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North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP) has successfully completed maintenance dredging at the Port of Hay Point and the Half Tide Tug Harbor.
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During this campaign, around 163,000m3 of natural sediment was removed from the Port of Hay Point and the Half Tide Tug Harbor and placed at the approved Dredge Material Placement Area (DMPA).
The trailing suction hopper dredger Brisbane undertook 152 trips to and from the DMPA without incident.
Maintenance dredging work at the Half Tide Tug harbour public boat ramp was completed on behalf of the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR).
NQBP has managed the maintenance dredging program at the Port of Hay Point for more than 20 years. The Port of Hay Point is one of the largest steel-making coal export facilities in the world and its operations are of tremendous benefit to Queenslanders, supporting thousands of jobs and enabling tens of billions of dollars in export value.
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North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP) has successfully completed maintenance dredging at the Port of Hay Point and the Half Tide Tug Harbor. During this campaign, around 163,000m3 of natural sediment was removed from the Port of Hay Point and the Half Tide Tug Harbor and placed at the appro