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3.0 WATER QUALITY<br />

A fundamental objective in ensuring that the important estuarine habitats and ecology <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>Brisbane</strong> <strong>Water</strong> are preserved is that any degradation <strong>of</strong> the water quality <strong>of</strong> the estuary is<br />

averted. The <strong>Brisbane</strong> <strong>Water</strong> Environmental Study (Cheng 1994) which carried out a 12 month<br />

water quality monitoring analysis <strong>of</strong> the waterway has concluded that ecologically, <strong>Brisbane</strong><br />

<strong>Water</strong> is in a reasonable state at present. However, because the system is naturally sensitive to<br />

pollution pressure this picture could change rapidly if the levels <strong>of</strong> pollution inputs and<br />

disturbances generated by catchment activities continue to rise. Active management is needed<br />

to ensure the long term ecological well being <strong>of</strong> <strong>Brisbane</strong> <strong>Water</strong> is maintained.<br />

3.1 <strong>Management</strong> Objectives<br />

MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES<br />

PRIORITY<br />

FOR<br />

ACTION<br />

RESPONSIBILITY<br />

<strong>Water</strong> Quality<br />

a<br />

To improve and maintain the water quality <strong>of</strong> the estuary <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>Brisbane</strong> <strong>Water</strong> to protect its values as a recreational<br />

resource and amenity to the community.<br />

O<br />

All authorities<br />

3.2 <strong>Management</strong> Guidelines<br />

<strong>Water</strong> Quality<br />

MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES<br />

PRIORITY<br />

FOR<br />

ACTION<br />

RESPONSIBILITY<br />

a<br />

Enforce strict pollution and erosion and sedimentation control<br />

measures and <strong>Council</strong>'s Erosion and Sedimentation Control<br />

Policy No E5.04 and Code <strong>of</strong> Practice to reduce the transport<br />

<strong>of</strong> pollutants and sediment into <strong>Brisbane</strong> <strong>Water</strong> and reduce<br />

the likelihood <strong>of</strong> turbid water affecting water clarity.<br />

O<br />

<strong>Council</strong>,<br />

EPA , LAWC (SCS)<br />

b<br />

Seagrass and mangrove wetlands be protected and activities<br />

likely to damage this vegetation be strictly controlled to<br />

maintain their role as nurseries and improve water quality by<br />

stabilising sediments and functioning as biological filters <strong>of</strong><br />

pollution.<br />

O<br />

All authorities<br />

c<br />

Ensure that in assessing future development proposals, the<br />

existing ecological conditions <strong>of</strong> the proposed site and the<br />

sensitivity <strong>of</strong> the surrounding environment to the impacts <strong>of</strong><br />

further development are considered as a major factor in<br />

decision making, to ensure that no significant damage is<br />

done.<br />

O<br />

<strong>Council</strong><br />

<strong>Brisbane</strong> <strong>Water</strong> <strong>Plan</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Management</strong> - July 1995 Page 15

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