Corindi River cleared of flood debris
Storm and flood debris has been removed from the Corindi River in the Northern Rivers region as part of the state’s largest ever clean-up of its shorelines, waterways and beaches following severe rain and floods in March.
Approximately 65 cubic metres of waste has been removed from the river since clean-up works commenced in early April by NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) contractor Avcon Projects Australasia.
EPA Director Incident Management and Environmental Health Arminda Ryan said the contactor had done an incredible job and there were many other people who also contributed to the extensive clean-up.
“The clean-up involved a significant amount of planning and combined innovative technology and aerial surveillance with on the ground intelligence from the public, community groups, council and other agencies to locate debris and waste,” Ms Ryan said.
“The end result means we have an enormous amount of debris now removed from the river, including a substantial amount of debris from surrounding agricultural activities like plastic sheeting, ‘grow bags’ and containers all part of the clean-up”.
The clean-up spanned a five-kilometre length of the river upstream of the Pacific Highway which had the greatest impact. This has been effective in stopping the waste moving further downstream into the Solitary Islands Marine Park where it would pose a risk to our marine life.
Ms Ryan thanked the community for their patience during the clean-up.
Members of the community can report flood debris in local rivers and beaches to the Environment Line on 131 555 or info@epa.nsw.gov.au.
Please visit the EPA website for more information regarding community safety during the state wide clean-up.