Community
24 March, 2025
Creek and marina clean-up
EMERGENCY debris removal from One Mile Creek and the Port Hinchinbrook commercial basin has been awarded to Australasian Marine Associates Pty Ltd.
Cassowary Coast Regional Council approved the project to be funded under category C of the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA), designed to assist councils with the cost of debris clean-up and disposal after a disaster.
A council spokeswoman said, after finalising contract details, equipment would be mobilised, with work expected to begin in mid-April, 2025.
“This phase focuses on removing debris that poses safety risks to recreational boaters and smaller commercial vessels,” she said.
“Poor navigational conditions, caused by debris, can lead to accidents and groundings, creating significant hazards.
“It’s important to note that this phase is not about dredging, but about removing natural debris (e.g rocks and vegetation), man-made debris and hazardous materials from the flooding event.
“Future dredging cannot proceed without first completing this critical step of debris removal.”
The spokeswoman said the council was committed to fixing up Cardwell and Port Hinchinbrook after the recent floods.
