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Where Blue Carbon is Stored in Westernport

Where Blue Carbon is Stored in Westernport

Talking to Tooradin Fisho's

Talking to Tooradin Fisho's

Down at the local Angling club talking to fishermen about the proposed port expansion and the dredging impact on fish stocks. With Glenn "the guru" Cooper

Sick Fish

Sick Fish

Following dredging in Queensland the fish population suffered because of the turbidity and suffocated. Dredging in Westernport will ruin recreational fishing.

Yangshan Port in China is the model proposed

Yangshan Port in China is the model proposed

THe Chinese Yangshan Container Port is the model for the Port of Hastings expansion. Clearly it will destroy the pristine water as it is today.

Dredge Spoil would fill 15 MCG's

Dredge Spoil would fill 15 MCG's

24 million cubic metres of spoil would be dredged from Westernport the spoil of which would fill 15 MCG's! #phillipisland

The effect of dredging Diagram

The effect of dredging Diagram

The Impacts of dredging have far reaching implications for the seabed and for all life forms that rely on seagrass to feed, live and remain healthy.

Luke Donnellan MP wants coal shipping from Hastings

Luke Donnellan MP wants coal shipping from Hastings

As featured in the Leader news

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Westernport is a Ramsar Site

Westernport is a Ramsar Site

Westernport is officially noted as an environment worthy of protection. Fish, Shorebirds, Mangroves, seagrass holding CO2 are vital to keep the environment balanced.

Environment Minister Wrong again

Environment Minister Wrong again

This doesn't make sense not even to the Logistics and freight industry!

Birdlife of Western Port

Birdlife of Western Port

Attached is a handy Educational resource for students in Year 5 & 6.

http://birdlife.org.au/documents/EDU-Western-Port-Shorebird-Kit.pdf

Western Port's Future?

Western Port's Future?

We wonder how much sand will remain on beaches once dredging and currents take their toll?

World Leading Futurists and Ecologists

World Leading Futurists and Ecologists

Left to Right    Steve Cork ANU ecologist and futurist, Dr Ida Kubiszewski ANU Senior Lecturer, Dr Robert Costanza ANU Chair in Public Policy , Simon Brannigan VNPA, Professor Barbara Norman Foundation Chair of Urban & Regional planning, Jeff Nottle Chairman Preserve Western Port Action Group. 

Scenario Workshop Participants

Scenario Workshop Participants

Build it but will they come? Logistics

Build it but will they come? Logistics

Preserve Western Port members attended The Institute for Supply Chain & Logistics Victoria University address today at Point Cook. In attendance were 200 representatives from logistics industries, shipping companies, major manufacturers, state & local Government. The key note address was given by Dr Hermoine Parsons PhD.
"Simple ideas, do not work in the logistics industry." she said. "Building a Port is only one point in the system. It is imperative that it is supported by landside logistics such as rail & road, or business will find it too expensive to use and will find a cheaper option."
Hastings has none of the necessary linkages to move containers effectively, or cheaply. All planning stops at Dandenong. 70% of exported freight comes from the Western side of Melbourne. Any addtional costs to move goods to and from Hastings will be borne by the consumer.
A major container facitlity at Hastings is not supported by the Victorian business & logistics community. Why then is the Government pushing for it? Why are they spending $110 million dollars on a feasability study? Why are they not listening?

Basscoast post April 12 2014

Basscoast post April 12 2014

Smiles belie the serious business: Preserve Western Port members Patsy Hunt, Jeff Nottle and Kate Whittaker with Ports Minister David Hodgett, Bas MP Ken Smith and Liberal candidate for Bass Brian Paynter at Rhyll.

Cowes, Silverleaves

Cowes, Silverleaves

Directly South of where proposed dredging will take place for the Port.

Eastern Entrance, Cape Woolmai

Eastern Entrance, Cape Woolmai

Eatern Enterance over Cape Woolamai - Photo K Chambers

Gardeners Channel, South French Island

Gardeners Channel, South French Island

Photo K. Chambers

Looking North

Looking North

Looking North up North arm channel - Photo K Chambers

Tooradin

Tooradin

Mangroves protecting Tooradin Township

Photo: K Chambers

Opposite Crib Point

Opposite Crib Point

Mudbanks Opposite existing Oil terminal at Crib Point

Tooradin Mudbanks

Tooradin Mudbanks

Mudbanks protecting mangroves in low lying areas around Tooradin

Photo: K Chambers

Tooradin

Tooradin

Over Tooradin looking south to French Island. Very Shallow

Photo: K Chambers

Parallel to Crib Point

Parallel to Crib Point

This photo is parallel to Crib Point

Photo: K Chambers

San Remo and Newhaven

San Remo and Newhaven

This shows San Remo Bridge between San Remo & Newhaven

Photo: K Chambers

Yaringa National Park

Yaringa National Park

South to Port site, National Park will be wiped out

Photo: K Chambers

Swinging Basin Site

Swinging Basin Site

Too shallow for shipping will need significant dredging.

Photo: K Chambers

Art Exhibition

Art Exhibition

Fundraiser - Phillip Island

Storm Damage Pre Dredging

Storm Damage Pre Dredging

Inside property gate before during storm. dredging will cause massive swells when storms occur.

Photo: K Chambers

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malcolm drive erosion 28 June.jpg
more lang lang erosion control.jpg
queensferry entrance.jpg
queensferry erosion 3.jpg
corinella back to hut.jpg
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Tidemasters Boat Tour

Tidemasters Boat Tour

Members took a tour around the bay to see exactly what the coast line is like around Westernport Bay.

Tidemasters Tour

Tidemasters Tour

A group of volunteers and members and interested participants took a tour around Westernport Bay to learn more about the natural environment.  

Build it but will they come?

Build it but will they come?

Dr Hermione Parsons and Peter Van Duyn have urged the State Government to consider alternatives to the Port of Hastings.

 

Maybe the Government should protect it!

Maybe the Government should protect it!

The present value of ecosystem services provided by Western port bay is estimated at between $7billion and $88 billion. So maybe the government should protect it.

K. Whittaker 

Illustration: Jenni Jobe

What are they Exploiting? I mean Exporting

What are they Exploiting? I mean Exporting

What are they exploiting, I mean, exporting? Our family holidays, fishing, water sports, clean beaches, tourist income, land value, population dignity - self esteem?

K Whittaker

Illustration: Jenni Jobe

John Adam - Supertanker

John Adam - Supertanker

A foreboding painting by John Adam. Showing a hulking container ship pushing its way through scattering birds on Western Port. This painting will feature in John's exhibition from 27th July @Saraghi artspace in Cowes.

Dredging Westernport  - The Argus

Dredging Westernport - The Argus

The Argus (Melbourne) 20 August 1914

Dredging at BHP jetty site 1970

Dredging at BHP jetty site 1970

Dredging kills Fish - Argus 24/3/17

Dredging kills Fish - Argus 24/3/17

Dredging in Westernport dumping of silt kills fish. Read more here 

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Blue Carbon Storages in Westernport

Blue Carbon Storages in Westernport

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Where Blue Carbon is Stored in Westernport
Westernport - Save Western port today. For tomorrow.
Talking to Tooradin Fisho's
Sick Fish
Yangshan Port in China is the model proposed
Dredge Spoil would fill 15 MCG's
The effect of dredging Diagram
Luke Donnellan MP wants coal shipping from Hastings
10612966_710705339000588_3994550070340858515_n.jpg
Westernport is a Ramsar Site
Environment Minister Wrong again
Birdlife of Western Port
Save Westernport Oil Spill Video
Western Port's Future?
World Leading Futurists and Ecologists
Scenario Workshop Participants
Build it but will they come? Logistics
Basscoast post April 12 2014
Cowes, Silverleaves
Eastern Entrance, Cape Woolmai
Gardeners Channel, South French Island
Looking North
Tooradin
Opposite Crib Point
Tooradin Mudbanks
Victoria's thriving marine national parks & Sanctuaries
Tooradin
Parallel to Crib Point
San Remo and Newhaven
Yaringa National Park
Swinging Basin Site
Art Exhibition
Oil Spill Animation in Westerport during Summer from Long Island Point Jetty
Storm Damage Pre Dredging
Western Port Bay Explored
lang lang erosion north.jpg
lang lang shore erosion.jpg
mal drive ramp 28 june.jpg
malcolm drive erosion 28 June.jpg
more lang lang erosion control.jpg
queensferry entrance.jpg
queensferry erosion 3.jpg
corinella back to hut.jpg
corinella boat ramp 1.jpg
corinella boat ramp 2.jpg
corinella boat ramp car park.jpg
Tidemasters Boat Tour
Tidemasters Tour
Build it but will they come?
Maybe the Government should protect it!
What are they Exploiting? I mean Exporting
John Adam - Supertanker
Dredging Westernport  - The Argus
Dredging at BHP jetty site 1970
Dredging kills Fish - Argus 24/3/17
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Blue Carbon Storages in Westernport

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