Mother Nature does not act alone

In February 2000, I made a submission on the proposed boat harbour marina-tourist development and ferry service, Gosford DA 6609/99.

The environmental impact statement reported that 100,000 cubic metres of sand was annually transported around the entrance to Brisbane Water, and 40,000 cubic metres was to be removed to allow safe navigation of the ferry.

The Peninsula News (edition 455) reported that 80,000 cubic metres of sea bed will be mined and relocated to provide safe vessel navigation.

Volume of excavation has increased by an additional 40,000 cubic metres since 2000.

A long-term maintenance plan must include the possibility that the volume of excavated sand will increase over time, with associated management costs.

Needless to say, negotiations between the stakeholders will become problematic, as pressure to develop unfolds.

The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce's update on the Ettalong beach channel dredging, commented on Mother Nature.

Mother Nature does not act alone.

She is influenced daily by the actions at stock markets reducing her ability to heal.

Letter, 10 Oct 2018

N Harris, Umina