Derelict pontoons removed from once popular Brisbane creek
More than 10 abandoned and derelict pontoons have been removed from a creek on Brisbane’s bayside.
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MORE than 10 abandoned and derelict pontoons have been removed from a creek on Brisbane’s bayside as part a State Government initiative.
The environmental rehabilitation of Bulimba Creek has taken a big step forward with the removal of the pontoons from Aquarium Passage.
State Member for Lytton Joan Pease said the move was part of the State Government’s ongoing War on Wrecks.
“The impact of abandoned and derelict vessels on our state’s waterways is extensive, creating a danger to navigation and a hazard to environment,” she said.
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“I appreciate the efforts local communities are making to restore long-neglected estuarine tributaries to their natural state.
“A contractor is in the process of removing 14 abandoned and derelict pontoons from the once-popular mooring area.
“The Palaszczuk Government has also launched compliance action for the removal of three abandoned vessels in the same stretch of water with more wreck removals to follow.
“Wherever owners can be identified, we will continue to expect them to meet their responsibilities to either repair or remove derelict vessels.
“Maritime Safety Queensland has powers to intervene where owners fail to act and recover costs through the court.”
“I implore boat owners to look carefully at their capacity to maintain vessels over the long term and take early steps to avoid creating these hazards in the first place.”
In Wynnum Creek, Maritime Safety Queensland are seeking an order through the courts to remove a derelict vessel near the Fox St bridge.
Joan Pease is hosting a Wynnum Creek clean-up for Clean Up Australia Day on Sunday, meeting at Greene Park Wynnum at 7am.
“Keeping our waterways clean is a community responsibility and I’m looking forward to getting out there again for our clean-up,” Ms Pease said.
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