20 January 2011 Chapter 9 - Coastal Marine Policy 1.1 Provide for the development and operation of the ferry terminal for the benefit of present and future generations. Policy 1.2 Avoid, remedy or mitigate adverse effects of the ferry terminal for the benefit of future generations. Policy 1.3 Avoid, as far as practicable, the adverse effects of any reclamation, foreshore and seabed disturbance (including deposition), berth structures, ferry terminal, terminal operations, and from land infrastructure and associated facilities on the following: Ecosystems both generally and more particularly within areas of significant conservation value; On public access to and along the coastal marine area; Water quality (including effects from stormwater and other discharges to the coastal marine area); and Existing recreational use of the area. Where complete avoidance is not practicable, the adverse effects should be mitigated and provision made for remedying those effects to the extent practicable. Policy 1.4 Recognise that public access may be restricted in some areas to provide for public health, safety or security requirements relating to the operation of the ferry terminal. Policy 1.5 Minimise the total area of structures or occupation of the coastal marine area by those parts of the ferry terminal which exclude the public. Policy 1.6 Avoid, remedy or mitigate adverse effects caused by dredging, disposal of dredgings and beach management activities. Policy 1.7 Ensure appropriate construction methods are adopted to address the adverse effects on the matters listed in Policy 1.3. Policy 1.8 Manage traffic and other effects of increased visitor numbers to the area. Policy 1.9 Avoid, remedy or mitigate adverse effects of construction and infra- structure activities including roads, railways and causeways and the traffic generated by construction activities and the construction workforce. 9.25 Methods of Implementation Zoning The plan includes a Port Zone (located on land and in the Coastal Marine area) which provides for the activities and structures associated with the ferry terminal and occupation of the coastal marine area, subject to relevant performance standards. (The zone is only intended to provide for the primary activities and structures of the port.) Significant new structures, such as reclamations and breakwaters are provided for as Discretionary Activities. 9 - 19