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$1.4 Billion Queensland Harbour Project Rejected on Environmental Grounds

The federal government said it made the decision after considering the environmental impacts of the project and consulting with relevant stakeholders.
$1.4 Billion Queensland Harbour Project Rejected on Environmental Grounds
People gather along the Wynnum foreshore in Brisbane, Australia, on Oct. 3, 2021. Dan Peled/Getty Images
Alfred Bui
Alfred Bui
4/9/2024|Updated: 4/9/2024
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A $1.4 billion (US$930 million) harbour project in Queensland is likely to be abolished after nearly a decade of planning due to concerns about its environmental impacts.

This comes as federal Environment and Water Minister Tanya Plibersek proposed to reject the development of the Toondah Harbour near the city of Brisbane.

Alfred Bui
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Alfred Bui is an Australian reporter based in Melbourne and focuses on local and business news. He is a former small business owner and has two master’s degrees in business and business law. Contact him at [email protected].
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