Dust-up over new quarry divides coastal town that’s become a hit with tourists
Residents of the coastal town of Fish Creek are protesting plans for a new quarry, citing concerns over noise, dust, and environmental degradation. The operator claims the project is necessary and will be managed with appropriate controls.
Why it matters
The conflict illustrates the tension between industrial development and the preservation of local environmental and lifestyle values in regional communities.
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Share A A A Atop the rolling hills of Fish Creek, the panoramic South Gippsland coast stretches out below in stunning glory. The Strzelecki Ranges, Wilsons Promontory, Corner and Shallow inlets are among the world-class landscapes that greet both travellers and locals alike.
For more than 30 years, this treasured landscape has drawn in residents and small-scale farmers who have built homes and livelihoods within Fish Creek’s lush green hills.
Plans for a new quarry, nearby an existing pit, have sparked concerns among residents in Fish Creek. Eddie Jim But soon, the view may also include a gaping hole in the ground , with plans to build a new quarry among the idyllic farmland triggering alarm in the community amid concerns about dust, noise and environmental damage.
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