Family-favourite beach spot closed by city council—here’s why locals are worried
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A recent event has put a spotlight on the health and safety of one of the Gold Coast’s most popular natural attractions.
What initially appeared to be a minor issue has quickly raised questions about its impact on the local environment.
As the situation unfolds, the community is left wondering: how serious is this, and what steps are being taken to address it?
Gold Coast locals and visitors were warned not to swim in Currumbin Creek this week following a significant sewage spill.
The Gold Coast City Council stated that the leak occurred as a result of construction work on the M1, where a sewerage main was ruptured on Duringan St sometime on 10 December.
While workers were quick to contain the spill, the council confirmed that sewage still entered the creek.
In response, warning signs were put up to alert the public about the contamination.
A council spokesperson told the Gold Coast Bulletin on Thursday that inspections of the creek had shown conditions to be returning to normal.
However, they advised that swimming should still be avoided.
‘In an abundance of caution, the City recommends avoiding swimming in the Currumbin Creek downstream from the spill site until test results are received tomorrow. We will keep the community updated,’ the spokesperson stated.
Last year, Tallebudgera Creek was also closed due to a major sewerage leak traced to a burst pipe from the Eleanora wastewater treatment plant in Palm Beach. That leak resulted in untreated waste spilling over bushland and into the creek.
In a previous story, we highlighted the alarming sewage leak that threatened the Albert River ecosystem. This incident raised serious concerns about the safety of the local seafood supply and public health.
Read the full article here.
How prepared are we for such environmental risks, and what more can be done to protect our waterways? We’d love to hear your thoughts—drop a comment below.
What initially appeared to be a minor issue has quickly raised questions about its impact on the local environment.
As the situation unfolds, the community is left wondering: how serious is this, and what steps are being taken to address it?
Gold Coast locals and visitors were warned not to swim in Currumbin Creek this week following a significant sewage spill.
The Gold Coast City Council stated that the leak occurred as a result of construction work on the M1, where a sewerage main was ruptured on Duringan St sometime on 10 December.
While workers were quick to contain the spill, the council confirmed that sewage still entered the creek.
In response, warning signs were put up to alert the public about the contamination.
A council spokesperson told the Gold Coast Bulletin on Thursday that inspections of the creek had shown conditions to be returning to normal.
However, they advised that swimming should still be avoided.
‘In an abundance of caution, the City recommends avoiding swimming in the Currumbin Creek downstream from the spill site until test results are received tomorrow. We will keep the community updated,’ the spokesperson stated.
Last year, Tallebudgera Creek was also closed due to a major sewerage leak traced to a burst pipe from the Eleanora wastewater treatment plant in Palm Beach. That leak resulted in untreated waste spilling over bushland and into the creek.
In a previous story, we highlighted the alarming sewage leak that threatened the Albert River ecosystem. This incident raised serious concerns about the safety of the local seafood supply and public health.
Read the full article here.
How prepared are we for such environmental risks, and what more can be done to protect our waterways? We’d love to hear your thoughts—drop a comment below.
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