Dear Mr Mayor
I hear with some alarm that there is a proposal to dump dredging spoil on the
flats in front of the Esplanade to create an artificial "beach".
There are beautiful beaches just 10 minutes drive to the north at Holloways,
Yorkey's Knob, etc., making it difficult to understand
the need for a reclaimed environment that will revert to tidal flats and
mangroves without constant maintenance and its consequent cost to ratepayers.
I wonder whether consideration has been given to the revenue loss to local
businesses from visitors?
Every visitor to the Wet Tropics interested in birds makes the Cairns Esplanade
a "must" for the visiting migratory shorebirds that rely on that environment,
as well as the mangroves and boardwalk at the northern end?
Over 150 bird species have been seen at this unique spot ("Easily the best
place to observe shorebirds (waders) in comfort from a park bench within the
city.")
When I visit Cairns (I first visited in 1973) I stay at Rydges, Holiday Inn or
Pacific International because they are on the Esplanade!
It will be disappointing to say the least if this development takes away a
world class destination for bird watchers!
Regards
Peter Horler
Pine Mountain, Queensland
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