We have now completed the inspection of the former prison areas, again finding nothing out of the ordinary. But I came across a journal of a former prisoner the other day that is quite interesting.
Cockatoo Inspection 2009 Phase II
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Cockatoo Inspection 2009 Phase I
The inspection of dockyard areas including the Fitzroy Graving Dock and the Sutherland Dock has proceeded without a hitch and revealed nothing of concern.
Cockatoo Inspection 2009
Today we launch the 2009 inspection of Cockatoo Island for all manner of pests. Because this is the third year since our initial engagement we have planned a more extensive survey, relying not just on sampling, as was the case in the last two years, but on a systematic search through all sections of the site according to the following plan:
1. Former Dockyard Areas
2. Former Prison Area
3. Former Industrial School Grounds and Buildings
4. Air Raid Shelter
5. Tunnels and Associated Cavities
Cockatoo Inspection 2008
It seems remarkable that we have reached our third annual inspection of Cockatoo Island. It has become quite routine now and we are able to accomplish all of our tasks in record time. The staff and rangers continue to be helpful and friendly. There is really very little new to report here as no pests have been found, as was also the case last year.
IPCS Launches New Website
IPCS is pleased to announce that we have selected New Sydney Group to revise and re-brand our website.
Staff Dive Day 6
Just a few of the many fish we saw while diving.
Staff Dive Day 4
We’ve been having too much fun to spend time posting. But today we saw some coral that was so amazing that I had to put up some shots.
Staff Dive Day 1
We had a magnificent day on the Great Barrier Reef today. Here is Laura on her first dive. Look at that giant clam!! Almost nipped her toe. We saw lots of fish.
Staff Trip to Cairns
Finally we have a chance to take Laura, Ethan, and the whole staff on an outing to Cairns for some diving. Looking forward to being on the water tomorrow.
Cockatoo Inspection 2007 Finished
I am happy to say that the Rodent Eradication Project that we initiated last year seems to have been completely successful. We found no droppings or other evidence of rats in the cavernous areas we targetted last year, or anywhere else for that matter.
We also inspected some of the buildings for termites and found them pest-free. Laura shot numerous photos to document, some of which I have included in the post.
