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Pumicestone Catchment Convergence 2021

Take Action for Pumicestone Passage (TAPP) is a Caloundra based volunteer group trying to protect and enhance the Pumicestone Passage environment and catchment. We also share our knowledge with schools, community groups and U3A classes.

Our Current Projects

Coochin Creek developments

Urgent Action Still Needed to oppose the inappropriate Coochin Creek Developments. We need it to be referred to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999

The Inter-Urban Break

TAPP is particularly interested in long-term Identified growth areas and will continue to advocate for the Sunshine Coast-Brisbane Inter-Urban Break in order to protect the health

Speed Limit on the Passage

NORTHERN END OF THE PUMICESTONE PASSAGE SPEED LIMIT CHANGES In March 2022 the speed limit on waters off Golden Beach to Bulcock Beach was reduced

Beach Erosion at TS Onslow – Stage 2

Prior to the Bribie island Breakthrough TAPP Members worked to restore the TS Onslow site by planting mangroves along the shoreline. Stage 1 mangroves were

Effluent Management of Houseboat Watercraft

The new Sunshine Coast Waterway Authority (SCWA) will now be the agency which will be monitoring the Pumicestone Passage and we will keep you informed

Monitoring the Ocean Breach of Bribie Island

TAPP takes interest in the continual monitoring of the ocean breach of Bribie Island into areas of the Pumicestone Passage, investigating and discussing the published

Bells Creek Erosion Project

BELLS CREEK RIPARIAN RESTORATION PROJECT The Bells Creek riparian area from Jensen Park to the Pelican Waters Golf Course is under threat. There is serious

Development along the Passage

Urgent Action Needed to oppose the inappropriate The Coochin Creek Developments still need your input. We need the Development Application to be referred to

Our Mission

Take Action for Pumicestone Passage (TAPP) is a volunteer group whose aim is to protect and enhance the Pumicestone Passage environment and catchment. Our current core projects are shown on the PROJECTS page. We also share our knowledge with schools, community groups and U3A classes.

Meetings are the first Tuesday of every month in Caloundra, and we have working bees periodically. Designated members are also actively working on projects on an ongoing basis. Our membership fee is $20/year and we welcome new members who wish to actively participate as well as those who simply wish to join to offer moral and financial support! For a membership application form please access Membership tab at the top of the page.