Yatala Sewage Spill Update

The City of Gold Coast continues to work with environmental regulators following the detection of a sewage spill in the north of the City last week (Monday April 8).

Repairs on the sewer main, which was detected in a paddock near the Albert River in the Yatala/Stapylton area, were completed on Friday (April 12).

Results of microbial testing has confirmed that the river is safe for recreational use, but in an abundance of caution Queensland Health recommends seafood caught in the tidal reaches of Albert or Logan River is not consumed until further notice.

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