2017-07-11 P&E Agenda - Attachment 1 to Item 8 - Investigation into Stormwater Pollution from Noosa's Industrial Activities

 Before Inspection                                      After Inspection




 Drain with oil and leaves near an uncovered            Drain still full a few weeks later during heavy rains
 disused oil separator. Oil going into drain


Note: The business owner advised that he had attempted to clean out drains but discovered that a
plumber was required to service the complex layout of drains because they were badly blocked and
he did not have a plan of where the drains were connected.

The whole hard stand and site had poor drainage. A severe problem was observed during heavy
rains. The topography of the land and the existence of an archaic shared drainage system located
at the back of the property was insufficient to handle the heavy rains. This situation was aggravated
by cumulative run off from the neighbouring properties that included a concrete batching plant.

Severe flooding of the mechanical hoist and car parking area outside of covered mechanical
workshop was evident during heavy deluge of rain. It is a distinct possibility that this site is
contributing to the presence hydrocarbons in the stormwater 2 outlet. Urgent attention needs to be
focused on this site with follow up inspections, collaborative consultation with neighbouring property
owners sharing the boundary and common stormwater drain with Council. They need to agree and
contribute to the design and funding for a suitable stormwater drainage system to be installed as
soon as possible to prevent further risks of contaminating the water bodies of Eenie Creek.




 Drain from concrete plant flowing into the back         Water from neighbouring properties draining
 of affected property                                    away at back of affected property




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