Community
27 September, 2024
Beach Patrol heads to Portland
BEACH Patrol volunteers will continue their work across the district with a special trip to Portland early next month.
The group will spend Sunday, October 6 on the shores of Discovery Bay.
Last year 52 volunteers cleared more than 530 kilograms of marine plastics from the area and they anticipate there will be even more collected next month.
Beach Patrol 3280-3284 have had yearly bus trips to clean up Discovery Bay.
“Last year it was shocking to see the amount of rubbish on this beach and even though we removed so much, we felt like we only skimmed the surface of what was there,” group member Genevieve Bale said.
“Our members living in Portland have told us there is currently a considerable amount of marine debris on the beach so we’re looking forward to another big clean up in October.”
This year the group has joined forces with Glenelg Hopkins CMA, Aurora Surf, Cole’s Coaches, B alternative, Victorian Fisheries Authority, and Parks Victoria to carry out the bus trip.
They are hoping to get as many volunteers as possible to participate on the day.
“Anyone wanting to volunteer should be mindful that they need to be pretty fit and mobile to take part as there are a couple of steep walks to get to and from the beach, as well as hauling what can be very heavy rubbish off the beach,” Ms Bale said.
“We have limited spots on the bus so bookings are essential.
“There will be pick up locations in Warrnambool, Koroit and Port Fairy and both lunch and afternoon tea will be provided on the day.”
Anyone wishing to take part should head to the group’s facebook page, scan the QR code and express their interest.
Alternatively, email beachpatrol3280@gmail.com.
