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Central Coast environmentalists have called on the state government to abandon its plan to scuttle the decommissioned warship HMAS Adelaide off the coast of Avoca after Victorian authorities warned that a sister ship, also decommissioned and scuttled, was now breaking up.
Parks Victoria has reported that a helicopter hangar on the port side of HMAS Canberra, which was scuttled for divers near Barwon Heads less than 18 months ago, ''has separated from the main superstructure''.A statement posted on the Victorian government agency's website said: ''As a result, the frames and plating on the port side are moving 30 mm vertically and 150 mm horizontally, which may pose a hazard to divers in this area as the structure may move unexpectedly.''Advertisement: Story continues below It further warns: ''There are a large number of loose items in the lower deck and midships areas of the vessel, including lockers, cabinets, panelling and ducting. This may pose a danger to divers from items moving/falling and blocking access points especially on the lower starboard side of the vessel.''
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