The Fitzroy Delta is the largest and most significant estuarine system at the end of the largest river catchment on the East Coast of Australia. It feeds directly into the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area and is therefore critical to the health, functionality & values of the Great Barrier Reef

What threatens the Fitzroy Delta, Keppel Bay and the Great Barrier Reef?  

3 Industrial Developments, including 2 Coal Export Terminals, are planned for the Fitzroy River Delta at the southern end of Keppel Bay. 

1. 1.BICET –  Xstrata’s - Balaclava Island Coal Export Terminal
   

2. 2.FTP –  Mitchell Group’s Fitzroy Terminal Project
   

3. GPC Sea Hill -  Gladstone Port Corporation’s planned industrial expansion

Click here to download the KAFDA Fact Sheet to learn more about what is proposed, how it will impact you and what we can do about it

Cumulative impacts aside, if just 1 of these proposals were allowed to go ahead there would be considerable and drastic changes to the ecology and functioning of the Fitzroy Delta, Keppel Bay and the Great Barrier Reef.

The Fitzroy River is the largest river catchment - feeding the largest estuarine system - feeding the ecosystem of the Great Barrier Reef.

These proposed developments will result in huge impacts on the water and air quality with removal of habitat and consequently loss of species.

The recent UNESCO report on the GBR clearly stated that the State and Federal Government should “Not permit any new port development or associated infrastructure outside of the existing and long-established major port areas within and adjoining the property” The Report further identified: Page 31: “Balaclava Island Coal Export Terminal, Fitzroy Terminal Project: The location of both these proposals has potentially serious impacts on one of three important populations of the endemic Australian Snubfin Dolphin. …… This area is in excellent condition at this moment. Potential spills in the area would be particularly difficult to mitigate and have potential disastrous effects in case of accidents considering the degradation of the coastal and inshore areas in the southern part of the property:” Page 51: “The mission noted a clear consensus among nearly all stakeholders and people met that if port developments were to be consented, they should be located within the existing major ports along the coast of Queensland. These include Gladstone (but not Port Alma/north of Curtis Island), Hay Point,…….” “A majority of stakeholders, including all scientific experts, expressed clear concerns, for example, over port developments proposed in pristine locations at Wongai and the Fitzroy River Estuary (Balaclava Island and Fitzroy Terminal Project).” It goes on to reference the Fitzroy Basin Association’s report on the proposed developments for the Fitzroy Estuary

How will this affect you?   

Not only will the lifestyle and health of the local residents be at risk from coal pollution, our nation and the world may lose a World Heritage Listed Area to the destructive effects of coal pollution on the Great Barrier Reef. 

Is the risk of losing our lifestyle, environmental and physical wellbeing worth the short term profit? We invite you to assess the facts and get involved in our efforts to save this region from devastation.

REMEMBER THIS IS YOUR BAY – YOUR DELTA – YOUR CHOICE!

Take ACTION NOW!

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How can you help? 

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Get involved and you can make a difference! Support the Keppel and Fitzroy Delta Alliance in its work to PROTECT KEPPEL BAY. Follow our link above for further information.