- Destroy a very valuable historical site which contains three possible slave cemeteries (possibly one of the largest ever found in the Caribbean!), an 18th century plantation cemetery, two possible slave villages, and a plantation complex;
- Have a dramatic impact on the island’s scenic views that will hamper tourism development and the atmosphere of a rural area that St. Eustatius (as The Historical Gem) is famous for;
- Increase the risk of accidents, major oil spill, damage to the island’s ecosystem in an area very close to schools, residential, touristic & recreational areas, and in the approach route of an airport;
- Lead to the destruction of several natural reef systems in the Statia Natural Marine Park because of the new to be built jetty;
- No longer give access to The Lower Town (main) beach of the island and popular dive sites.
Arguments Against the Expansion
SEAD believes that the proposed location for expansion of NuStar Energy L.P. in The Farm area on St. Eustatius is not a good idea, because it will:
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