NESP TWQ Project 1.9 - The establishment of a future NESP dredging research investment framework, 2015-2015 (AIMS)

Updated: 2026-06-25

The project will conduct an inclusive facilitated workshop with key researchers and stakeholders to identify the future knowledge needs for improved management of dredging activities in the GBR. Building upon the recent dredging synthesis and other resources, this workshop will distill a clear, prioritized research framework to inform future NESP investment into dredging research. The framework will: (i) define the scope of work required to develop and apply improved sediment transport models for the GBR lagoon, (ii) identify and quantify the type and extent of ecological impacts, especially of maintenance dredging activities and (iii) identify management options including innovative amelioration approaches.