Strict Conditions for Great Barrier Reef dredging

After rigorous assessment, the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority has approved an application by North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation to dispose of dredge spoil at a deepwater location offshore of Abbot Point, subject to strict environmental conditions. Authority Chairman, Dr Russell Reichelt, said he recognised the amount of debate and community concern that the project had generated and shared with everyone a strong desire to ensure the Reef remains a great natural wonder into the future.

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Keywords: AUSTRALIA, GREAT BARRIER REEF, MINING, ECOSYSTEMS, WORLD HERITAGE

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Related Topics: The Great Barrier Reef

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