The future of Lord Howe Island is bright, but our globally recognised and beautiful Island requires ongoing consideration and care.
Some of the most critical considerations to ensure a sustainable future include:
- Servicing the Island with up to date marine infrastructure
- Supporting the Island’s natural ecosystems and environment with appropriate biosecurity systems
- Sustainably managing and disposing of waste generated on the Island.
A Critical Infrastructure Program has been established by NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service and the Lord Howe Island Board to address each of these important and related issues, in a holistic way.
The Program will provide the Lord Howe Island Board with resources to implement improvements and upgrades to essential infrastructure, to secure the Island’s future.
The Program will include infrastructure projects that are critical to our everyday life and to support the Island’s long-term future as a sustainable tourism destination.
What will the Critical Infrastructure Program involve?
The Program will involve preparation of a master plan that builds on key strategies, including the Marine Strategy and Waste Management Strategy, and that also incorporates further enabling infrastructure.
It will also involve:
- Establishing a suitable marine freight service to Lord Howe Island, to replace the existing freight transport vessel which is nearing the end of its service life
- Design and delivery of biosecurity measures to support the long-term security of the Marine Strategy, plus related capital works on Lord Howe Island and to the primary port that services the Island
- Delivery of a fully functioning Waste Management Facility on Lord Howe Island to support both day-to-day operations and the Island’s tourism-led economy
Read about the Expression of Interest for the New Marine Vessel & Operations project