Government announces review of Mooloolah River Bar

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The Qld Government has announced an expert independent review into long-and-short-term solutions to address shoaling at the Mooloolah River bar on the Sunshine Coast.

The review will develop recommendations to help prevent or mitigate shoaling events, taking into account the varying views of the current Stakeholder Reference Group. Minister for Transport and Main Roads Brent Mickelberg said the review would consider impacts on the community, tourism operators, and maritime and recreational users.

Maritime Safety Queensland has already conducted targeted dredging of the bar in June as part of the Western Channel Trial, and mariners continue to receive regular warnings about conditions. Read the review's Terms of Reference.