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Fear of sewerage spill at Port Hinchinbrook Marina

7/1/2013

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Photo by  Port Hinchinbrook resident
Green water Port Hinchinbrook marina near sewerage outfall
There has been a long history of sewage treatment non-compliance by the developer of "Port Hinchinbrook".

Prior to this recent episode, the developer had already been breached and fined several times for non-compliance.  Until QDEH has laboratory test results (due this week) that would comprise "legal" evidence that raw sewage has been discharged into the marina, it can do no more. 

This latest episode has occurred at a time when a "normalisation" scheme (contents not public) is being proposed by Andrew Cripps (MP Member for Hinchinbrook and Minister for Natural Resources and Mines) and Queensland's Coordinator-General. 
We understand that the Cassowary Coast Regional Council has not yet been involved. 

Residents have mixed views, but generally want the Council to take over much of the development maintenance despite the clear contractual arrangement (eg Deed of Agreement) that the Shire rate payers would not be burdened by maintenance or roads, sewage treatment, water supply etc.
Photo by Port Hinchinbrook resident
Dead Crabs - Port Hinchinbrook marina near sewerage outfall
(Photos  by Port Hinchinbrook residents).
Why should the community pour good money into an "ailing development"? 
MEANWHILE - SOME GOOD NEWS:
Congratulations are due to the Cassowary Coast Regional Council, which has refused the 2012 Stage II Application for rural residential estate and spoil ponds handover to Port Hinchinbrook Services. 

Best wishes for a Happy New Year to all our friends and supporters.

Margaret Moorhouse
ASH

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Related news and articles

Residents fear sewage spill at Port Hinchinbrook marina
ABC Jan 7, 2013
Developer pleads for government help Innisfail Advocate  Jan 5, 2013
Marina probe launched as stink rises over sewage
The Australian January 4, 2013
PH stage II - Council not fooled by questionable development application
ASH media release Aug 12 2012
Shires bouncing  ball will  bounce right back
ASH media release Sept 9 2011
Problems facing PH marina
ABC Far North radio interview  with Margaret Moorhouse June 2 2011
Low fees set for PH development
PDF CSC minutes Nov 13, 2003

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