Peter Garrett MP
Member for Kingsford Smith
Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Reconciliation and the Arts
"Any expansion of Port Botany needs to take into account the potential impact on the environment during its construction and operation."
"As stated previously, I accept the need for additional port facilities in NSW, but I am not in favour of any expansion which could seriously affect the environmental quality of Botany Bay or result in major increases in traffic and noise for local residents."
"Increased rail access to the site, in conjunction with a dedicated road link from the new terminal directly to the heavy truck route on Foreshore Road, may provide some traffic relief for residents," Mr Garrett said.
"But an expansion of this magnitude - bigger than the Cleland Commission recommended - presents enormous challenges for the State Government on traffic and environmental grounds. It is therefore critical that all planning measures ensure there is no significant impact on the environment or local residents."