Dumping of dredged material from Mackay Harbour to land known as Bedford's Paddock

Eligibility - Citizens of Queensland
Principal Petitioner:
Alison Jones
2 Blacksmith Street, SLADE POINT
12 Brolga Street, SLADE POINT QLD 12 Brolga Street, SLADE POINT
Total Signatures - 1830
Sponsoring Member: Mr Tim Mulherin MP
Posting Date: 12/9/2002
Tabled Date: 27/11/2002
Responded By: Responded Minister on 13/2/2003
TO: The Honourable the Speaker and Members of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland

To: the Honourable the Speaker and Members of the Legislative Assembly of
Queensland

This petition of citizens of Queensland draws to the attention of the
House

Wetland Destruction: The Mackay Port Authority is considering dumping
dredged material from Mackay Harbour on to land on the western side of
Slade Point Road, known locally as “Bedford’s Paddock”. The dumping of
this material will destroy the wetland and may have an adverse effect on
a protected melaleuca forest and other adjacent wetlands.

Real Estate Values: Your petitioners are also concerned about the
potential impact on nearby property values from flooding and industrial
development. We are also concerned about neighbours’ well-being and
health.

Scenic Beauty: Bedford’s Paddock is part of a Scenic Drive because of its
aesthetic appeal, and for the 117 bird species it attracts to the area.
This area, untouched, could be a valuable recreation and ecotourism
destination for Mackay and Central Queensland.

Your petitioners therefore request the House to halt the Mackay Port
Authority’s actions and review all the options for the upgrading of
Mackay Harbour.