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Feedback wanted for Cunninghame Arm in Lakes Entrance on water ski zone by 30 November 2023
Gippsland Ports (GP) raised safety concerns in the 'Water Ski Zone' at Cunninghame Arm due to speed, noise, and vessel issues. A risk assessment followed with GP, Water Police, and Safe Transport Victoria.
Gippsland Ports (GP) has identified potential safety risks with the 'Special Purpose' zone, commonly referred to as the 'Water Ski Zone' in Cunninghame Arm, Lakes Entrance. The zone is situated in an area marked by yellow buoys and in the summer is a popular area for towed water sports. In recent years GP has received numerous public feedback items relating to speed, noise and wake issues created by high speed vessel use in the 'Ski Zone'.
All submissions must be in writing and will be forwarded to STV for consideration before a final decision is handed down by the Safety Director until 30 November 2023
Watercraft zone assessment
There has been an increase in the use of Cunninghame Arm by PWCs, paddle craft, vessels engaging in towed water sports and general recreational boating, particularly during the warmer months. GP, in conjunction with Gippsland Water Police and Safe Transport Victoria, conducted a risk assessment on the current and historical use of the 'Ski Zone'.
This assessment considered the safety risk, the local economy, environmental implications, and social implications to examine the ongoing viability of the zone in its current form. A key finding of this risk assessment is the fact that with the increased numbers of vessels utilising the 'Ski Zone', it is becoming increasingly difficult for users to maintain a safe distance between vessels due to the restricted width of the zone.
Please see the attachment below for further details and information. Please send your feedback to Gippsland Ports via email at feedback@gippslandports.vic.gov.au.
Pictures from Gippsland Ports Facebook page.
Source: http://gippsland.com/
Published by: news@gippsland.com
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