Dredging in ports in Queensland
Dredging takes place in ports to ensure the safe and efficient navigation of ships and other vessels at ports or marinas.
Dredging
Maintenance Dredging Strategy for Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area Ports
The Maintenance Dredging Strategy sets out key guiding principles and actions to ensure maintenance dredging continues in an environmentally sustainable manner and provides efficient navigation within Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area ports.
Schedule for maintenance dredging of Queensland ports
Ports in Queensland work together to ensure that the annual state-wide maintenance dredging program for the Trailing Suction Hopper Dredge Brisbane is developed to optimise environmental outcomes and operational efficiencies.
Annual reviews of maintenance dredging in Queensland ports
We receive information annually from the Queensland Ports Association about all maintenance dredging activities in Queensland ports.
Guidelines for Long-term Maintenance Dredging Management Plans
The guidelines support the Maintenance Dredging Strategy by providing guidance on long-term planning and management approaches which should be applied to maintenance dredging of ports in the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area.
- Last updated
- 24 June 2025