Will marine parks stop the desalination plants at Port Bonython and Port Stanvac?
No. Marine parks are not intended as a mechanism to stop coastal developments, such as desalination plants, marinas or resorts. Rather, marine parks will be zoned and managed so as to accommodate well-planned development in suitable areas, as determined through the current development assessment process. Management plans with zoning will be developed for each marine park to provide for a range of activities and uses, including coastal development, shipping and infrastructure activities in certain zones and areas, as well as to provide areas of greater protection.
