The 3rd Dredging Conference in Australia, scheduled for July 26-27, 2011, aims to unite stakeholders in the dredging industry to discuss securing government approvals, sustainability, and modern dredging techniques. Key speakers include industry experts from various organizations who will address issues like environmental assessments, community relations, and project management strategies. This event promises a comprehensive program including workshops and networking opportunities to enhance knowledge and collaboration among professionals in the field.

1. The ONLY dredging
3rd Dredging
conference in
Australia bringing
together all the
stakeholders in the
Dredging industry.
Australia 2011
Securing Government Approval, Ensuring
Sustainability & Outlining Modern Dredging Techniques
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Key Speakers: “Our common goal should be to
Ainslie de Vos amalgamate the planned Australian
Manager External Affairs port developments with the challenges
Fremantle Ports
to protect the vulnerable marine
Cameron Hall
Dredging Contractor environment.”
Jack Kerklaan, Director,
Hall Contracting
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Sonja Mavrick
Principal Approvals Manager “As a member of the steering
BHP Billiton committee for Fremantle Ports’
Steve Elson deepening of the Inner Harbour and
Principal Environmental Officer
Department of Environment channels I am pleased to be among
and Resource Management the presenters at this conference
Michael De Nicola and to be conducting a workshop.
Team Leader Environmental Approvals Dredging projects have many issues
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in common and I welcome the
Jack Kerklaan
Director opportunity to share information and
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elements, with reference to our
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the Office with 2 Interactive Workshops Ainslie de Vos, Manager External Affairs,
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Workshop A:
Conducting an EIA and Writing Main Conference: 26th & 27th July 2011
Workshops: 26th & 27th July 2011
and Developing EMP Document
Venue: Holiday Inn, Brisbane
Workshop B:
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2. The Expert Panel
Dear Colleague,
of Speakers:
Trevor Carter
Over the past few months I have done extensive Principal Engineer Dredging
research with your peers to develop the agenda for
Department of Transport
IQPC’s 3rd Dredging Australia Conference 2011.
This is following on from the hugely succesful Dredging & Main Roads QLD
Australia 2010 conference in Perth and Brisbane.
Ainslie de Vos
Moving forward this year, the focus will be on the Manager External Affairs
complete dredging project cycle, securing government Fremantle Ports
approval, ensuring sustainability and keeping up to date
with the lastest dredging techniques. Michael De Nicola
This is the only event in Australia which brings together Team Leader Environmental
all the stakeholders in the dredging process. You won’t Approvals
find another event with such a comprehensive, strategic Chevron
and up-to-the-minute programme covering all the
industry topics. Cameron Hall
Dredging Contractor
Dredging Australia 2011 in Brisbane is your chance to get Hall Contracting
insight from industry peers on the latest innovations and
best project managment strategies. Adam Smith
Director
Network, benchmark and take away key strategies for Great Barrier Reef Marine Park
successful dredging project delivery. Authority
Call (02) 9229 1000, email enquire@iqpc.com.au or Sonja Mavrick
visit www.portsdredging.com.au & secure your place
today.
Principal Approvals Manager
BHP Billiton
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Who you will meet at the 3rd General Manager Commercial
Esperance Port Authority
Dredging Australia Conference 2011
Port Authorities Civil/ Dredging Engineers John Gorrie
Ports Approvals Advisors
Senior Environmental Officer
Oil & Gas Companies Project Managers
Mining Companies Manager Infrastructure
Department of Primary Industries,
Dredging Contractors and Operations Parks, Water and Environment
Asset Owners Harbour Masters
Environmental Managers
Jack Kerklaan
Director
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3. Day 1 Tuesday 26 July 2011
8:30 Registration and Welcome Coffee 2:25 Gladstone Project Update - Planning Overview
Stephen Cole
9:00 Opening Remarks from the Chair Principal Environmental Planner
Aurecon
Fast- Tracking the Approvals Process
Complying with Environmental Regulations Approval
Processes to Avoid Project Delays
9:10 Managing Community Relationships in the Planning and
Implementation phases of Dredging Projects
3:10 Afternoon Tea
• aining early insight into potential areas of concern and
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opportunities
3:40 Balancing Protection of the Environment and Sustainable
• taying in touch with community groups and other interested parties
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to help achieve timely outcomes
• essons Learned from management of Ports in the Great Barrier
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• ddressing misconceptions about environmental impacts and
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countering anti-dredging campaigning
• iscussion about possible future regulatory and policy changes
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make in building trust and achieving transparency in communication • aving a good understanding of planning, management processes
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and environmental outcomes
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Manager External Affairs • nderstanding industry and environmental “best practice” and
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Fremantle Ports discussion of possible future changes
Adam Smith
9:55 Address By Aurecon Director
Speaker TBC Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
10:40 Morning Tea Networking Opportunity 4.25 End of Day 1
11:10 Roundtable Discussion: Assessing Each Component of the EIS to
have an on Time Approval
• Understanding the assessment criteria to ensure on time approval
• ighlighting the right information to provide for the highest degree of
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approval
• utlining the different statements stipulated for Maintenance and
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Capital projects to secure project approval
Facilitator: Steve Elson
Principal Environmental Officer
Department of Environment and Resource Management
11:55 Understanding the Approvals Process in Queensland for
Dredging Projects
• roviding an appropriate level of information in dredging application/
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• nderstanding the difference between capital and maintenance
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dredging from an approvals perspective
• Identifying common approval pitfalls and ways of overcoming them
Trevor Carter Workshop A: Conducting an EIA and
Principal Engineer Dredging
Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD Writing and Developing EMP Document
12:40 Lunch and Networking Opportunity 26th July - 5.00pm to 8.00pm
1:40 Roundtable Discussion: Outlining Dredging Assessment and An EIS is conducted to examine the various environmental impacts
Approvals to Ensure a Smooth Project Acceptance to ensure there is a plan put in place for avoiding negative
• nderstanding the dredging methodology used to decrease impacts
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on the marine environments and communities with risks associated from the dredging activity and disposing of the
• dentifying the common approval pitfalls and ways of avoiding them
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to allow an on time approval • ssessing the contents of the EMP document to develop a plan
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• nderstanding the importance of communication channels to get a
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secure community approval • lanning and executing the EMP document to be within budget
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• ighlights the crucial elements of a successful project- planning,
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experience, communication and technical ability which allows the • onducting an effective EIA to get an effortless environmental
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project to be done on time approval
Sonja Mavrick
Principal Approvals Manager Your Workshop Leader:
BHP Billiton John Gorrie, Senior Environmental Officer, Department of Primary
Industries, Parks, Water and Environment
John is responsible for the environment protection Authority’s
Assessment of potential environmental impacts of dredging activities
throughout Tasmania. He has a background in sediment toxicology
and water quality.
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4. Day 2 Wednesday 27 July 2011
8:30 Registration and Welcome Coffee in Delivering Dredging Projects on Time and within Budget
• utlining the strategy for an environmental approval and
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9:00 Opening Remarks from the Chair communicating with potential stakeholders to secure project
approval
• eviewing the types of dredging techniques used to avoid negative
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Completing Dredging Projects on Time and Within Budget impact on the environment
• escribing the method of disposal used in the project to comply with
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9:10 Assessing the Impact of Different Dredging Techniques on the environmental regulations
the Environmental Approvals Process and on time Delivery of • nderstanding the turbidity modelling and water sampling
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Projects techniques used to monitor the impact of the dredging
• inimising the cost of production and time for approvals by
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Identifying the precise types of materials being dredged Team Leader Environmental Aprovals
• atching appropriate dredging methodologies with environmental
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conditions to ensure project costs stay within budget
• hat information dredging contractors need to provide the most
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cost efficient solution to a dredging problem Challenges Faced with Dredging to Prevent Negative Impact on
the Environment
Cameron Hall,
Dredging Contractor • ssessing best methods of material relocation to diminish adverse
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• utlining the different types of technology available for disposal of
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9:55 Roundtable Discussion: Assessing the Value of “Early the dredged material
Contractor” Involvement in Ensuring the on Time Delivery of • nalysing various environmental consequences of dredging
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Dredging Project operations to avoid environmental impact
• nderstanding different dredging techniques and their impact on the
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environment to optimise the EIS management of the dredged material to ensure risk of harming the
• ailoring each dredging project to suit the locations specific
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environmental conditions to optimise project operations and Jack Kerklaan,
management Director
• ommunicating project approval timeframes to the contractor to
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ensure availability of equipment and continuity of the project delivery
timeframes 3.10 NEW SESSION:
• orking with contractors during the approval process to ensure the
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on time delivery of the project Seabed to Gain an on Time Approval
Facilitator: Steve Elson, Investigation of the seabed is crucial for any dredging project because
Principal Environmental Officer you need to consider different environmental impacts and approvals
Department of Environment and Resource Management specifications to ensure dredging project is delivered on time.
• nalysing geophysical and geotechnical requirements to meet the
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10:40 Morning Tea Networking Opportunity current legislation requirements for a smooth approval
• nderstanding the environmental impacts on the sea bed due to
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various dredging techniques involved to gain a approval on time
11.10 Understanding the EIA Requirements to Ensure Acceptance of
the Project • ssessing the current investigation techniques to ensure regulatory
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compliance and on time approvals
• nderstanding different environment aspects of capital and
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maintenance dredging Andy Barwise
Business Development Director
• eveloping a plan for the dredged material to minimise the adverse
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impact on the environment
• nderstanding types of direct and indirect effects by the project to
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build a strong assessment for a sound approval
• ncovering lessons to learn from incorporating effective EIA which
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moulds the entire project from implementation to construction and
lastly to execution Workshop B: Communication and
John Gorrie,
Senior Environmental Officer Engagement Strategies to Gain and
Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water & Environment Maintain Support for Dredging Project
11:55 Roundtable Discussion: Delivering Projects Within Budget 27th July - 5.00pm to 8.00pm
through a Clearly Defined Scope of Work
• valuating any limits and adverse environmental implications before
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commencement of the project in a well defined scope of work community relations during the planning and implementation stages
• nsuring plans and specifications accurately describe the working
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environment, project impact and timeframes to fast-track approvals • Developing a comprehensive community relations plan
• ollaborating with contractors to ensure all environmental
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specifications are met during project operation • nsuring early opportunities for community and other stakeholder
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• dhering to the scope of work to comply with regulatory
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requirements and deliver the project within budget • ffective communication to ensure that the importance of the
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Devinder Grewal, project and how it is being undertaken are well understood
General Manager Commercial
Esperance Port Authority Your Workshop Leader:
Ainslie de Vos, Manager External Affairs, Fremantle Ports
12:45 Lunch and Networking Opportunity Ainslie has been part of Fremantle Ports for the past 15 years
having the role of managing stakeholder issues for the port. She
is also the member of Steering Committee for the Inner Harbour
1:45 The Role of Assessing Environmental Approvals and Monitoring Deepening Project.
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