Economic modelling of the management of dredged marine sediments
Journal Title: Geology, Geophysics & Environment - Year 2016, Vol 42, Issue 3
Abstract
This paper presents an economic model developed to support the use and sustainable management of dredged marine sediments. The sustainable management of dredged sediments is a significant challenge for the international ports and harbours industry due to the large sediment volumes generated and its varying quality and characteristics. A general overview of the economic modelling approach applied is presented and model outputs including direct project costs and direct, indirect and induced economic impacts on GDP and Employment. A number of feasible sediment management techniques are identified for Ireland including land reclamation and wetland creation. The economic model has been applied to analyse the beneficial use technologies identified providing indicative economic results for Ireland.
Authors and Affiliations
J. R. Harrington, J. Murphy, M. Coleman, D. Jordan, T. Debuigne, G. Szacsuri
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- EP ID EP204584
- DOI 10.7494/geol.2016.42.3.311
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