Derek Bullock
13-01-2005, 04:39 AM
PRESS RELEASE
I wonder what this is going to mean for rec fishers.
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Derek
Environment, Local Government, Planning & Women, Desley Boyle
11/01/05
Locals can help protect their favourite spots along the coast by having their say on the Wide Bay Coastal Management Plan, Environment Minister Desley Boyle says.
Ms Boyle today called for input into the plan, which would guide the implementation of the State Coastal Management Plan in the local government areas of Miriam Vale, Burnett, Bundaberg, Isis, Hervey Bay, Maryborough, Tiaro, Cooloola and Noosa.
"We already have a state-wide policy for coastal protection and management, but we need input from the community to ensure the regional plan addresses the local coastal management needs," Ms Boyle said.
"We want the locals to tell us where they think the special places are along the coast that need extra protection.
"After all, it's the people who live in the area who know best what we need to be taking care of.
"There may be popular fishing spots or culturally-sensitive areas that need special management, erosion-prone areas that need rehabilitation or places where the water quality could be improved."
Member for Hervey Bay Andrew McNamara said: "Initially, the community can be involved by providing a submission on resources or values that should be protected; issues that the plan should address; the location of the coastal management district; or ways that existing management could be improved.
A Wide Bay Regional Consultative Group will also be appointed to guide the plan's development and ensure community views are taken into account.
The community will be able to comment on the draft plan, once it is prepared.
"It's a long process to produce a plan of this magnitude, but Queensland's coastal areas - including the Wide Bay region - continue to grow, so we've got to get it right," Mr McNamara said.
Member for Noosa Cate Molloy said: "It's absolutely essential we identify significant sites and pinpoint future areas of concern so we can ensure the protection of this beautiful part of Queensland".
Written submissions are due by close of business on 1 April 2005 and should be forwarded to the Project Manager (WBCRCMP), Environmental Protection Agency, PO Box 101, Maryborough, 4650 or e-mailed to wbcrcmp@epa.qld.gov.au.
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Media contact: Louise Foley or Carissa Mason 3227 8819
I wonder what this is going to mean for rec fishers.
Cheers
Derek
Environment, Local Government, Planning & Women, Desley Boyle
11/01/05
Locals can help protect their favourite spots along the coast by having their say on the Wide Bay Coastal Management Plan, Environment Minister Desley Boyle says.
Ms Boyle today called for input into the plan, which would guide the implementation of the State Coastal Management Plan in the local government areas of Miriam Vale, Burnett, Bundaberg, Isis, Hervey Bay, Maryborough, Tiaro, Cooloola and Noosa.
"We already have a state-wide policy for coastal protection and management, but we need input from the community to ensure the regional plan addresses the local coastal management needs," Ms Boyle said.
"We want the locals to tell us where they think the special places are along the coast that need extra protection.
"After all, it's the people who live in the area who know best what we need to be taking care of.
"There may be popular fishing spots or culturally-sensitive areas that need special management, erosion-prone areas that need rehabilitation or places where the water quality could be improved."
Member for Hervey Bay Andrew McNamara said: "Initially, the community can be involved by providing a submission on resources or values that should be protected; issues that the plan should address; the location of the coastal management district; or ways that existing management could be improved.
A Wide Bay Regional Consultative Group will also be appointed to guide the plan's development and ensure community views are taken into account.
The community will be able to comment on the draft plan, once it is prepared.
"It's a long process to produce a plan of this magnitude, but Queensland's coastal areas - including the Wide Bay region - continue to grow, so we've got to get it right," Mr McNamara said.
Member for Noosa Cate Molloy said: "It's absolutely essential we identify significant sites and pinpoint future areas of concern so we can ensure the protection of this beautiful part of Queensland".
Written submissions are due by close of business on 1 April 2005 and should be forwarded to the Project Manager (WBCRCMP), Environmental Protection Agency, PO Box 101, Maryborough, 4650 or e-mailed to wbcrcmp@epa.qld.gov.au.
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Media contact: Louise Foley or Carissa Mason 3227 8819