The Queensland Government Dept of Transport & Main Roads have sent out notification on the proposed changes to the Water Speed Limits on the Noosa River and associated waterways. Please click on the map below to access the formal letter requesting Public submissions about these changes.
There seems to be some ambiguity in the content, e.g. the speed limit within the Canals, as it shows at 6 knots whereas it is understood that there is a 4 knot limit and has been since the opening of the Noosa Waters Canals as per the signage throughout the canals. Also the colour on the drawing is a little difficult to interpret, therefore the committee will be seeking clarification with the Council at a meeting arranged for next week.
Please read the correspondence from the Dept of Transport & Main Roads below.
We would welcome your feedback by email to the Secretary on secr@noosawatersresidents.com.au . You are also invited by the Dept of Transport & Main Roads to respond direct to them as well.
President – Noosa Waters Residents’ Association (NWRA)
Department of Transport and Main Roads
PROPOSED NEW 6-KNOT ZONE - NOOSA RIVER
In response to safety concerns raised by user groups and the broader community, Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) is proposing to gazette a 6-knot speed limit on the lower reach of the Noosa River from Thomas Street to the Noosa River mouth. This is a distance of approximately 1.8 nautical miles (3.3 km) and will apply to all vessels. The proposed 6-knot speed limit area can be found on a map on the last page of this document.
The lower reach of the Noosa River is currently subject to a gazetted 20 knot speed limit. During the Christmas and Easter holiday periods a seasonal 6 knot speed limit applies. The Noosa River seasonal 6 knot speed limit applies to an area between the port lateral mark adjacent to the intersection of Weyba Road and Gympie Terrace, and the river mouth.
The proposal would permanently apply the current seasonal 6 knot speed limit and extend the area approximately 600m upstream.
MSQ would like to receive input from you or your organisation and request the following questions are answered from you or your organisations point of view.
If you or your organisation are interested in providing feedback to MSQ, please answer the following questions and return by email within 30 days of receipt of this letter.
Do you agree with the proposed 6 knot zone being gazetted on the Noosa River (see the map at the bottom of the page);
If not, please advise your reason(s) why
If not, please advise an alternate option that may be considered;
If yes, please advise your reason(s) why;
In the interests of safety of persons and vessels on the Noosa River, do you think that this proposal is the most appropriate;
If not, please state your reason(s);
Please advise any other considerations you think may be appropriate.
At the end of the 30-day consultation period, the responses will be evaluated to determine if the speed limits changes will be implemented at this time. Please send your replies to the following e/mail address:
MSQNoosa@tmr.qld.gov.au Should you wish to mail in your response, please mail to the following address: Maritime Safety Queensland PO Box 1094 Mooloolaba QLD 4557 Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback in relation to this proposal. Regards, Gary Crozier Area Manager (Sunshine Coast
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