Gippsland TLC opposes channel dredging

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In an August 15 media release, Gippsland Trades and Labour Council secretary John Parker described the Gippsland Ports proposal to dredge the McLoughlin Channel as irresponsible.

The area is prone to contain acid sulfate soils that can cause habitat degradation cause disease of fish and reduce the resources for aquatic food. It is also prone to flooding and a deepening of the channel will put at risk some local homes from storms and king tides, Parker argued.

Pat Brown


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