Cronulla had Sydney’s most heavily polluted beaches. Surfers were sick of swimming in the filth pouring out of the cliff-face sewage outfall at Potter Point, near Boat Harbour, and demanded action. Upgrades to the sewage treatment process were made, which resulted in Cronulla beaches receiving high ratings for water quality.
POO MARCH – 1995
Cronulla had Sydney’s most heavily polluted beaches. Surfers were sick of swimming in the filth pouring out of the cliff-face sewage outfall at Potter Point, near Boat Harbour, and demanded action. Upgrades to the sewage treatment process were made, which resulted in Cronulla beaches receiving high ratings for water quality.
Upgrades to the sewage treatment process
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Campaign Details
Group Leading this Campaign: Surfrider Foundation Cronulla
Campaign Target Type: No Target Stated
Who this Campaign is Targeting: No specific target mentioned
Main Issue of the Campaign: Conservation
Campaign Ran From: 1995 to 1995
Campaign Outcome: Campaign goal achieved
Outcome Evidence: As stated on the Surfrider website the treatment plant was successfully upgraded. (Ascertained June 2024)
Year Outcome Assessed: 2024
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