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Important boating changes in WA
New restrictions at increasingly busy waterways in the Peel and Mandurah regionThe Department of Transport (DoT) in WA this week released the Peel Aquatic Use Plan completing a nine-month review of navigational safety in the region, including two opportunities for community feedback generating more than 200 comments.
DoT Manager of Navigational Safety and Moorings, Mark Briant, said the most significant change was the reduction of speed from 8 knots to 5 knots commencing at the entrance to the Mandurah Estuary extending to the Old Mandurah Bridge, including Mandjar Bay.
“The reduced speed limit for the area will provide safer boating during peak use times and reduce the impact on vessels secured to the numerous jetties,” Mr Briant said.
Other changes include:
• Introduction of 5 knot speed restricted areas at the Doddies Beach and Harvey mooring zones and three areas of the Peel Inlet;
• Extension of the boundary of the Peel Inlet water-ski area to improve safety for those participating in water ski activities;
• Implementation of new areas closed to motorised vessels in the Mandurah Estuary and Peel Inlet to improve safety for users;
• Introduce 21 new navigation aids and increase the size of five existing markers to provide better visibility. The synchronised lighting of each will allow improved navigation particularly at night.
Following the consultation process the existing 12 knot speed limit will be retained for Sticks Channel.
All these changes were formally gazetted on Tuesday (December 3, 2013).
“To assist boat owners and raise awareness, DoT has updated its free Mandurah Boating Guide and safety signage at boat launching ramps and key locations to reflect the new laws,” Mr Briant said.
“DoT’s marine safety education trailer will be visiting key boat launching ramps in the region over the next two weekends as part of the campaign to educate local aquatic users.
For a copy of the updated Mandurah Boating Guide visit http://www.transport.wa.gov.au/mediaFiles/marine/MAC_G_Boating_Mandurah.pdf
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