Coochie Fuel Run: 19 March 2026

Because fuel is still a very real and ongoing need for island residents, a separate fuel run (from the shopping service) has now been established. This service is open to all Coochie residents and is currently running monthly (See last week's edition to read about the Coochiemudlo Community Shopping Service)

 

To keep everyone safe and meet compliance requirements, the following rules apply:

A maximum of 500 litres can be carried per run in an open-tray ute

All fuel containers must:

Be in good condition

Be secured in bunding trays (purchased specifically for this service)

CCSS reserves the right to refuse any container considered a safety risk

Dropping Off Your Fuel Containers

If you’d like fuel as part of the next run:

Deliver containers to

John Hayes, 13 Elizabeth Street

Between 3:30 pm and 5:00 pm

The day before the fuel run

Paperwork

Completed at the time of container drop-off.

Please provide:

Name

Address

Phone number

Amount of fuel requested

This must be done before fuel can be collected.

Container Labelling

All fuel containers must be clearly labelled with:

Your name

Fuel type (E10, 91, 95, 98, or Diesel)

Labels can be supplied if needed

Filling and Payment

John Hayes and John Rodman will fill the containers

Bet will process payment for each transaction separately using a debit card linked to the CCSS fuel account

Fuel receipts will be provided

Fuel Delivery

Fuel is delivered the day after container drop-off

Please make sure that someone is home to receive it, or alternative arrangements are made with Bet

Costs and Payment Options

Fuel cost plus $5 pay-wave surcharge

Charge also covers the barge fare

Payment options:

Card (preferred)

Square

Cash

Thank You

A huge thank you to:

John Hayes for volunteering his ute and time

John Rodman for his generous help

The CCSS also thanks Amity Trader for supporting this service

For updates and reminders, join the Coochie Community Shopping Service Facebook Group.

Next Fuel Run

Tuesday 19 March

Container drop-off: Monday 18 March

For questions or delivery arrangements:

Bet Bellette – Treasurer, CCSS

0448 802 545

 

Transparency note (and a small dose of common sense):

The original content for this article was provided by Bet Bellette, Treasurer of the Coochie Community Fuel Service. I’ve used my AI sidekick to tidy it up for clarity, flow, and general readability, because fuel logistics are important but shouldn’t require a stiff drink to get through.

 

The animated image was generated with help from Meta AI. Handy for visuals, terrible for real-world decision-making. So just to be crystal clear… if this slightly Tom Sawyer-ish imagery inspires you to build a raft, load your ute with jerry cans, and attempt a solo voyage to Viccy Point, please don’t. That story does not end with applause.

Friendly reminder: AI is clever, creative, and occasionally hilarious, but it is not a substitute for maritime law, physics, or common sense