The Port of Portland promotes the protection and preservation of the Port environment through sound environmental practice.
Click here to view the Environmental Policy.
The Port of Portland and all Port Users share a responsibility to prevent adverse environmental outcomes. This is actively supported by regular communication, consultation and identification of opportunities to improve.
The Port of Portland is certified to International Standards (14001) for Environmental Management and achieved recertification in September 2008.
A shared commitment is required to ensure that agents which may contaminate are appropriately managed and controlled. Where spills may occur – prompt action is required to contain and clean-up to minimize impact.
Oil spill kits are strategically positioned across the Port and the Port has marine pollution equipment and skill on site in the event of a major spill.
The Port of Portland uses an Improvement Opportunity Report as the tool for initiating and identifying improvements, complaints and positive recognition of good practice.
Click here to view the Improvement Opportunities Report.
Portland Eco Trust
Established in 2002, the Eco Trust aims to improve Portland's overall environment, create new facilities and help preserve and enhance environmental assets for the local community and visitors to enjoy.
The Portland Eco Trust is a voluntary based organisation supported by the Port and other sponsors dedicated to making that little bit of difference in our environment, community and sustainable thinking.
Click here to visit the Portland Eco Trust website.
Cape Grant and Heathland Management
Portland’s heathland has significant conservation and environmental value.
A group of local landowners formed the Heathland Management Committee of which the Port is a member. Cooperation in the protection and restoration of endemic heath vegetation and dependant fauna are key measures.
Clickhere to view the Portland Heathland Management Plan Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3.
Cape Grant supports native vegetation and provides habitat for a range of threatened indigenous species – the Southern Brown Bandicoot, Heath Mouse, Swamp Antechinus, Bristle Bird and Emu Wren. The Port promotes this habitat through appropriate land use, vermin control and weed eradication.
Don't Waste Portland's Breakwater
Littering along Portland’s breakwater has been actively reduced over past years. This requires ongoing commitment by all users.
Litter reduction is constantly being monitored. Community support in these endeavors helps to ensure the breakwater remains open to public access.
Port of Portland Hardwood Chip Facilities Development - Traffic, Noise and Air Quality Reports
Two new hardwood chip facilities are currently being planned for development at the Port of Portland for the storage and handling of plantation-grown bluegum hardwood chips from the Green Triangle Region.
The first facility is a new facility to be known as Portland Chip Terminal and the second facility is an expansion of the existing GrainCorp woodchip facility.
The Port of Portland has commissioned expert studies on noise, air and traffic in relation to these developments. The studies have been commissioned to support a planning scheme amendment which the Victorian Government is considering in relation to the operation of these new facilities.
Please click on the report name to view the document:
Dust Report
Noise Report
Traffic Report
Environment Management Report
For more details on Port of Portland's environmental initiatives, please contact our Safety & Environment Coordinator.
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