There seems to be some confusion in our community regarding the many organisations that represent the particular interest of the residents of our little piece of paradise.
Two organisations in particular, who shared similar names, the Pacific Harbour Residents Association Inc (PHRCA) and the Pacific Harbour Canal Property Owners Association Inc (PHCPOA), are good examples.
I say shared in the past tense as only one survives, namely the PHCPOA. Confusion is further fueled by the fact that, even though it has been closed and deregistered, the PHRCA still has an active website, which the PHCPOA does not have. Both have Facebook sites adding to the confusion further.
The fact that Fiji also has a Pacific Harbour Canal Association and a similar organisation exists in Florida USA, doesn’t help either!
The former Residents Association was focused on the broader Pacific Harbour estate, whilst the Canal Owners (which is alive and well) has a much narrower focus, as its name implies. It is primarily concerned with representing the interests of canal-frontage owners in matters such as the relationship with City of Moreton Bay, Maritime Safety Queensland, canal maintenance and dredging matters, as well as providing general information on things of interest to those living/owning on Pacific Harbour developed canals.
It has, for example, assisted in moderating increases in the canal levy (which it continues to do), lobbied council on by-law changes regarding canal wall maintenance, continues to monitor general maintenance of the local drainage systems and liaises with state government on areas of concern on issues such as maritime speed limits, safety, security and amenity around the canal system.
Current membership is almost half the 913 occupied canal lots in the estate, providing them with regular updates on matters of interest, providing linkages to commercial operators providing maintenance and other services to owners and is also current planning to expand its offering to include facilitation of maintenance and upkeep of canal infrastructure.
I hope this clarifies some of the confusion.
The association can be reached via its Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/637333688472709/ for membership enquiries and further information.
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