Dudgeon Point Coal Terminals Project – Q and As - North ...

What effect will the jetty have on tidal movement in Sandringham Bay?
Water moves smoothly around the pilings of jetties and does not impede water flow or change sediment
movement.
Will the development cause more erosion of the beach at McEwens Beach and is this erosion
related to dredging activities at the Port of Hay Point?
Erosion of McEwens Beach is a naturally occurring event and is similar to coastal erosion occurring
along the whole Queensland coast. Government regulations now prohibit new development within
several hundred metres of Queensland coastlines because of this natural phenomenon. Sand movement
in the McEwens Beach area and other local beachfront areas has taken place for decades.
Dredging of the departure path at Hay Point is a recent occurrence, commencing in 2006 and is not
related to any issues at McEwens Beach. The departure path is located well offshore and the offshore
currents move north following the coast, well distanced from McEwens Beach.
Will the proposed stockpiles at Dudgeon Point be visible from McEwens Beach?
Dudgeon Point is around 4 km from McEwens Beach and is visible in the distance. The stockpiles will be
partially visible from McEwens Beach, with the degree of visibility depending on the atmospheric
conditions. Trees will be planted to visually screen the stockyard from residents’ view to reduce any
amenity impact. Drawings of the expected views from community viewpoints were provided to Port of
Hay Point Community Reference Group members at the May 2013 meeting.
For further project information:
Email: info@nqbp.com.au
Phone: Justine Thorp on (07) 4969 0730
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