclaiming land under tidal water - Department of Environment and ...

Guideline
Reclaiming land under tidal water
The location of the line of mean high water spring tide 4 in relation to the area of reclamation.
The location of the coastal management district 5 in relation to the area of reclamation.
Existing levels of the land and proposed final levels of reclamation in relation to Australian Height
Datum.
A typical cross section across the land to be reclaimed showing the proposed finished levels and
method of protecting the seaward boundary of the reclamation from erosion by the sea.
3) The estimated time of commencement and completion and the rate of progress of the reclamation.
4) The estimated cost of the reclamation work. 6
5) Information addressing the policies outlined in the Coastal Protection State Planning Regulatory Provision
(Coastal SPRP). 7
Other matters to consider
Information request
When considering the application, EHP may issue an information request or seek, or require the applicant to
seek, the views of other authorities in particular circumstances as follows:
The relevant local government, for its views and requirements regarding the reclamation.
Whether or not the proposed reclamation will significantly affect the rights of persons having an interest
in land in proximity to the proposed reclamation.
The State Land Asset Management team within the Department of Natural Resources and Mines
(NRM) concerning land tenure issues, as new land created will become unallocated State land or may
need a title under the Land Act 1994. 8
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA), if the works will take place in the Great
Barrier Reef Marine Park.
The Australian Government Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water Population and
Communities , if the works may cause significant impacts on any matter of national environmental
significance under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.
Referral agencies
For development applications to reclaim land under tidal water:
Maritime Safety Queensland, through the Regional Harbour Master (Brisbane, Gladstone, Mackay,
Townsville or Cairns) or the Regional Manager, Gold Coast (where applicable) is a concurrence agency
for the application.
4 Predictions of tidal heights for various ports and differences for some other locations may be found in the official Queensland Tide Tables
published by the Department of Transport and Main Roads, but the time and height at locations other than those listed must be adjusted by
observation or local knowledge.
5 The coastal management district is an area declared under the Coastal Protection and Management Act 1995.
6 This is relevant to determining the prescribed fee under the Coastal Reg.
7 The Coastal SPRP is available at www.dsdip.qld.gov.au
8 Section 123 of the Coastal Act outlines that the right to occupy and use State land to carry out tidal works does not apply to tidal work that
is reclaiming land. This is necessary because allocation of tenure for land that is to be reclaimed is addressed under the Land Act 1994 prior
to works being undertaken.
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