Fears second Darwin port and industrial hub could have ‘significant adverse impacts’ on health

Proposed $1.5bn development announced by Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce may threaten air, soil and water quality, NT environment report says

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A new Darwin port industrial hub spruiked by the deputy prime minister could have severe impacts on human health, a Northern Territory government environmental report says.

Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce on Tuesday announced $1.5bn to transform Middle Arm Peninsula into a world-leading gas, hydrogen and minerals processing and export precinct.

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source https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/apr/17/fears-second-darwin-port-and-industrial-hub-could-have-significant-adverse-impacts-on-health