Lough Neagh Sand Traders

1. Continue to liaise with EHS and other organisations on all aspects of sand dredging operations.
2. Share health and safety information to ensure the safety of employees and all Lough users.
3. Continue to monitor the work of the Lough Neagh Advisory Committee and other agencies to ensure the safe guarding of QPANI members sand extraction rights.
4. Work with relevant organisations to highlight the contribution that the Lough Neagh Sand Traders make to the sustainability of local communities and the biodiversity of the area around Lough Neagh.
5. Monitor and respond to all new legislation that may effect the Sand Traders operations.
6. Achieve agreement on levels of discharge consent.
7. Monitor threat of invasion of Zebra Mussels on sand dredging operations.
8. Monitor and assess the impact of the opening up of Lough Neagh to pleasure boating.

Key Performance Indicators

1. Annual Production of sand.
2. Compliance on water consents.
3. Levels of complaints.
4. Accidents and near misses on the Lough involving sand dredgers.
5. Number of events attended in promotion of Lough Neagh Sand Traders.

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