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  • Sat 3, 9-10am: Beach Patrol, meeting at Lagoon Pier
  • Sat 17, 9:30-10:30am: Love our Streets, meeting at Olive's Corner, corner Bay & Liardet Streets

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  • Sat 1, 9-10am: Beach Patrol, meeting at Sandridge Beach LSC
  • Sat 15, 9:30-10:30am: Love our Streets, meeting at Edwards Park, corner Dow & Liardet Streets

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    Monday, 13 July 2015

    Impact of Ship Bunker Fuel Emissions

    BCNA members recently met Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) staff to discuss bunker fuel emissions from ships berthed at Station Pier.  For some time now, nearby residents have been concerned that wind-borne emissions from cruise ships and the Spirit of Tasmania may pose health and amenity risks.

    The EPA is suggesting that the first step is the development of a monitoring program.  This will establish a baseline for ambient air quality (when no ships are at berth) for comparison to those times when large ships are berthed at Station Pier.  This will need careful design taking into account local weather, wind and geography.   The EPA will contact the Port of Melbourne Corporation (PoMC) to arrange a meeting with BCNA and other local groups in the near future.