Blue Wedges

Westernport Bay legislation sets government on collision course with environment and community groups

Submitted by Flowerpower on Sun, 10/07/2011 - 4:08pm

Thursday, 30 June 2011: Media release New legislation due to be debated in State Parliament today will set the Victorian Government on a collision course with environment and community groups over plans to expand the Port of Hastings in Westernport Bay.

The legislation will establish a new Port of Hastings Development Authority to fast-track port expansion plans and transform the area into a highly urbanised industrial zone, projected to be busier than the Port of Melbourne.

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Victoria
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Port of Hasting

Blue Wedges June 2011 update on the state of Port Phillip Bay after dredging

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 16/06/2011 - 8:36pm

1. Portsea beach….or what used to be Portsea beach

As reported in previous newsletters, ever since dredging enlarged the entrance to the Bay, ocean swell has pounded in through The Heads and Portsea beach has been on the slide. It’s still happening.

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Melbourne
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Port Phillip Bay dredging