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Denman residents raise beach hazards linked to aquaculture

Residents told the Local Trust Committee about hazards on Denman beaches and concerns over changes to shellfish tenures.

The Denman Firestarter · reporting 2018-09-13 · compiled 2026-10-01

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Residents raised concerns at the August 7 Local Trust Committee meeting about beach hazards they attributed to aquaculture, including rebar spikes, loose nets and other infrastructure. ^[1]

One resident suggested signs in dangerous areas and asked the committee to assist. ^[1]

Another raised concern that a shellfish tenure changing from a licence to a lease could bypass the committee’s zoning process and change a W1 Marine Conservation zone to a W3 Aquaculture Zone without local government notification. ^[1]

The minutes record these as public comments; they do not record a committee decision on either concern. ^[1]

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