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Abandoned since 2006, the Cliff Head oil platform off Dongara now hangs in limbo as its owners enter voluntary administration, sparking alarm among local fishermen and conservationists over risks to vital crayfishing grounds. Once slated for repurposing with Triangle Energy, those plans have stalled amid Pilot Energy’s financial collapse. With taxpayers off the hook for decommissioning, administrators scramble for solutions — while locals like Mike Butcher stress the ocean’s cultural and economic heart, now threatened by visible neglect and potential environmental decay. This crisis exposes systemic gaps in offshore infrastructure management, with conservationists warning it’s a wake-up call for WA’s coast. Stakeholders also hope controversial offshore seismic testing will be scrapped, safeguarding marine life and the fishing industry.

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