History
Oakagee was a location on the Northampton railway line in the era between 1879 and 1957.
The site was first considered as a port and railway terminus approximately 30 years ago.
Opposition to the project from locals has highlighted environmental concerns including the destruction of the nearby and pristine Coronation Beach.
Lobbying in favour of the project has been from a partnership known as Geraldton Iron Ore Alliance which includes miners Mount Gibson Iron, Midwest Corporation (ASX:MIS), Murchison Metals Ltd (ASX:MMX), Gindalbie Metals (ASX:GBG), Golden West Resources, Royal Resources Ltd, Asia Iron Holdings Ltd and Atlas Iron Ltd.
The alternative project considered by the government was to deepen and enlarge the existing Geraldton Port, however this was considered non-viable due to environmental issues associated with the port being situated relatively close to the city.
Read more about this topic: Oakajee Port
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