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Needles reportedly spotted at Horseshoe beach amid ongoing clean-up
Needles have been spotted on Horseshoe beach amid the ongoing clean-up of the surrounding area.
Novocastrians reportedly stumbled upon what looked like discarded needles along the waterfront last week.
While Transport for NSW said they weren't aware of needle waste specifically, they were working with Maritime Environmental Services to arrange a clean-up of the beach and surrounding waterfront areas around Newcastle Harbour as soon as possible.
A spokesperson for TfNSW said they planned to alert the appropriate authorities about needle wastage in the area.
"The amenity and cleanliness of Transport assets is a top priority," the spokesperson said.
"Horseshoe beach was impacted by recent severe weather, resulting in debris, such as logs and sticks, washing up on the sand," they said.
"Members of the public are reminded not to touch or pick up needles."
TfNSW has been cleaning up the beach car park and nearby dunes after the area had become overrun with "vagrants", littered with needles and drug paraphernalia and was apparently so unsafe that the council's own regulatory staff have been told not to go there.
Member for Newcastle Tim Crakanthorp said he was aware of the community's concerns and was pushing for the clean-up of the area to be expedited.
"TfNSW have been conducting a progressive clean of this area, with officers making multiple trips to the site this week and very regularly over the last few months," Mr Crakanthorp said.
Following the removal of some vans and the relocation of others who have been long-term in the car park, TfNSW has completed a clean-up in the car park and is progressively working through adjacent spaces," he said.
In a Facebook post last week, Mr Crakanthorp said the issue was complex, as many of the people occupying Horseshoe beach were homeless.
"Police and Homes NSW have been working to move on vans and rehouse rough sleepers at Horseshoe Beach with appropriate housing," he said.
The federal MP encouraged people to report all needle waste to the Needle Clean up Hotline at 1800 633 353.
Needles have been spotted on Horseshoe beach amid the ongoing clean-up of the surrounding area.
Novocastrians reportedly stumbled upon what looked like discarded needles along the waterfront last week.
While Transport for NSW said they weren't aware of needle waste specifically, they were working with Maritime Environmental Services to arrange a clean-up of the beach and surrounding waterfront areas around Newcastle Harbour as soon as possible.
A spokesperson for TfNSW said they planned to alert the appropriate authorities about needle wastage in the area.
"The amenity and cleanliness of Transport assets is a top priority," the spokesperson said.
"Horseshoe beach was impacted by recent severe weather, resulting in debris, such as logs and sticks, washing up on the sand," they said.
"Members of the public are reminded not to touch or pick up needles."
TfNSW has been cleaning up the beach car park and nearby dunes after the area had become overrun with "vagrants", littered with needles and drug paraphernalia and was apparently so unsafe that the council's own regulatory staff have been told not to go there.
Member for Newcastle Tim Crakanthorp said he was aware of the community's concerns and was pushing for the clean-up of the area to be expedited.
"TfNSW have been conducting a progressive clean of this area, with officers making multiple trips to the site this week and very regularly over the last few months," Mr Crakanthorp said.
Following the removal of some vans and the relocation of others who have been long-term in the car park, TfNSW has completed a clean-up in the car park and is progressively working through adjacent spaces," he said.
In a Facebook post last week, Mr Crakanthorp said the issue was complex, as many of the people occupying Horseshoe beach were homeless.
"Police and Homes NSW have been working to move on vans and rehouse rough sleepers at Horseshoe Beach with appropriate housing," he said.
The federal MP encouraged people to report all needle waste to the Needle Clean up Hotline at 1800 633 353.
Needles have been spotted on Horseshoe beach amid the ongoing clean-up of the surrounding area.
Novocastrians reportedly stumbled upon what looked like discarded needles along the waterfront last week.
While Transport for NSW said they weren't aware of needle waste specifically, they were working with Maritime Environmental Services to arrange a clean-up of the beach and surrounding waterfront areas around Newcastle Harbour as soon as possible.
A spokesperson for TfNSW said they planned to alert the appropriate authorities about needle wastage in the area.
"The amenity and cleanliness of Transport assets is a top priority," the spokesperson said.
"Horseshoe beach was impacted by recent severe weather, resulting in debris, such as logs and sticks, washing up on the sand," they said.
"Members of the public are reminded not to touch or pick up needles."
TfNSW has been cleaning up the beach car park and nearby dunes after the area had become overrun with "vagrants", littered with needles and drug paraphernalia and was apparently so unsafe that the council's own regulatory staff have been told not to go there.
Member for Newcastle Tim Crakanthorp said he was aware of the community's concerns and was pushing for the clean-up of the area to be expedited.
"TfNSW have been conducting a progressive clean of this area, with officers making multiple trips to the site this week and very regularly over the last few months," Mr Crakanthorp said.
Following the removal of some vans and the relocation of others who have been long-term in the car park, TfNSW has completed a clean-up in the car park and is progressively working through adjacent spaces," he said.
In a Facebook post last week, Mr Crakanthorp said the issue was complex, as many of the people occupying Horseshoe beach were homeless.
"Police and Homes NSW have been working to move on vans and rehouse rough sleepers at Horseshoe Beach with appropriate housing," he said.
The federal MP encouraged people to report all needle waste to the Needle Clean up Hotline at 1800 633 353.
Needles have been spotted on Horseshoe beach amid the ongoing clean-up of the surrounding area.
Novocastrians reportedly stumbled upon what looked like discarded needles along the waterfront last week.
While Transport for NSW said they weren't aware of needle waste specifically, they were working with Maritime Environmental Services to arrange a clean-up of the beach and surrounding waterfront areas around Newcastle Harbour as soon as possible.
A spokesperson for TfNSW said they planned to alert the appropriate authorities about needle wastage in the area.
"The amenity and cleanliness of Transport assets is a top priority," the spokesperson said.
"Horseshoe beach was impacted by recent severe weather, resulting in debris, such as logs and sticks, washing up on the sand," they said.
"Members of the public are reminded not to touch or pick up needles."
TfNSW has been cleaning up the beach car park and nearby dunes after the area had become overrun with "vagrants", littered with needles and drug paraphernalia and was apparently so unsafe that the council's own regulatory staff have been told not to go there.
Member for Newcastle Tim Crakanthorp said he was aware of the community's concerns and was pushing for the clean-up of the area to be expedited.
"TfNSW have been conducting a progressive clean of this area, with officers making multiple trips to the site this week and very regularly over the last few months," Mr Crakanthorp said.
Following the removal of some vans and the relocation of others who have been long-term in the car park, TfNSW has completed a clean-up in the car park and is progressively working through adjacent spaces," he said.
In a Facebook post last week, Mr Crakanthorp said the issue was complex, as many of the people occupying Horseshoe beach were homeless.
"Police and Homes NSW have been working to move on vans and rehouse rough sleepers at Horseshoe Beach with appropriate housing," he said.
The federal MP encouraged people to report all needle waste to the Needle Clean up Hotline at 1800 633 353.
