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Given Edgar Dam's remote location, we don't expect construction issues like loud noises, dust or vibrations to be a significant concern. There will be increased truck traffic through communities on Gordon River Road, including Maydena, Glenora and Westerway. We will be talking to communities about this temporary impact.

If you're travelling to Edgar or Scotts Peak Dams, you will likely see more trucks and may have to briefly stop at traffic control points as construction vehicles and staff move about.

During works, Edgar Dam campground will used as a staff camp and closed to the public. While we realise this might impact your travel plans, it helps us reduce the risk of roadkill and keep our staff safer. Once the project has finished, we'll be looking to make some campground improvements - if you've got an idea, be sure to let us know here.

Don't let that put you off visiting - the nearby Teds Beach and Huon Campgrounds offer great camping - visit https://parks.tas.gov.au/explore-our-parks/southwest-national-park/southwest-camping to learn more.

Works will be undertaken in a particular manner that has been determined to avoid significant impacts. For more information please refer to the EPBC decision notice. 

If you're travelling to Edgar or Scotts Peak Dams, you will likely see more trucks and may have to briefly stop at traffic control points as construction vehicles and staff move about.

During works, Edgar Dam campground will used as a staff camp and closed to the public. While we realise this might impact your travel plans, it helps us reduce the risk of roadkill and keep our staff safer. Once the project has finished, we'll be looking to make some campground improvements - if you've got an idea, be sure to let us know.

Don't let that put you off visiting - the nearby Teds Beach and Huon Campgrounds offer great camping - visit https://parks.tas.gov.au/explore-our-parks/southwest-national-park/southwest-camping to learn more.

Edgar Dam boat ramp will remain open throughout the works. 

There are some great businesses operating in this spectacular corner of Tasmania including Tassie Bound who offer guided kayaking tours and hiking trips with Life's an Adventure.

Operators and customers may see more truck traffic as they travel around this area or have to briefly stop at traffic control points as construction vehicles and staff move about.

Edgar Dam campground will be closed during works but nearby Teds Beach and Huon campgrounds offer great camping alternatives - visit https://parks.tas.gov.au/explore-our-parks/southwest-national-park/southwest-camping to learn more.

Edgar Dam boat ramp will remain open.

The project budget is $35 million.

We have a number of actions in place to manage biosecurity at the Edgar Dam work site.

• To minimise introduction or spread of weeds and pests, all project vehicles are being washed down coming into and out of the work site. Two comprehensive, automated wash down facilities along Scotts Peak Road are currently under construction. They will help us manage the increased volume of trucks bringing building materials into the site. While these facilities are under construction (and project vehicle movements remain relatively low) we're using a combination of fixed and mobile washing and disinfection equipment.
• We’re making sure all imported dam upgrade materials (rock, gravel, sand) have to come from quarries that have established weed and disease control measures.
• All waste materials (including all site office and accommodation waste water) will be taken off site for disposal at approved facilities. 

We take the potential risks to the natural values of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area (TWWHA) that surrounds the Edgar Dam work site seriously and together these measures are designed to protect these values.