God knows, Anna Bligh wasn't too concerned with the environmental impact of dredging, but Newman doesn't give a toss.
The following from a pre-election article:
He said $30 million would be set aside for the Gold Coast project from the Marine Infrastructure Fund.
When asked if he would order an environmental impact study to see how the dredging would affect the environment and surf beaches in the area, Mr Newman said he would not.
"We are quite confident this can be done and protect the environment," he said.
(snip)
Mr Newman conceded he had not read any of the studies done on dredging the Gold Coast Broadwater.
More at: http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/lnps-dredge-pledge-environmental-study-ruled-out-20120309-1uol0.html
I am really concerned for the Great Barrier Reef - current dredging is already breaching the World Heritage guidelines for its preservation, and I'm afraid Newman will finish it off if he's not checked.
The best hope I can see is that the Greens willl pressure the Federal Government to step in, which I think they can do, although they'd probably be reluctant. This might be a good cause for GetUp!
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