In this report, the recommendation will justify which proposal will be the best option for the Gold Coast and the future management of the Spit.
The most beneficial option for the Spit is proposal 1. The conservation of the Spit will be a great asset towards the Gold Coast. The project will benefit the Gold Coast; the plan has many key positive social, economic and environmental aspects that support the Spit while also maximizing the interest of the community.
It is important that the Spit will be conserved for future generations. The Spit’s environmental factors and natural beauty should not be destroyed by high density urban developments. Natural open space areas will assist the community as The Gold Coast City Council (2008) states that …show more content…
As the Spit is home to well-known beaches, the conservation of the spit will attract more tourists. Tourists and residents will also be able to experience the beauties of nature, as they can also embrace activities such as surfing, diving and fishing which will provide money for many stakeholders. The Gold Coast City Council (2008) states that 56% of the Gold Coast overnight visitors and 30% of day visitors go to the beach also based on a study conducted by Tourism Research Australia, 74% of tourists goes to the beach. Shown by these statistics, the beaches along with the natural open spaces in the Gold Coast are an important factor for attracting tourists helping the economy grow. The Spit will be recognized for its environmental values, allowing people to connect with nature. The proposal will more importantly protect and enhance the environment, save our Broadwater Inc (2014) claims that conserving the Spit will save the habitats of dugongs, dolphins, migratory birds and over 450 species of marine life in the Gold Coast Seaway. The project will also preserve vegetation and support many geographical features within the Spit. Soft engineering will be used around the Spit; leaving little impact on the environment unlike proposal 2 as Community Run (2014) states the proposal will require
The most beneficial option for the Spit is proposal 1. The conservation of the Spit will be a great asset towards the Gold Coast. The project will benefit the Gold Coast; the plan has many key positive social, economic and environmental aspects that support the Spit while also maximizing the interest of the community.
It is important that the Spit will be conserved for future generations. The Spit’s environmental factors and natural beauty should not be destroyed by high density urban developments. Natural open space areas will assist the community as The Gold Coast City Council (2008) states that …show more content…
As the Spit is home to well-known beaches, the conservation of the spit will attract more tourists. Tourists and residents will also be able to experience the beauties of nature, as they can also embrace activities such as surfing, diving and fishing which will provide money for many stakeholders. The Gold Coast City Council (2008) states that 56% of the Gold Coast overnight visitors and 30% of day visitors go to the beach also based on a study conducted by Tourism Research Australia, 74% of tourists goes to the beach. Shown by these statistics, the beaches along with the natural open spaces in the Gold Coast are an important factor for attracting tourists helping the economy grow. The Spit will be recognized for its environmental values, allowing people to connect with nature. The proposal will more importantly protect and enhance the environment, save our Broadwater Inc (2014) claims that conserving the Spit will save the habitats of dugongs, dolphins, migratory birds and over 450 species of marine life in the Gold Coast Seaway. The project will also preserve vegetation and support many geographical features within the Spit. Soft engineering will be used around the Spit; leaving little impact on the environment unlike proposal 2 as Community Run (2014) states the proposal will require