The community is lobbying to have it re-dredged

Matthew Kelly
December 9 2019 - 6:00pm
The start of the sand transfer system at the mouth of the Myall River. The system transfers sand from the river to Jimmys Beach and Winda Woppa. Picture: Simone DePeak
The start of the sand transfer system at the mouth of the Myall River. The system transfers sand from the river to Jimmys Beach and Winda Woppa. Picture: Simone DePeak

The mouth of the Myall River at Tea Gardens urgently needs to be dredged to prevent a deterioration in water quality throughout the estuary, locals believe.

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Matthew Kelly

Matthew Kelly

Journalist

Matthew Kelly has worked as a journalist for more than 25 years. He has been working as a general reporter at the Newcastle Herald since 2018. In recent years he has reported on subjects including environment, energy, water security, manufacturing and higher education. He has previously covered issues including the health and environmental impacts of uncovered coal wagons in the Hunter Valley, the pollution of legacy of former industrial sites and freedom of information issues.

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