Walker Corporation had proposed 3,000 apartments, marina and shops for the site, which is a critical habitat for the endangered eastern curlew
Toondah harbour wetlands at sunrise. The site is protected under the Ramsar convention, an international treaty established to halt the global loss of wetlands.Toondah harbour wetlands at sunrise. The site is protected under the Ramsar convention, an international treaty established to halt the global loss of wetlands.
“I have made my proposed decision, which is to protect Moreton Bay from unacceptable impacts from a proposed development,” Plibersek said.“These wetlands are rare, unique and important to prevent the extinction of animals like the eastern curlew and loggerhead turtle.The proposed decision, if finalised, would bring to an end an almost decade-long battle for environment groups and residents who have fought to protect the wetland.
Walker Corporation proposed transforming the area into a residential and commercial complex with more than 3,000 apartments, shops and a 200-berth marina.went against the initial advice of his department in 2016 that the development was “clearly unacceptable” because of the impact it would have on the wetland’s ecological character.
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