Community comes together to ‘Clean Up’ Tingalpa Creek

Two local community groups, OzFish Moreton Bay and Wynnum Redlands Canoe Club joined forces this Clean Up Australia Day on the foreshore of Tingalpa Creek.

Armed with a joint love of clean waterways, the mud army worked together to load almost three tonnes of rubbish into the OzFish Moreton Bay Chapter punt boat from the foreshore – including timber planks, posts, PVC pipe, wire, old chairs and fridges.

Local Councillor Paul Bishop who again pitched in to help the team said it was great to see two community groups coming together on a problem that has a significant impact on the health and safety of Tingalpa Creek and its users.

“Tinny Creek is such an iconic and beautiful asset for the people of the Redlands – whether you’re fishing, boating, kayaking or canoeing.

“I was extremely proud to again volunteer with OzFish Moreton Bay and Wynnum Redlands Canoe Club this Clean Up Australia Day,” Mr Bishop said.

OzFish Moreton Bay spokesperson and volunteer Eddie Johnstone said they had hoped their clean up would make a difference for people who use Tingalpa Creek.

“On low tide it’s quite easy to see the amount of rubbish and debris that was left after the removal of the derelict houseboats,” Mr Johnstone said.

“We hoped to remove as much rubbish as possible to remove the risk of danger for anyone using the Creek – particularly young people and children.”

Wynnum Redlands Canoe Club Commodore Gayle Simpson said that it was fantastic to work with OzFish this year and make use of their punt.

“Working together meant we could make a bigger difference and remove some of the larger pieces of debris that have been sitting on the foreshore.

“It greatly increased the volume of rubbish brought onshore to be disposed of in the skip bins arranged by Redland City Council.