Last of cars removed

The last remaining component of the last remaining derelict car, an engine, was removed from Burrawang Bushland Reserve on Clean-Up Australia Day, March 4.

This Clean Up Australia Day project was the fifth that the Burrawang Bushland Reserve Bushcare group had organised, said coordinator Mr Jim Morrison.

In previous years, volunteers had gradually broken down the car into manageable components that could be manhandled and removed from the Reserve.

"Although this task has taken some time, it was able to be completed, most importantly with minimal impact to the reserve environment," said Mr Morrison.

Originally, six derelict cars had accumulated in the reserve.

After negotiation, Gosford Council had removed five of them a couple of years ago but the sixth could not be removed mechanically without substantial damage to the bush.

Mr Morrison said the day was attended by more volunteers than in previous years.

"Thirteen local residents, a record for this site, gave up part of their Sunday to participate in what was a very successful clean-up.

"A considerable amount of rubbish was removed from the reserve.

"The major components of the rubbish collected were bottles, cans, and "fast food" wrappings."

Media release, March 8 Jim Morrison, Clean-Up site coordinator