Keeping our waterways clean: Erosion and Sediment Control Policy
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Thank you for your interest. Consultation has now concluded.
Did you know... sediment loss from development sites can impact Whitsunday waterways and the Great Barrier Reef?
We all need to do our bit to reduce impacts on the environment. Council has developed an Erosion and Sediment Control Policy and accompanying program to carry out effective strategies and actions, to reduce sediment loss on urban waterways from development sites.
Council has a role both in the regulation of development, and the protection of the Whitsunday region’s natural environment. The draft Policy aims to promote and assist sustainable development while also working with the development industry to reduce impacts on coastal ecosystems.
Under the Queensland Environmental Protection Act (1994) everyone has a duty of care to reduce impacts on the environment. Under Section 440ZG of the Act it is an offence to allow sediment or other contaminants to enter urban stormwater systems.
The draft Policy also informs the community that Council will take sediment loss from building sites seriously.
Have Your Say
Residents can provide feedback on the proposed Erosion and Sediment Control Policy and Program by taking the online survey below, or completing a survey in person at one of our Customer Service Centres.
The development industry is also encouraged to attend an Information Session about the Policy and Program to discuss with Council staff in person:
Bowen - Tuesday 15 May, 7pm - 8.30pm, Queens Beach Hotel
Proserpine - Thursday 17 May, 7pm - 8.30pm, Metropole Hotel
Collinsville - Wednesday 23 May, 7pm - 8.30pm, Collinsville Independent Living Facility
The public consultation period will be from Monday 30 April to 5pm, Friday 1 June 2018 (approx. 4 weeks).
Contact Us
If you have further comments on the survey or any other questions, please contact us directly on the details under ‘Who’s Listening’ or below:
Email: info@whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au
Phone: (07) 4945 0200
Post: PO Box, 104 PROSERPINE, QLD 4800 (Address to Manager Natural Resources)
Did you know... sediment loss from development sites can impact Whitsunday waterways and the Great Barrier Reef?
We all need to do our bit to reduce impacts on the environment. Council has developed an Erosion and Sediment Control Policy and accompanying program to carry out effective strategies and actions, to reduce sediment loss on urban waterways from development sites.
Council has a role both in the regulation of development, and the protection of the Whitsunday region’s natural environment. The draft Policy aims to promote and assist sustainable development while also working with the development industry to reduce impacts on coastal ecosystems.
Under the Queensland Environmental Protection Act (1994) everyone has a duty of care to reduce impacts on the environment. Under Section 440ZG of the Act it is an offence to allow sediment or other contaminants to enter urban stormwater systems.
The draft Policy also informs the community that Council will take sediment loss from building sites seriously.
Have Your Say
Residents can provide feedback on the proposed Erosion and Sediment Control Policy and Program by taking the online survey below, or completing a survey in person at one of our Customer Service Centres.
The development industry is also encouraged to attend an Information Session about the Policy and Program to discuss with Council staff in person:
Bowen - Tuesday 15 May, 7pm - 8.30pm, Queens Beach Hotel
