For days work has been going on to strengthen the barge landing on Magnetic Island . It involves inserting a metal connecting interface to prevent barge ramps from crushing the concrete. Shipping Reporter photo. In further shipping news, barge rates have been increased without the mainland media picking up the news, a charitable organisation being asked to fork out thousands of dollars in the future. News tip for reporters and politicians : there is an important story here . At the nearby major roundabout near the island ferry terminal there is a traffic hazard sign which appears to be due to a burst watermain or a meteorite shower . Could be another story.
