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Channel Deepening Project

Port of Melbourne Corporation

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2008

Dredging vessels to leave Melbourne for reconstruction and routine maintenance
At today's Channel Deepening Project weekly news conference, Port of Melbourne Corporation (PoMC) announced that the project's two main dredging vessels are both scheduled to leave Port Phillip Bay this week.
View the Dredging vessels to leave Melbourne media release (142kb)

Channel Deepening Project update
The lastest Channel Deepening Project update shows the project remains on schedule and within budget.
View the Channel Deepening Project update media release (142kb)

Port completes dredging works at entrance
Dredging works at the Entrance to Port Phillip Bay as part of the Channel Deepening Project have been completed, heralding a milestone achievement for Port of Melbourne Corporation (PoMC).
View the Entrance works complete media release (150kb)

Port urges boaters to stay safe on the water this spring
Traditionally fine spring weather sees increased numbers of boat operators using Port Phillip Bay and the Yarra River.  With this in mind Port of Melbourne Corporation (PoMC) is urging boaters to stay safe on the water by steering clear of dredging equipment currently operating as part of the Channel Deepening Project.
View the Boaters to stay safe media release (152kb)

Port concludes investigation into Entrance dredging works
Port of MelbourneCorporation (PoMC) has completed its investigation into a minor discrepancy identified in a regular clean up operation as part of the Channel Deepening Project.
View the Entrance dredging works media release (161kb)

Safety the focus of temporary changes to traffic management in Yarra River
A continued commitment to promoting and maintaining safety on the water will see Port of Melbourne Corporation (PoMC) introduce interim changes to Yarra River traffic management as the Channel Deepening Project moves into the next phase.
View the Yarra River traffic management media release (151kb)

Cornelis Zanen to begin dredging  in Yarra River
Dredging activities involving the vessel Cornelis Zanen (CoZa) are scheduled to begin within the Yarra River Channel  tomorrow.                                                                                                                             View the Cornelis Zanen to begin dredging in Yarra River  media release (165kb)

Residents invited to channel deepening information sessions
In coming weeks in Williamstown, Queenscliff, Rosebud and Mordialloc, Port of Melbourne Corporation (PoMC) will hold its next round of community information sessions about the Channel Deepening Project.                             View the Residents invited to channel deepening information sessions  media release (155kb)

Entrance draught restrictions lifted early
Draught restrictions for commercial shipping through the Entrance lifted one month earlier than expected, with PoMC reinstating the existing operational parameters for commercial vessels transiting the Entrance.                 View the Entrance draught restrictions lifted early  media release (155kb)

Confined dredging to begin in the Yarra River
Dredging works within designated sections of the Yarra River as part of the Channel Deepening Project are scheduled to begin on Monday 21 April.
View the Goomai to begin work in Yarra River media release (128kb)

Bay users urged to steer clear of restricted access areas
Portof MelbourneCorporation (PoMC) advises all bay users to be aware of the restricted access areas in place as part of the Channel Deepening Project.
View the Restricted access areas media release

Channel deepening to begin at Port Phillip Bay Entrance
Dredging activities as part of the Channel Deepening Project are scheduled to begin at the Entrance to Port Phillip Bay this Friday 4 April 2008.
View the Channel deepening to begin at entrance media release (170kb)

Channel Deepening Project to continue following Federal Court decision
Portof Melbourne Corporation (PoMC) today welcomed the decision by the Federal Court of Australia to dismiss an application filed by opponents of the Channel Deepening Project.
View the CDP to contine following Federal Court decision media release (127kb)

Port announces chair of Channel Deepening Project Community Liaison Group
Portof MelbourneCorporation (PoMC) today announced the appointment of Mr Terry Laidler as Chair of the Channel Deepening Project Community Liaison Group.
View the Port announces chair of CDP Community Liaison Group media release (130kb)

Channel Deepening Project to proceed in the morning
Portof MelbourneCorporation will proceed with the Channel Deepening Project tomorrow.
The dredge vessel, Queen of the Netherlands, is currently scheduled to depart SouthWharfat 4am, and commence dredging in South Channel at approximately 7amtomorrow. (This timing is subject to weather, scheduling and other operational matters that will be determined closer to the expected departure time.)
View the Channel Deepening Project to proceed media release (180kb)

Environmental Management Plan approved
The Environmental Management Plan (EMP), the ‘rule book’ for the Channel Deepening Project, has been given the green light.
View the Environmental Management Plan approved media release (222kb)

Dredge vessel Queen of the Netherlands set to arrive - 28 January  2008
The Queen of the Netherlands – one of the world’s most technologically advanced dredging vessels – is scheduled to arrive in Melbourne tomorrow (Tuesday 29 January)
View the Queen of the Netherlands set to arrive  media release (191kb)

Port seeks nominations for channel deepening Community Liaison Group - 18 January 2008
Port of Melbourne Corporation (PoMC) is seeking expressions of interest from residents and industry groups interested in becoming a representative on a Community Liaison Group for the Channel Deepening Project.
View the Port seeks nominations for community liaison group media release (152kb)

Channel Deepening Project to proceed as Federal Court application fails - 15 January 2008
Portof MelbourneCorporation (PoMC) today welcomed the decision by the Federal Court of Australia to dismiss an application filed by opponents in relation to the Channel Deepening Project.
View the Channel Deepening Project to proceed media release (PDF 125kb)

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