- The LNP $1 million election commitment to protect Mudjimba Island delivered with the 23 moorings commencing installation today.
- There will be two different types of moorings installed – 13 x T-class moorings for vessels up to six metres and 10 x A-class moorings for vessels up to ten metres.
- The moorings are made of large concrete blocks and polypropylene rope suspended off the seabed and will be installed in high-use areas outside the rocky reef to ensure maximum holding power.
- The moorings will be free for skippers to use.
Member for Maroochydore, Fiona Simpson MP, said she is proud to have delivered the Mudjimba Island Conservation and Education Package in the first year and half of being in government. This package will protect the island and its surrounding coral, fish, turtles and other marine life.
“To see the moorings being installed today is really exciting, knowing that the island can be enjoyed without being damaged by anchors,” Ms Simpson said.
“These moorings will enable skippers to moor safely near the island without causing anchor damage.
“The installation of the moorings, alongside the education and research project with a local school launched last month, delivers a complete protection package for Mudjimba Island by supporting research, education and conservation for future generations.
“Mudjimba Island is so special to so many divers, boaties, fishers and the general community and its protection is paramount and has always been a priority of mine.”
The moorings are being delivered by a small Queensland Company. The moorings have commenced installation today and will take approximately three days to install and be ready for use in the next week, weather dependant.
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