We have two other items regarding air quality which may be of interest to residents.
During 2018/19, BCNA members have assisted Deakin University and the Queensland University of Technology to conduct short term air quality monitoring studies in Beacon Cove. The studies have been reviewed by BCNA members and the EPA but have not been finalised for release. Whilst the QUT study showed that some areas within Beacon Cove are more affected by PM2.5 from ship emissions than other areas, it was uninformative as to annual PM2.5 levels.
The Commonwealth Government has finalised arrangements to give effect to the new Australia-wide standards for sulphur in marine fuel which commence on 1 January 2020. From this date, the allowable sulphur in marine fuel will fall from 3.5% to 0.5% by volume. Josh Burns, MP, the Member for Macnamara, participated in the debate. He referred to Sydney Harbour having a 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuel whereas Melbourne will have a 0.5% sulphur limit after 1 January 2020. Details are shown here. The BCNA has advocated for the same lower standard as now applies in Sydney Harbour.
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Events for your Diary
November
Thu 30, 6-8:30pm: PMBA Indigenous Art Market, L1, 120 Bay Street
December
Sat 2, 9-10am: Beach Patrol, meeting at Princes Pier Sat 2, 11am-5pm: Port Melbourne Christmas Artisan Market, Bay Street Sat 9, 9:30-10:30am: Love our Streets, meeting at Garden City shops
January
Sat 6, 9-10am: Beach Patrol, meeting at the Centenary Bridge Pylon between Station Pier and Port Melbourne Yacht Club Sat 20, 9:30-10:30am: Love our Streets, meeting at North Port tram stop
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