Heavy rain has turned the vacant lot known as The Hole , near the Magnetic Island ferry terminal building and walkway , into a pool. Visible are stacked up rusting components of the former barrier which have been there for a long time on Townsville's supposed Jewel in the Crown , neglected on several obvious fronts , including protection of wildlife, eroding beaches , disintegrating roads. The rain has caused the Pope's Land to flood , a log and other rubbish has been spotted floating about the safe harbour , March Flies are out in force and mossies are on the increase.
