Dinosaur footprints could stymie Broome marina site chosen after decades of discussion

Written on the 19 March 2017

National Heritage-listed dinosaur footprints at the site recently chosen for a new Broome marina could upset plans that have taken decades to negotiate, according to a stakeholder group.

An agreement was recently reached between government stakeholders and Indigenous traditional owners after a report found the site between Entrance Point and Riddell Point on the West Australian coast did not impact on Aboriginal heritage.

But National Heritage-listed dinosaur footprints at the proposed marina site are likely to be a hurdle to development, according to a spokesperson from the Dinosaur Coast Management Group (DCMG) which includes community members, scientists and the Department of Parks and Wildlife.

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Sourc: ABC Kimberley