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Penrhyn Estuary

To: Phil Straw <>
Subject: Penrhyn Estuary
From: Penn Gwynne <>
Date: Wed, 7 May 2003 18:45:41 -0700 (PDT)
Problems occur when you get two greatly conflicting emails, mind you when the truth comes out, then the fun of destroying the reputations of some becomes most enjoyable. Should we think about the cost factor of wasting the time and money of others?
 
Stacking shipping containers six high is illegal and unsafe. OH&S and inclement weather patterns and seismic movements.

TERRILL NORDSTROM <> wrote:
 
In response to Phil Straws comments on Penrhyn Estuary that wader numbers have decreased and that the area is under constant change from public activities, and that money for rehabilitation is hard to come by, is no excuss to allow a near natural area to be destroyed.
 
The Port Botany Corp plans to encircle Penrhyn Estuary with a container terminal with containers stacked six high on the southern side and a railway line on the other two sides with a 108 train movements per day.
 
Forget about bird hides and board walks as there won't be any birds.
 
We are talking about dredging Botany Bay 16 metres deep and filling in 70 hectares of the bay, I cannot see how this will enhance the environment???
 
Terrill Nordstrom


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