Canal System Incorporating Lock & Weir

Lock Access Card

An electronic card is available for purchase from Noosa Council.

Each card contains a unique user identity linked to a waterfront property. When property is purchased, the card issued for that property should be passed on to the new owner.

A replacement card can be purchased if the card is lost or no longer working.

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Lock & Bridge Clearance Data

Road bridges across canals on Saltwater Avenue

There are two bridges on Saltwater Avenue. These bridge clearances are approximately 4.5 metres and 2.5 metres respectively from Gibson Road when the canal water level is about 400 mm below the top of the adjacent revetment wall.

Walk bridge between Seahorse Place and Mermaid Quay

This bridge has approximately 4.5 metres clearance when the canal water level is about 400 mm below the top of the adjacent revetment wall.

Lock

The lock is approximately 15m long, 4.5m wide and 2.8m depth. For practical purposes the largest boat that should use the lock would be 12m (39ft) long 3.6m (12ft) wide.

Note: All bridges are curved and dimensions given are the maximum clearances available.

Lock Maintenance

Normal business hours for lock maintenance (07) 5329 6500

After-hours lock maintenance

There will be a message saying that “our offices are currently closed”, followed by a prompt to press 1 for after-hours emergencies. This diverts the call to the after-hours call centre and the after-hours officer is notified.

The after-hours officers for Noosa have been instructed on what to do if there is a call regarding the lock.