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Monday December 9th 2013

Hundreds of Cairns residents voiced concerns about the proposed Aquis mega resort development last Thursday.

Attendees discussed the pros and cons, including job construction versus possible future unemployment, environmental risks including storm surges and river flooding, economic sustainability, Cairns as a gambling destination, and added value to the region as a tourist destination.

In a Opens external link in new windowNewsport poll yesterday, 63 per cent (54) of the 84 respondents supported the Aquis development, with less than a third (28 per cent) voting 'No'.

 

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Related Newsport stories: 

Opens external link in new window'Water issues top public concerns for Aquis' October 7, 2013

Opens external link in new window'Yorkey's Knob locals give casino thumbs up' August 7, 2013

Opens external link in new window'Yorkey's Knob mega casino gets go-ahead' August 5, 2013

 

Around the web:

Opens external link in new windowAquis Great Barrier Reef Resort Official Website

Opens external link in new window'Hundreds of Cairns residents air Aquis mega resort fears' December 6, 2013, ABC News

Opens external link in new windowAquis Resort at the Great Barrier Reef - Project Overview October 4, 2013, Queensland Government

Opens external link in new window'Billionaire Tony Fung looks for casino mates' 19 August, 2013, BRW.

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An image from the Aquis submission to the State Government, illustrating the project's benefits.
An image from the Aquis submission to the State Government, illustrating the project's benefits.
(Left) An impression of the Aquis Resort, and (right) the location of the development site in Yorkeys Knob.
(Left) An impression of the Aquis Resort, and (right) the location of the development site in Yorkeys Knob.