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SMEC
honoured
to
support
sustainable
future
of
World
Heritage-listed,
Lord
Howe
Island
September 2, 2024
SMEC is honoured to partner with The APP Group and NSW Government to help deliver the Critical Infrastructure Program for the World Heritage-listed, Lord Howe Island within Australia.

The Critical Infrastructure Program was established by Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW), through NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service (NPWS) with the support of the Lord Howe Island Board. The Program involves the preparation of a master plan that builds on key strategies, including the Marine Strategy and Waste Management Strategy, and incorporates further enabling infrastructure.

 

SMEC’s scope involves technical support for a new vessel, master planning for related infrastructure, and logistics planning. It also includes conducting studies to support the design process and provide services from concept design to certification.

 

This program is an incredible opportunity to design and deliver sustainable marine infrastructure, upgrade of waste management facilities and existing biosecurity systems, within a world heritage listed area.

 

It will also involve:

  • Establishing a suitable marine freight service to Lord Howe Island, to replace the existing freight transport vessel which is nearing the end of its service life
  • Design and delivery of biosecurity measures to support the long-term security of the Marine Strategy, plus related capital works on Lord Howe Island and to the primary port that services the Island
  • Delivery of a fully functioning Waste Management Facility on Lord Howe Island to support both day-to-day operations and the Island’s tourism-led economy
Location

Lord Howe Island, Australia

Year

2024

Client

The App Group, NSW Government, and Lord Howe Island Board

Expertise
Ports & Maritime
This project is a major investment to the overall sustainability of Lord Howe Island’s residence and major tourism. We need to create solutions that cater to the needs of residents and tourists coinciding within a remote world heritage environment.
— Anthony Folan, Principal Engineer – Ports and Maritime

Located 700 kilometres northeast of Sydney, Australia, Lord Howe Island is a remote, volcanic island with a population of around 440 people. Each year, the island receives over 15,000 visitors, with only 400 tourists permitted at any one time to preserve the Island’s environment.

The Island is renowned for its stunning natural landscapes featuring lush rainforests, dramatic cliffs, pristine beaches, and celebrated for its commitment to preserving its unique diverse ecological heritage. Its rich biodiversity includes over 200 species of birds and plants, endemic wildlife found nowhere else, as well as a pristine marine environment with vibrant coral reefs, a variety of fish species, sea turtles, and other marine organisms.

Lord Howe Island was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Property in 1982 in recognition of the Island’s natural phenomena and rich terrestrial and marine biodiversity. It was also added to the NSW State Heritage Register in 1999 and the Australian National Heritage List in 2007.

Lord Howe

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