Mackay LMAC

The Mackay Local Marine Advisory Committee (LMAC) covers one of the longer expanses of coast of all the LMACs in the Great Barrier Reef, extending from Midge Point in the north, to Broadsound in the south.  It includes the three coastal shires of Mackay, Sarina and Broadsound.

Regional focus

Located midway between Brisbane and Cairns, Mackay is on the coast where the Pioneer River meets the Coral Sea. The economy is based on sugar cane, mining and beef cattle.

Today, the Mackay region is increasingly popular as a holiday destination for travellers seeking an unspoiled, friendly contrast to the more developed tourist areas elsewhere. Coal mining has also flourished in the region.

Recent activities

  • Raising community awareness of relevant marine/coastal issues
  • Supporting and increasing awareness of key issues facing cane growers, farm sustainability, environmental initiatives undertaken
  • Shipping issues such as ballast water dispersal and anti foulants due to the heavily increased activity of international ships directly arriving to the port of Hay Point, Mackay
  • Production of  a community brochure to assist understanding of marine zoning areas and locations of boat ramps

LMAC Membership

 
Name
 Position
Theresa Morgan
 Chair
Caitlin Davies
 Secretary/Treasurer
Mark Ahern
 Member
Simone Baker
 Member
John Eden
 Member
Fay Griffin
 Member
Darrell McLennan
 Member
Mabel Quakawoot
 Member
John Sweet
 Member
Les Todd
 Member
Tony Vidler
 Member
Kerri Woodcock
 Member

More information

For further information on the Whitsunday LMAC please contact:

Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
Central Regional Office
PO Box 94
MACKAY  QLD  4740
Tel: (07) 4951 3454
Fax: (07) 4951 3487
Email: central.region@gbrmpa.gov.au
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