Marcia remains finally gone
THE remnants of the home in Braithwaite Street Yeppoon that has stood as a painful reminder of the devastation left behind by Cyclone Marcia in 2015 is finally gone.
All that remains is a clean-up of the block and new beginnings.
JAL Demolitions and Asbestos Removals began work on the removal last Monday, having to first clear away overgrown shrubbery and debris before starting on the remains of the cyclone ravaged property.
JAL Director Peter Busby said the job would take about two weeks to complete due to the presence of asbestos on site but the team have cracked into the job faster than expected.
"The place has been a real eyesore since the cyclone and a concern in terms of safety issues,” Mr Busby said.
"To be honest, I am astounded the property was allowed to sit this long when it has been obvious that it was a safety hazard.
"I have often seen children walking by and with the presence of asbestos not to mention the overgrown state of the site being an attraction for vermin, it should have been dealt with as a priority.
"I think the legislation needs to be looked at. Money issues with insurance companies and other entities can be dealt with later.”
