The real cost of marine development
Sydney, Australia – 12 January, 2010
BHP has ‘rapid’ plans to bolster iron-ore exports to international markets, which will mean upgrades and further construction to West Australia’s Port Headland. The company predicts mineral exports will top 200 million tonnes in 2011*
As Australia’s commercial industries bounce back from the inertia of 2009 – the government and private companies are investing in the re-development and expansion of coastal projects.
In December, NSW Premier Kristina Keneally announced a $1 billion expansion project for Port Botany’s third terminal (T3) - one of the most extensive and innovative port infrastructure projects undertaken in Australia in the last 30 years.
Premier Kristina Keneally said: “The expansion of the Third Terminal for Port Botany is about preparing for the infrastructure needs of NSW and Australia.”
Many factors need to be considered for coastal development, since this imposes on communities – both environmental, and suburban. For the commercial industries, coastal development can also be complex.
“The very high cost of replacing, repairing, and maintaining infrastructure in the marine environment severely impacts the whole economic community. As engineers, we should be striving really hard to right the wrongs of years of bad performance resulting from our very poor understanding of seaside infrastructure”
Standard Guidelines for Maritime Structures Committee.
In March this year, IQPC Australia will bring together government and commercial industries to explore the planning, design, construction and maintenance of marine infrastructure at Coasts, Marine Structures & Breakwaters 2010. The conference will provide an opportunity for key stakeholders to review current and future marine projects, towards building a prosperous future for Australia.
Keynote speakers: Annette Woods, Sydney Ports Corporation, Dom Figliomeni, Port Kembla Port Corportation, Ralph Kenyon, Port of Hastings, Gary Bendell, Port of Brisbane, Dario Vallini, Fremantle Ports, and other industry professionals.
Visit: http://www.marinestructures.com.au
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