| The proposed Coega Port will be situated near the southern extreme of the Industrial Development Zone (IDZ) at the mouth of the Coega River to the east of Port Elizabeth. This specialist report deals with the issues and impacts associated with land disposal of excavated material, marine dredging and disposal, and outlines the monitoring guidelines for the dredging and disposal operation. Chapter 1 describes the port layout, limits and its proposed functions, which include acting as an inter-modal transshipment point for bulk cargo and containers for industries in the IDZ and the hinterland. A brief summary of the guidelines for the management of dredged material is then presented. This section is largely based on the PIANC guidelines, but incorporates... |
