Proposal 1 is the extension of Moreton Bay Marine Park to include protection of The Spit and Broadwater as park and conservation zone.
The conservation of the Spit will support the local community and tourism as people will be able to embrace a range of recreational activities. The Spit will be able to support the local community and tourism due to world-class experiences and the open spaces where families will be able to bond together as they connect with nature. …show more content…
A casino will most likely provoke many gambling problems and encourage gambling influencing many people. Gambling will create many issues in Australia and affect many families and individuals. The community enjoys and uses the Broadwater and islands as they go swimming, boating, sailing and fishing. Proposal 2’s development will destroy this freedom and privilege for locals. The Australian Government stated that in 2009, 70% of Australians participated in some form of gambling. The proposal will also severely impact traffic, infrastructure and population affecting the daily lives of people. The resort and casino alone will cost approximately $2 billion. $25 million has already been spent in the past three years and large amounts of money will have to be provided for more than 1652 jobs during the development and 1019 permanent jobs once it opens. Community run (2014) states the proposal will require millions of m3 of dredging, excavate sand and shingle from sea beds will destroy habitats of over 450 species of marine life in the Gold Coast Seaway. Pollutants will also be released into the air from the construction which can have negative impact towards people, animals and