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7 Foreshore and/or Seabed Disturbances
7.2 Dredging and the Removal of Material from the Foreshore or Seabed
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Dredging facilitates the continued operation of many activities which contribute to the social and economic well-being, health and safety of the community. However, there are many adverse effects associated with both dredging and the removal of material from the foreshore and seabed. |
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Principal Reasons for Adopting: The CMA is a dynamic area and removal of sand, shingle, shell and other natural material from the foreshore or seabed can produce adverse effects on natural and amenity values, water quality, off-site sediment supplies and coastal development. It is necessary, however, for dredging associated with certain existing activities to continue, and the development of new activities within the CMA may also require dredging. It may be possible in the future, for new activities or facilities within the CMA to be designed or located so as to avoid or minimise the need for dredging.
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