The construction of the proposed Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal will require landside and marine works
The construction of the Terminal can be divided into four main phases with activities occurring concurrently over an estimated 3 years, as follows:
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:
At the commencement of the construction phase, fill materials would be brought to the OTRA site via trucks for surcharging purposes (the total volume of this material is dependent on the final levels required due to drainage and finished levels).
Surcharge material would be spread across the site and left in place for up to 12 months to ensure consolidation of the existing site.
Dredging is required to ensure there is sufficient water depth for safe navigation.
Over time, sediment such as sand, silt and debris can accumulate in these areas, making the water too shallow for large ships to enter and dock safely.
For the Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal, the approaching channel depth needs to be deepened to account for the draft of vessels transporting offshore wind components and to account for tidal changes.
Dredging is required at the following locations:
There are two quay wall options under consideration which require different dredging programs. For both options, the dredging methodology would remain the same.
