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World Heritage queries proposed dredging of Great Barrier Reef
The Guardian
09 August 2013
The United Nations body responsible for world heritage has said the Australian government has not informed it of plans to create one of the world's largest coalports adjacent to the The Great Barrier Reef and should put development on hold.
Marc Patry, programme specialist at the UNESCO World Heritage Centre, told Guardian Australia that a letter was sent to the government on Thursday asking for more information on proposed dredging to expand the Abbot Point site. Read more
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