Friday, 7 September 2018

Community to Discuss Marine Park at Meeting

BY TANIA SALITRA

The community will come together tomorrow to discuss a proposed Marine Park for Port Stephens and Lake Macquarie.

The plans include introducing protected zones around the coast preventing commercial and recreational fishing, in a bid to protect marine life.

Swansea MP Yasmin Catley says there's been a lack of consultation on the idea, and is urging people to attend a public meeting with the Department of Primary Industries and Department of Environment and Heritage.

It's on at Blacksmiths Surf Life Saving Club on Saturday 8th September at 2pm.