15-16 November, 2016 | Mercure Brisbane, Brisbane, QLD
Kevin Kane, Senior Environmental Manager at North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation

Kevin Kane


Senior Environmental Manager
North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation

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Conference Day One: Tuesday, 15 November 2016

Saturday, March 11th, 2017


09:50 Opening Case Study: Port of Hay Point Sustainable Sediment Management Project

  • Understanding port sediment drivers and the impacts of sediment on port operations
  • The London Protocol and National Assessment Guidelines for Dredging – What is meant by ‘avoid and reduce’?
  • Comparative analysis of sediment management options and selecting the most appropriate solution
  • Developing a long term sediment management plan

13:50 Panel Discussion: Reaching and maintaining environmental approval of dredging activities to ensure the longevity of ports

  • Communicating with your regulator to determine regulatory expectations and mitigate disputes
  • Addressing non-compliance quickly to prevent a reduction in approval
  • Staying up-to-date with policy changes to prevent incidental non-compliance