Land reclamation is the process of creating new land by converting water bodies into usable land.
In simple terms, it involves filling in areas of the seabed with sand, soil, rocks or other materials to create new land.
Reclamation for the Terminal is required to extend the existing shoreline to meet with deep water channel, to reduce the level of dredging required. Reclamation at the site will also ensure there is an adequate operational area for the laydown of turbine components at the site.
The reclamation process would operate in parallel with the marine and quay wall construction operations and the dredging program.
The reclamation process will include the following key steps:
The Old Tyabb Reclamation Area (OTRA) is an entirely man-made piece of land, reclaimed in 1971 from approximately 692,000 cubic metres of dredge material. This material originated from the seabed of Western Port and was dredged to establish a new shipping channel connecting to the surrounding port infrastructure.
Based on construction and bathymetric surveys, the coastline previously was as below:
