The Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council team celebrates the return of fuel services to the Jardine River ferry roadhouse after an absence of almost six years. Photo: Supplied.
The Northern Peninsula Area is celebrating the long-awaited return of fuel to the Jardine River ferry roadhouse after it not being an option for locals and tourists for almost six years.
After thorough cleaning and testing, the diesel and unleaded bowsers were returned to service on 30 June in a move Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council (NPARC) Mayor Robert Poi Poi said helped strengthen the northernmost part of Cape York.
“We are stronger as a region when we all work together,” he said.
“Moving forward, the return of fuel to the Jardine Service Station really helps to support our Cape York communities and other travellers with more security, less stress, and keeping us all on the move with our plans, commitments and daily lives.”
The self-service terminal is available 24/7 for card purchases only, and Mayor Poi Poi said significant behind-the-scenes work had been undertaken to ensure fuel quality for motorists.
“Tanks were cleaned out several times in preparation, and checked by safe fuel storage and handling specialists Nqpetro and Marano’s for fuel quality, confirming that the fuel was super clean for sale,” he said.
The council said it had served plenty of “happy campers” since the bowsers were turned back on, including motorbike tour operators, who could now carry less fuel due to its availability between Bramwell Junction and Injinoo or Bamaga.
