250 Little River residents protest plans for a $3-5 billion Pacific National freight terminal, set in an environmentally sensitive area.
250 residents of Little River, near Melbourne, have protested against plans for a $3-5 billion Pacific National freight terminal, set to handle up to two million containers annually. The proposed site, yet to be approved, is located in an environmentally sensitive area, raising concerns about its impact on local grasslands, wildlife, and the Western Grassland Reserve and Ramsar wetlands. Little River residents argue that the project threatens endangered species and rare grasslands, while also bringing significant noise, light pollution, and fumes emissions to the area. The town's local action group has gathered over 5,000 signatures opposing the terminal.
August 24, 2024
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