At Scottville Community Catch-Up
The flying fox epidemic was a big topic of discussion at the most recent Whitsunday Regional Council Community Catch-Up in Scottville.
Mayor Julie Hall said there was much discussion about the flying foxes that are nesting near houses in Collinsville causing issues for the residents.
“There has been a recent increase in flying foxes within Collinsville and Council have tried multiple roost deterrent activities focused on colonies within Carpet Street and Stanley Street,” she said.
“These include operation of mobile smokers at private properties in coordination with residents between 6am and 8am, trialing the use of tree irrigation systems and consistent noise and lights, however all attempts have failed to “move on” the flying foxes.
“Flying Foxes are a native Australian mammal protected under State Government legislation, but they cause major problems for residents when a large roost is established in a built-up area.
“At the Local Government National Conference in Canberra earlier this year I was successful in moving a motion at the National General Assembly calling on the Australian Government to develop with State Governments a damage mitigation permit process.
“We’re hopeful that the Federal and State Governments can outline a suitable process so Councils can act to relocate colonies they that are impacting our residents,” Mayor Hall said.
Other topics included bushfire resilience, roadwork and footpath upgrade work and disaster resilience and storm season preparation, with over 20 Scottville residents attending the event.
Council also asked for feedback regarding the placement of street seating in the Collinsville Main Street Upgrade.
The next Community Catch-up will be held at Shute Harbour on October 4.
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