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  • Ariadne undertook further environmental testing activities on 24 & 25 May 2008. The testing was undertaken by Synnot & Wilkinson and McLennans Diving Service and involves soil sampling within the existing marina basin and sand flats.

 

  • Ariadne held a community information and feedback session on the proposed marina redevelopment on Saturday 9th February 2008.  The session was open to all members of the general public and was held at Batemans Bay Royal Volunteer Coastal Patrol from 12 noon to 3 pm. The session was an opportunity for members of the community to view information and plans on the proposed redevelopment. Members of Ariadne’s project team were present to answer questions and receive valuable feedback from the public. (Click here to view further information about Ariadne’s community consultation)

  • Director General Requirements (DGRs) were issues by NSW Department of Planning (Planning) in January 2008. The DGRs specify the key issues which must be addressed in the project Environment Assessment.
    (To view the DGRs click here)

  • Ariadne lodged its Preliminary Environmental Assessment (PEA) and Project Application with NSW Department of Planning (Planning) in November 2007. The PEA identified key issues relating to the proposed redevelopment to assist Planning in preparing Director General Requirements (DGRs) for the Environmental Assessment.
    (To view the Preliminary Environmental Assessment click here)

  • On 30 June 2007, Ariadne held a BBQ at the marina to celebrate the beginning of its operation of the marina. The BBQ was attended by members of the Batemans Bay Marina Co-operative and existing customers.  Ariadne will continue to work with the Marina Co-operative and existing customers to minimise impacts on existing operations during the transition of operations at the marina. Ariadne will continue to provide opportunities for these project stakeholders to give input into the design and assessment process.

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(Ariadne's welcome BBQ for Marina Users, 30 June 2007)

  • Geotechnical and environmental testing activities commenced on the 26 of June and are  now completed. The investigation works were undertaken by Douglas Partners and Synnot & Wilkinson and involved soil and water sampling, and geotechnical and environmental testing.
  • In February 2007 Ariadne signed an agreement with the NSW Department of Lands to operate and redevelop the Batemans Bay Marina. This agreement was formalised in the form of a lease which comenced 1st of July 2007.

To view information about Ariadne's community consultation click here.
To view media articles about the project click here.