For some time now the debate has been raging about the proposed Gold Coast Cruise Terminal with the government currently underway with an Enviromental Impact Assesment underway.
The cruise is terminal's suggested location is the Spit where protests have been held and objections have been made based on it's affect on surfing conditions at Stradbroke Island, it's affect on a renowned diving location and for more take a look at Save our Spit.
Although if this is done right there could be very little impact and what a boost to the area. In a fact sheet for Gold Coast Cruise Terminal it is stated that an expected boost to the economy of $100 million and $53 million per year of operation would be on the cards.
Taking a real look at the area it really is a paddock of dying shrubs and the lagoon (was to be Marine Stadium) is man made anyway. A low impact development would be an absolute bonus to the area with enhanced recreational facilities and guaranteed preservation of nature reserves and Doug Jennings Park.
Numerous developers have placed expressions of interest including Gold Coast Cruise Port Consortium, Macquarie Bank/Seymour Group Consortium, Marina Cost D'Oro, Multiplex, Oceana, Port Binnli Pty Ltd, Raptis Group, Spitech and Sunland Group Ltd.
My self.... can't wait for it!
