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Dive HMAS Brisbane update16th March 2009 |
Dive HMAS Brisbane Report update 16th March 2009
Dive Report: There was no evidence of any oil/sludge fallout on the Inner Gneerings on Sunday.
Viz at The Caves was 5-8 metres and water temp. was on 24C. Seas were flat and there was no surge at all. It is just amazing how quickly the sea settled after cyclone Hamish and just goes to prove that those who sit on their hands waiting for a week of clear weather before booking a dive end up missing out.
Sunshine Coast Beach Recovery - Update 4
Sunshine Coast Regional Council (SCRC) has advised that the Beach Recovery Program has progressed effectively this weekend, with approximately 85% of the oil spillage removed from affected Sunshine Coast beaches. All heavy machinery has now been removed and emergency and council staff are continuing the clean up process by hand.
At this stage, 17 of 25 Sunshine Coast beaches are open and providing a clean and safe swimming environment for residents and visitors. EPA has advised to date only 17 birds or animals are known to be affected by the oil spill.
Tourism operations which remain unaffected as at 5pm, 16 March 2009
Sunshine Coast beaches which are open:
Bribie Island
Bulcock Beach
Kings Beach
Dicky Beach
Mooloolaba 1 Catamarans
Mooloolaba Spit
Mooloolaba Main Beach
Alex Headland
Maroochydore Beach
Hyatt Regency Coolum Beach
Coolum Beach
Coolum North Beach
Peregian Beach
North Peregian Beach
Sunrise Beach
Sunshine Beach
Noosa Main Beach
Please note Lake Currimundi and Currimundi Dam are also open and have not been affected.
Upcoming Sunshine Coast events are due to proceed as normal, including the continued activities for the Noosa Festival of Surfing, 15 – 22 March 2009 and the Mooloolaba Triathlon scheduled to commence 27 March 2009.
Please note, Coolum Beach was previously closed by lifesavers due to foam not the presence of oil. There is currently ocean foam and tannin lying on the surface of the water across certain stretches of the Coast’s beaches as a result of Cyclone Hamish which should not be confused with oil residue.
The PADI IDC, instructor course, is scheduled for March and there are still spaces available for anyone wishing to embark on an exciting career that gives you a qualification and hence an ability to work, that is recognised the world over. Call the dive centre on 07 5444 5656 for details or email to
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