Large tides could wash more debris ashore
Large tides have moved Hawkesbury River flood debris around, with more likely to wash up on local beaches, according to Clean4Shore co-ordinator Mr Graham Johnston.
"These big tides will float out debris, and with stronger outgoing tides, most of this will go seaward, and possibly back on the Central Coast beaches," he said.
"Not a good outcome.
"The small litter present had masses of polystyrene about plate size on the higher tidal marks with 10 large bags collected on Friday.
"Car tyres, larger buckets and crates were also hauled on board."
Conditions on the "Sport and Rec" beaches included a large shore break, making loading difficult, he said.
"The peak high tide allowed access to the picturesque Little Pittwater Bay, where a group of bushwalkers assisted in hauling a large piece of damaged plastic traffic barrier material to the shoreline.
"This was cut up and loaded on board.
"Large commercial plastic planter pots were also hauled on board, and placed beside the council skip bins at Patonga.
"Damaged plastic pontoons, drums, buckled aluminium cladding and more polystyrene were carried out from Little Pittwater Bay.
"Locals are collecting rubbish from the beach and delivering to these bins.
"Rubbish is also being collected at Pearl Beach."
SOURCE:
Social media, 18 Mar 2022
Graham Johnston, Clean4shore