Marine & Coastal

29 April 2002

Heritage Nomination Highlights Harbour Values

The Environment Centre of the Northern Territory and Larrakia Nation Aboriginal Corporation have today launched a joint nomination calling for Darwin Harbour to be listed on the NT Heritage register. This launch forms part of the 2002 Territory Heritage Festival.

Environment Centre coordinator Kirsten Blair said "This nomination details the natural values of Darwin Harbour. It clearly outlines the reasons that Darwin Harbour must be preserved and not treated as a site for industrial development"

"Darwin Harbour has long been recognised by the community for the important natural, cultural, recreational, tourism and aesthetic values it supports The last few years have seen a ground swell of community support for Darwin Harbour protection in the face of ridiculous and destructive development proposals. It is high time for the Government to respond to community expectation and any long term vision for the Territory's furture must include a National Park for Darwin Harbour"

"Heritage listing will be a useful reflection of the value the community places on our precious Harbour. We commend this nomination to the Heritage Advisory Council and look forward to a positive response" Ms Blair concluded.

For further information contact ECNT on 8941 7461
Email: ecnt@octa4.net.au

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