Clyde Terminal Conversion Project EIS Part 2
AECOM Clyde Terminal Conversion Project 23 2.0 Location and Context 2.1 Overview of Sydney Harbour The Project Area is located in Rosehill, on the upper reaches of Sydney Harbour (refer to Figure 1-1). Sydney Harbour covers an area of approximately 5,020 ha with a combined foreshore length of 270 km. The Harbour is managed jointly between the SMCMA, Sydney Ports Corporation and NSW Maritime, with the roles of each organisation outlined in Table 2-1. Sydney Harbour is one of Australia’s greatest cultural and commercial resources, is a valuable natural scenic feature, and is characterised by a combination of port, industrial, residential and recreational land uses. Sydney Harbour acts as a major transport corridor, provides flora and fauna habitat, as well as large areas of recreational space. Sydney Harbour is a thriving port, catering for recreational and commercial shipping and recreational boating activities. Sydney Harbour accommodates a wide range of commercial vessels through 11 berths, including dry bulk, bulk liquids, general cargo and cruise ships. Table 2-1 The Roles of the SMCMA, Sydney Ports Corporation and NSW Maritime in the Management of Sydney Harbour Organisation Role in the management of Sydney Harbour SMCMA SMCMA is responsible for natural resources management within the Sydney Metropolitan Catchment Area by implementing and promoting catchment action plans that address issues of local biodiversity, indigenous and local community involvement and contribution and general land management. Sydney Ports Sydney Ports Corporation is responsible for: Corporation - Management and development of port facilities and services to cater for existing and future trade needs; - Management of navigational, security and operational safety needs of commercial shipping movements and activities; and - Protection of the environment associated with commercial shipping movements.
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