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Newcastle Herald
Newcastle Herald
National
Matt Carr

New artificial reef to be a marine reserve, government confirms

DEEP: The artificial reef will be a marine reserve in the same way as the HMAS Adelaide wreck, pictured, off Avoca.

FISHERS will help the state government decide precisely where a new offshore artificial reef on the Central Coast will settle.

Minister for Agriculture Dugald Saunders on Tuesday confirmed that a process involving more than 1200 submissions had chosen Terrigal for the structure.

It joins one recently announced for Forster.

"The sheer volume of submissions is a testament to how popular these reefs are in providing high-quality fishing experiences, it's fantastic news for anglers and local businesses that have struggled over the last two years," Mr Saunders said.

"These reefs provide a cost-effective method to improve fishing practices and drive economic growth, while also providing significant ecological and productivity benefits."

The reef will be a marine reserve, the government confirmed.

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