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Burdekin Shire Council will receive $270,000 through the Fighting Illegal Dumping Partnership Program to strengthen local compliance, surveillance and enforcement. Photo: Burdekin Shire Council.
Contributed by the Office of Member for Burdekin Dale Last MP
Illegal dumpers in the Burdekin are being put on notice, with the Crisafulli Government funding a dedicated officer to help Burdekin Shire Council catch offenders and clean up the local community.
Burdekin Shire Council will receive $270,000 through the Fighting Illegal Dumping Partnership Program to strengthen local compliance, surveillance and enforcement.
The funding will support a dedicated Illegal Dumping Compliance Officer focused on identifying illegal dumping, investigating incidents and building cases against offenders.
The three-year tenured position will provide a focused effort of preventing waste materials entering waterways in three main areas along the Burdekin River and Anabranch as well as the northern and southern boundaries.
It is part of a $13.7 million investment over three years by the government to support 52 Queensland councils in the fight against illegal dumping.
Across Queensland, councils cleaned up more than 13,000 tonnes of illegally dumped waste last year—equivalent to more than 1,200 garbage truck loads.
Minister for the Environment and Tourism Andrew Powell said illegal dumping was a scourge on local communities across Queensland.
“Illegal dumping is a scourge on communities like the Burdekin. It damages our environment and leaves locals footing the bill to clean it up,” Minister Powell said.
“Queenslanders deserve to live in clean communities and enjoy the lifestyle that makes our State such a great place to live.
“If you think you can dump rubbish in the bush, on the side of the road or in the community and get away with it, think again.”
Member for Burdekin Dale Last MP said empowering Burdekin Shire Council to take proactive action on illegal dumping was a crucial step towards providing cleaner community spaces that everyone can enjoy.
“The new Illegal Dumping Compliance Officer will have the tools at their hands to properly investigate incidents and hold those offenders to account,” Mr Last said.
“It’s no secret the Burdekin is renowned for the lifestyle it provides especially when it comes to our beaches, creeks and river systems. By doing our part to mitigate illegal dumping we ensure our favourite spots to get outdoors with our family remain pristine for generations to come.”
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