Government to build centre on mainland instead following community campaign against the development
The Western Australian government has abandoned plans for a $3.3m “discovery centre” on Penguin Island following a community campaign against the development.
“The health and welfare of the little penguins is our number-one priority when considering how best to plan for the future of Penguin Island,” Whitby said.“I understand the decision will disappoint some and reduce the number of days that people can visit the island, but I believe the community will support measures to protect this vulnerable population of penguins, which are being impacted by a changing climate.
Whitby also allocated $250,000 to investigate moving the centre to the mainland and $150,000 to support additional research.and would have included a sprinkler system below a deck that planners said would help cool sheltering penguins during future heatwaves.
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