The Walker Group’s latest images for the development,with Cassim Island,used as a roosting site by migratory birds,in the foreground.Credit:Walker Group
The company has for more than a decade proposed building thousands of apartments,a marina and a retail centre over internationally recognised wetlands along the Cleveland foreshore.
“I have made my proposed decision,which is to protect Moreton Bay from unacceptable impacts from a proposed development,” Plibersek said.
“These wetlands are rare,unique and important to prevent the extinction of animals like the eastern curlew and loggerhead turtle.”
Environmental groups,including the Australian Conservation Foundation,welcomed the move.
“This is a landmark decision for nature and people,” said ACF’s chief executive Kelly O’Shanassy.
One of the most active campaigners against the project,Birdlife Southern Queensland’s Judith Hoyle,said she was heartened by Plibersek’s intervention.