Queensland Coastal Plan
The Queensland Coastal Plan is in effect from 3 February 2012. It replaces the State Coastal Management Plan (2001) and associated regional coastal management plans.The Queensland Coastal Plan has been prepared under the Coastal Protection and Management Act 1995. It includes a state planning policy under the Sustainable Planning Act 2009, and can be found on the state government website at the following link:
http://www.ehp.qld.gov.au/coastalplan/index.html
http://www.ehp.qld.gov.au/coastalplan/index.html
Department of State Development Infrastructure & Planning - Great Keppel Island Resort & Marina EIS
Open for public comments until 7th Sept 2012 on the project's potential environmental effects and/or the effectiveness of measures proposed to manage impacts.
Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority - Great Keppel Island Resort & Marina EISOpen for comment until 22 October 2012 on matters of National Environmental significance - including the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.
Great Keppel Island Revitalisation Plan WebsiteEnvironmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the GKI Revitalisation Plan was managed by CQG Consulting based in Rockhampton and Cardno HRP based in Brisbane.
Capricorn Conservation Council - submissions on GKI Re-developmentCapricorn Conservation Council is the principal not-for-profit environment organisation in Central Queensland. CCC was founded in 1973 and has been actively campaigning on regional environmental issues ever since.
Great Keppel Island - Community WebpagePutney Beach - GKINewspaper Articles:Courier Mail - Call for more time to review Keppel Plan6 August 2012
Courier Mail - Qld resort a threat to reef, Greens warn2 August 2012
Courier Mail - $600 million eco-resort comes a step closer1 August 2012
The Australian - Rejigged resort bid 'test for reef investors'31 July 2012
Courier Mail - GKI Development Fast-tracked - but why?September 2009
Australian Geographic - Water Quality Concerns plague QLD16 January 2011
BBC News - Half of GBR Coral Lost in the last 27 years2 October 2012
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Fitzroy Basin Association - Fitzroy Paddock Monitoring ProgramHealthy Waterways, Healthy Catchments -
The Fitzroy Basin Association works with farmers and graziers across the region on Reef Rescue funded projects with the ultimate aim of reducing sediment loss and improving water quality. QLD Government - Reef Water Quality Protection PlanA collaborative program of coordinated projects and partnerships designed to improve the quality of water in the Great Barrier Reef though improved land management in reef catchments.
GBRMPA - Great Barrier Reef Outlook Report 2009The Report underpins decision-making for the long term protection of the Great Barrier Reef. It was prepared by the GBRMPA based on the best available information and was independently peer reviewed.
GBRMPA - Spatial Data Information ServicesLot 21 on SP192569 - proposed area for golf course & villas |
PROPOSED COAL TERMINALS
Fitzroy Terminal Project - EISFitzroy Terminal Project Pty Ltd proposes to develop and operate a coal export facility in Port Alma and the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.
The construction phase of the project includes: construction of infrastructure including a rail loop, set down and stockpiling area; covered conveyor, berths and barges; and other components described in the EPBC Act referral EPBC 2011/6069. As part of the operational phase of the project, coal will be loaded onto barges which will meet trans-shippers in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. The trans-shippers will load the coal into waiting ships. The project is a staged project with Stage One aiming to transport up to 10 million tonnes per annum of coal and Stage Two up to 22 million tonnes per annum. The project will potentially require dredging of Raglan Creek and disposal of dredged material. Future decommissioning is also proposed. GBRMPA - Coastal development and protecting the Great Barrier ReefAustralia has commenced work on a strategic assessment of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area to establish a long-term plan for sustainable development within the region.
Queensland continues to grow and some industries are developing rapidly, which increases the number of approvals being sought for major developments along the coast and on the islands adjacent to the Great Barrier Reef Region. It also results in an increase in shipping. Fitzroy Terminal Project: Mitchel Ports official website |
Newspaper Articles:
Australian Geographic - Coal offloaded from stranded reef shipMay 2010
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ABC News - Future Forum - Can Coral Reefs Survive the 21st Century?
Now the triple threat of overfishing, pollution and climate change is threatening the existence of many coral reefs, with some suggesting that up to a fifth of the world's reefs have already been destroyed.
So how can we ensure the continued survival of the remaining coral reefs? Are marine parks the only solution? And while the world's population continues to expand, how can we meet the growing food and energy demands while still protecting fragile coral reefs?
Leading experts and practioners meet in Cairns to debate these issues in front of an informed audience.
The Future Forum is presented by ABC News 24 in partnership with James Cook University.
Host: Robyn Williams
So how can we ensure the continued survival of the remaining coral reefs? Are marine parks the only solution? And while the world's population continues to expand, how can we meet the growing food and energy demands while still protecting fragile coral reefs?
Leading experts and practioners meet in Cairns to debate these issues in front of an informed audience.
The Future Forum is presented by ABC News 24 in partnership with James Cook University.
Host: Robyn Williams
LA TIMES - Altered Oceans
Videos on Coastal Management
ABC's Four Corners - Great Barrier GriefIn this report, Marian Wilkinson travels to Queensland to assess claims that at least six major port developments - either being planned or currently underway - could potentially put the Reef in jeopardy and destroy industries, like fishing, that rely on their proximity to it.
'Great Barrier Grief', presented by Kerry O'Brien, aired on Monday 7th November 2011 at 8.30pm on ABC1. Click on the link above to watch. Link to Catalyst: Gladstone Dredging Story - ABC TVLink to Website for: Gladstone Port Corporation |