Geophysical Survey
Where
When
- Monday, 2 September 2024 to Friday, 20 September 2024
7.00am to 6.00pm weekdays, and 8.00am to 1.00pm Saturdays.
The Works
Transport for NSW advises that Centennial Myuna Colliery will be conducting a boat-towed geophysical survey on Lake Macquarie, from Monday, 2 September 2024 to Friday, 20 September 2024 between 7.00am and 6.00pm on weekdays, and 8.00am to 1.00pm Saturdays. Stage 1 will be conducted in Kilaben Bay/Fishing Point and Stage 2 in Myuna Bay/Balcolyn Bay.
Navigation Advice
The works are in an open area of the lake and work vessels will be marked by lights and day shapes in accordance with the requirements of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea.
Vessel operators are advised to exercise extreme caution when navigating in the vicinity of the works, to minimise wash and to travel at a speed of 4 knots or less when within 100 metres of the work vessels.
This navigation advice remains in place for the duration of the works.
Directions
Persons within the vicinity of the Works must comply with any directions given by a Boating Safety Officer or Police Officer in relation to the works or to marine safety. Failure to comply with any such direction is an offence (Marine Safety Act 1998, s.15A - Maximum Penalty $3,300.00).
Vessels are required to maintain a safe distance and speed from the works and operators are reminded that the production of wash which impacts unreasonably on the works is an offence (Marine Safety Regulation 2016 – clause 11(2) - Maximum Penalty $5,500.00).
Maps and charts affected
To see the area affected, refer to:
- Transport for NSW Boating Map – 8A
Contact Transport for NSW information line
For further information concerning this navigation advice, please contact the Transport for NSW information line on:
Phone: 13 12 36
Monday - Friday
8:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday - Sunday
8:30am - 4:30pm