Demolition works begin at Geraldton Marine Rescue base in Point Moore as tide pushes over 4m trigger point

The West Australian Perth Now Click to open navigation ‌‌ News Chevron Down Icon Breaking News Western Australia National World Technology Opinion Weather Sport Chevron Down Icon AFL Cricket Soccer Basketball Tennis NRL Rugby Motor Racing MMA Golf Netball Cycling Entertainment Chevron Down Icon Confidential Movies Best Short Film Television Music Reviews Books Competitions Business Chevron Down Icon Breaking News Economy Markets Property Commercial Property Workplace Matters Lifestyle Chevron Down Icon Food Personal Finance Health Parenting Fashion Travel Home & Garden Relationships Stars Real Estate HUH? Local News Chevron Down Icon North Central South Mandurah Competitions Find My Paper Digital Editions Shop Now Read your local paperNews to your inbox Breaking News Western Australia National World Technology Opinion Weather Camera IconThe Marine Rescue base at Point Moore on Friday afternoon. Credit: Anna Cox Demolition works begin at Geraldton Marine Rescue base in Point Moore as tide pushes over 4m trigger point Anna CoxPerthNow June 12, 2024 12:44PM Comments TopicsGeraldton GuardianEnvironmentSearch and rescueWA News After 20 months, seven sandbagging campaigns and various efforts to ward off mother nature’s pulling tides, the Geraldton Marine Rescue building demolition started on Tuesday morning. An agreement made between Marine Rescue and the City of Greater Geraldton last year saw a “trigger point” set, which meant once the tide came within 4m of the building, the lease would be handed back to the city. City of Greater Geraldton mayor Jerry Clune said the call was made late last week, to engage a contractor to demolish the building which is now unsafe due to water reaching the foundation of the building. Marine Rescue comes under the control of the Department of Fire and Emergency Services. TheNightly Get in front of tomorrow’s news for FREE Journalism for the curious Australian across politics, business, culture and opinion.READ NOW The building has been standing since 1994, with major renovations completed in 2016 which cost $880,000. Mr Clune said the building was built on top of an ablution block owned by the city, and it is “majority owned by DFES”.Camera IconDemolition processes began on Tuesday morning at the Geraldton Marine Rescue base Credit: Anna Cox “We asked them six months ago for a contribution if the triggers came and so far they have been silent,” Mr Clune said. Commander of Geraldton Marine Rescue, Damien Healy said a deed was entered into between the city and DFES, but before DFES can allocate funding to help cover the cost of demolition, they need to know exactly how much it will cost. “It’ll be more of a reimbursement,” Mr Healy said. High seasRescue base to be claimed by rising tides within months Marine rescueMarine rescue volunteer helping save lives for 12 years Marine Rescue will now operate out of a room leased at the Multipurpose Centre in Stow Gardens, with volunteers working from home. Mr Healy said the 60-person volunteer operation had been put through more than they bargained for. “It’s been a lot more than just Marine Rescue operations. They’ve become asset managers and done a lot more for the community,” he said. Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Email Us Copy the Link Register and have your say. Register to comment Already have an account? Log in Nominate now to say thank you7NEWS Health Heroes celebrates our frontline workers within the WA public health system. Tell us how your 7NEWS Health Hero has made a difference. From around the site Actor’s heartbreak‘My house is being sold’: Kevin Spacey breaks down Blokes, Beer and BocceExciting new hangout for men opens in WA town Comments updated updatedSport updatedJarryd Hayne granted bail after rape conviction win CrimeMajor update after teen dies at WA’s notorious Unit 18 Your Local News Share to TwitterShare to FacebookShare to InstagramShare to YoutubeEmail UsGet Digital Edition Nominate now to say thank you7NEWS Health Heroes celebrates our frontline workers within the WA public health system. Tell us how your 7NEWS Health Hero has made a difference. Perth Now Email UsNewsletter Chevron Down IconSubmit story tip Camera IconSubmit photos Get Digital EditionDigital edition Chevron Down IconBack to top Follow Us Share to FacebookShare to TwitterShare to InstagramShare to YoutubeGet Digital EditionEmail Us About Us Contact Us Careers Letter to the Editor Place an Ad Privacy Policy Code of Conduct Editorial Complaints Terms of Use Cookie Settings © West Australian Newspapers Limited 2024 News Sport Entertainment Business Lifestyle Shop Now Privacy Policy Code of Conduct Editorial Complaints Terms of Use Cookie Settings Subscribe to the Paper Read your PerthNow Local Newspaper Advertise on PerthNow Our Partners Real Estate View Healthengine Huddle Insurance Carbar CarExpert Raiz Invest Institchu Starts at 60 MoneyMe Iseekplant The Nightly The West Australian 7plus 7NEWS TV Guide Streamer