Mackay & Hay Point Marine Water Quality Monitoring (Old ID 21645)

North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation
Caroline Petus
Role

Collaborator

Description

This project delivers a 12 month water quality sampling and monitoring program within the region of Port of Mackay and Hay Point. In conjunction with the field sampling, sediment plume modelling, using MODIS, will be completed to further characterise water quality conditions within the study area. This characterisation of water quality conditions will assist in the management of the ports and dredging operations planned for this region under the direction of North Queensland Bulk Ports.

Date

30 May 2014 - 30 Nov 2017

Project Type

N/A

Keywords

Marine Water Quality;Seagrass;Sediment Plume Modelling;Water Quality;Contaminants;Port Development

Funding Body

North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation

Amount

1080666.61

Project Team

Eduardo Da Silva;Sean Campbell;Peter Ridd;Mark Leith;Caroline Petus;Michael Rasheed;Michelle Devlin;Skye McKenna;Barry Butler