Epic

The Pumicestone Passage has returned to the war years as a battle looms to find a solution to the sand clogging the popular waterway.

There’s a spectacular one at the northern end of the passage at Happy Valley and there’s a much more impressive and concerning spit to the south. At least two sand-spits have developed. “We’re keeping a close eye on the sand and we’re really hoping that our local member Jason Hunt can lobby Maritime Safety Queensland to look at the possibility of dredging some of the sand,” she said. “It was great to get out to the Pumicestone Passage with the Caloundra Coast Guard and representatives of MSQ,” he said. In the meantime, MSQ has installed a special marker in the passage to warn boaties of the shallow waters, particularly at night. The dramatic movement of sand and changes to channels has caused problems for the Coast Guard and boat enthusiasts, forcing key groups to brainstorm to find an answer.