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Latest updates  on Development at Clump Point

22/11/2017

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CALL FOR ACTION:
• TMR to conduct independent investigation of the process prior to moving forward with the project


This is a NEW development,
no public consultation,
Reference Group process highly flawed,
False claims in EPBC referral 


More Information here!
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Abandon plans for the ugly overtopping breakwater

10/3/2015

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The intrusive rock wall planned for the end of Perry Harvey Jetty is now under assessment by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Authority.   

There is no evidence presented that shows this costly, intrusive rock wall would benefit the  economy.  
It  would  diminish the visitor experience at the departure point to the Great Barrier Reef, the gateway of two world heritage areas at Mission Beach.    It would change the ecology of  Narragon Beach and degrade the beauty of the relatively wilderness bay inside unique Clump Point. 

It will certainly affect the sense of place for many who live at Mission Beach.

Please help by signing the petition against an intrusive and ugly rock island breakwater at Clump Point jetty.

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Aurecon's Clump Point solution

18/12/2013

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On 29th November 2013 at the Mission Beach Resort, Aurecon gave a presentation to invited stakeholders outlining the process to decide the designs for the 'Safe boating infrastructure Project' at Clump Point. 

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20 options considered in the  Multi Criteria Analysis (MCA)  a rock wall island breakwater at the head of the jetty and an upgrade of the existing Clump Point boat ramp (left) were  promoted as the best solutions to their brief in the Invitation to Offer (ITO)

The following is the considered response to Aurecon's recommendations by the Cassowary Coast Alliance (CCA)

CCA supports the decision to provide facilities for berthing only, with no mooring of marine vessels, and choosing the low key option to provide safer boating at the boat ramp.

CCA does not support the addition of a rock wall breakwater in an attempt to provide calm water at the jetty.

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Wayne Swan forces ad hoc development in GBRWHA                               pre-empts proper assessment process

10/7/2012

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Media release by Alliance to Save Hinchinbrook (ASH) supported by members of the Cassowary Coast Alliance.
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Clump Point - unique basalt headland
On the dubious basis that "Mr Katter insists there is no safe harbour for boaties between Cairns and Townsville", Wayne Swan has apparently bypassed all state and commonwealth legal, planning and approval processes.

He has given away $5.5m of Australian taxpayers' money for a boat harbour which can never be all-weather safe, on the cyclone-exposed Clump Point on the Cassowary Coast, a development idea for which there is not even an application.

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Clump Point jetty repair - marina by stealth

11/1/2012

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Clump Point - gateway between World Heritage Wet Tropics and the Great Barrier Reef
Clump Point jetty
At the end of 2011 the Cassowary Coast Regional Council (CCRC) engaged GHD Consultants to meet with Mission Beach stakeholders concerning the future of the Clump Point Jetty. The consultants were supplied with a list of stakeholders by the CCRC which included representatives from tourism, commercial boat operators, traditional owners and government departments.
Full representation from the conservation sector was not included in this initial consultation.

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Shires bouncing ball will bounce right back

22/9/2011

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Media release by Alliance to Save Hinchinbrook (ASH).
Tully Times 22 Sept 2011
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The Cassowary Coast Shire Council has just thrown the Port Hinchinbrook maintenance mess onto the Queensland government. But they may not realise that it will come bouncing right back.

Under pressure from the canal estate residents, the Council has persuaded the State government to enforce the Deed of Agreement, which states that the developer will keep the waterways open. The State says it will spend taxpayer's money to carry out dredging and recover the costs from the developer.

But after some bond moneys lodged by the developer are absorbed, there is no way of forcing payment for continuing high dredging costs. The easy "out" for the developer is to wind up the company.


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Maritime infrastructure planning study

19/6/2011

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The  Department of Environment and Resource Management (DERM) in conjunction with the Cassowary Coast Regional Council (CCRC) and relevant State departments and the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) will be completing a public maritime infrastructure planning study during 2011.  This will examine the nature and scale of maritime infrastructure needs along the CCRC coast and assess potential sites from a social, environmental and economic perspective. The results of  this study will be used to determine if and where new maritime development areas are required to be included in the Queensland Coastal Plan.

Marinas cannot just be placed anywhere.  Past experience has shown problems arising from the placing of marinas in innaproprite locations. There are few 'natural' harbours and all marinas have some environmental impact.  Of particular importance now is for proper research to be undertaken and good governance to prevail if, and where, any infrastructure is to be placed on a coastline within a cyclone belt.
Margaret Moorhouse
Margaret Moorhouse (ASH)

Margaret Moorhouse from Alliance to Save Hinchinbrook (ASH) was interviewed by Fiona Sewell on ABC Far North radio on 2nd June about the problems facing the Port Hinchinbrook Marina.

(Click below to listen to the interview)

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Jetty Upgrade

26/4/2011

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There has been a lot of talk about boating needs at Mission Beach with the jetty and pontoon out of action since cylcone Yasi.  Each time a cyclone has hit Mission Beach in the last 25 years, the push for a marina has stopped proper repair of the jetty.  We need to step back a moment    Progress at Missison Beach needs to be  fully  respective and understanding of the high biodiversity values of the area. That is   the only sustainable economy of Mission Beach.  

A modern Jetty upgrade may be the long term solution for Mission Beach boating needs. A sustainable economic future is reliant on natural growth reflecting realistic needs of the community with equal consideration given to the rural and natural village character and the outstanding natural environment.  This will build a stonger community, retain the lifestyle and exceptional natural beauty that the majority of residents settled at Mission Beach for.   Here are some facts to consider... click on image


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Post Yasi Marina Push

19/3/2011

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Call for jetty upgrade
The Cassowary Coast Regional Council is being asked "why is it taking so long to rebuild the community jetty at Mission Beach"?  read flyer
Call for upgrade of jetty
Brand new plan for marina
Cyclone Yasi is being used by would-be marina developers to take advantage of the post-YASI reconstruction effort.
A new concept has been presented to the Prime Minister, Premier, State politicians and government department officials in an attempt to cut through red tape and fast-track approval for a Marina.  Once again the call for inapropriate infrastructure in the high ecologically significant area is holding up progress for a purpose built jetty to cater for the boating needs of Mission Beach.


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    MBBA news 14 Feb 17
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    Artist impression of rock wall

    The Great Barrier Reef:
    an obituary


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    Proposed rock wall at the Perry Harvey Jetty


    Process to determine boating infrastructure at Clump Point

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    Mission Beach Safe Boating Infrastructure Project
    Presentation – Mission Beach
    Aurecon 29/11/2013
    Mission Beach Safe Boating
    Infrastructure Project
    Multi-Criteria Analysis
    Aurecon 30/11/13

    Mission Beach Safe Boating Infrastructure update
    Dept State Development Infrastructure and Planning
    November 2013

    INVITATION TO OFFER NO. DSDIP-2127-13
    Mission Beach Safe Boating Infrastructure – Design Services
    1/7/13

    Cassowary Coast Maritime Facilities - Demand Forecasting Study
    Final Report

    Department of State Development,
    Infrastructure and Planning
    GHD and Economic Associates
    June 2012


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