Save Westernport from AGL's giant polluting gas ship

Westernport Bay is a wetland sanctuary for Weedy Sea Dragons, Australian fur seals and migratory birds like the Eastern Curlew. And it's where AGL plan to build a massive polluting gas import terminal.

Call on the Victorian Parliament to use its wetlands review to properly protect our mangroves, birds and marine life from irreversible damage and inappropriate development.

Westernport Bay is a wetland sanctuary for Weedy Sea Dragons, Australian fur seals and migratory birds like the Eastern Curlew. And it's where AGL plan to build a massive polluting gas import terminal.

Call on the Victorian Parliament to use its wetlands review to properly protect our mangroves, birds and marine life from irreversible damage and inappropriate development.

Protect Westernport's rare wetlands from AGL's dirty gas plans

Ask the Victorian Parliament to put community and wildlife first in their wetlands inquiry. AGL must not be allowed to build a giant polluting gas ship in pristine Westernport Bay.

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Dear Committee Members,

The 2016 Victorian Auditor General’s report "Meeting Obligations to Protect Ramsar Wetlands" raised some key deficiencies, and I’m pleased to see the Parliament following up to review the Government’s response.

Wetlands play a vital role in the functioning of global ecosystems, from migratory bird and fish breeding to storing carbon from the atmosphere. Victoria is blessed to have diverse wetland environments, all with unique characteristics, plants, animals, fish and insects.

While I look forward to following the work of this committee with regard to all Ramsar wetlands in our beautiful state, I’m writing to make a submission focused on the wetlands in Westernport Bay.

I am deeply concerned by the current AGL proposal to bring a Floating Storage and Regasification ship to Westernport Bay. I feel this ship presents a real threat to Westernport’s fragile mangrove ecosystem. This is the most southerly mangrove system in the world and is home to threatened migratory birds like the Eastern Curlew.

I am concerned about AGL's proposal for two key reasons.

First, I’m worried about the proposed ship’s direct impact on the mangroves, fish, birds and other life in the bay as a result of being permanently parked in the bay and dumping cooled and chlorinated water. I’m also worried about increased boat traffic to fill the ship, and the impact this may have on marine animals like whales.

Second, at a time when the impacts of climate change are more and more felt, I’m deeply troubled that our state is considering a new fossil fuel project, let alone in a sensitive and precious mangrove wetland. I cannot understand the need for Victoria to consider importing gas, when we should instead be supporting households, business and industry to transition to renewable energy alternatives.

Thank you for the opportunity to make the committee aware of my concerns about the proposed AGL ship and also to share my passion for wetland conservation across Victoria.

I look forward to great outcomes for our wetlands as a result of this inquiry.

Kind regards

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