Please fill out the short survey below
Mission Beach is the birthplace of the Wet Tropics
and the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Areas
The World Heritage Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage, signed in Paris on November 16, 1972, is an international agreement through which nations join together to conserve a collection of the world’s timeless treasures.
Each country, or “State Party” to the Convention recognises its primary duty to ensure the identification, protection, conservation and transmission to future generations of the cultural and natural heritage situated on its territory.
Each country, or “State Party” to the Convention recognises its primary duty to ensure the identification, protection, conservation and transmission to future generations of the cultural and natural heritage situated on its territory.
... and yet an ugly rock wall is planned for the Perry Harvey Jetty
CCA met with David Edwards, the Director-General of the Department of State Infrastructure and Planning (DSDIP) at the Community Cabinet in Tully on Sunday 23rd Feb and were told in no uncertain terms this development "is going to happen".
When asked who supports the rock wall we were told there is strong support from the Council, some commercial boat owners and very positive feedback from the community via a survey. (see right)
The latest update from the DSDIP Major Projects Department states "....over 200 surveys have been received to date. The comments indicate there is a diversity of opinion within the community on a preferred solution." (Read update here)
The project team is currently capturing all the comments and analysing the feedback received and said "We will get back to you once the analysis has been completed". According to an article in the Tully Times a spokesperson said there is ".......over 50% support for current designs for improving boating safety at the Perry Harvey Jetty". "While support for the installation of a rock wall breakwater in front of the jetty is mixed, the plans to improve the boat ramp were popular" Public demand will be a deciding factor. This is not just a local issue. Our unique natural environment must not be compromised when considering development at Mission Beach, in particular, essential infrastructure at Mission Beach. Our tourism future relies on it. |
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Let the State Government know that an ugly rock wall would compromise our World Heritage values and let them know how it will affect the character and your sense of place at Mission Beach
Read CCA's position on the proposed boating facilities (below left) and please fill out the short survey below
1. Do you support the proposed solution to separate commercial and recreational boating facilities?
Yes with conditions. The new improved jetty, once the planned extra landings are placed on the north side will greatly improve the safety for commercial operators understanding that the upgraded boat ramp can be utilised when weather conditions are unfavourable at the jetty. The additional ramp and parking at Clump Point boat ramp would alleviate any conflict problems between recreational and commercial operators arising from congestion during occasional peak demands. Reasonable conditions can be applied to usage. 2. Do you support the boat ramp proposal as explained for recreational users? Yes with reservations. Following are matters that need to be considered in any upgrade of the boat ramp, car parking and sealing of the access road.
No. The rock wall, is not only ugly , it would forever compromise the natural and aesthetic value of picturesque Clump Point headland and Boat Bay. It would set a dangerous precedent. NO artificial reef or freestanding rock wall or island has ever been approved in the GBRWHA. Within the 20 designs Aurecon presented as possible options they did not consider any engineering possibilities of wave attenuation attached to the jetty. We still believe there could be other engineering solutions to make the jetty safer for loading and landing without the rock wall. None of the $5.5m given to the State by the Federal Government specifically for a scoping study has been spent on any research that shows this intrusive artificial wall will facilitate local economic development. Degrading the beauty of the Clump Point area would lesson the tourist appeal of Mission Beach, described in tourism brochures as a place of 'rare and diverse beauty'. |
Survey now closed Thank you for taking the time to fill out this survey Could you please take just another moment and sign the petition below- it could make the world of difference to the future of Mission Beach
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