Central Coast Mariner's New Years fireworks

When

8:45pm to 9:30pm

• Friday, 31 December 2021

Special event

Vessel operators are advised that a Special Event pursuant to Section 12(2) of the Marine Safety Act 1998 is to be held on the Brisbane Water at Gosford, between the Gosford Harbour breakwall and the railway bridge from 8:45pm to 9:30pm on Friday 31, Decemeber 2021.

Exclusion zone

Due to the potential to affect the safety of navigation, Transport for NSW has granted an Aquatic Licence to Foti International Fireworks Pty Ltd to conduct the event, and an Exclusion Zone will be established on the navigable waters of the Brisbane Water for a 300 metre radius from a fireworks barge anchored between the Gosford Harbour breakwall and the railway bridge. The Zone will be patrolled by NSW Maritime vessels.

Directions

Transport for NSW advise that in relation to the Zone;

• Persons within the vicinity of the Zone must comply with any directions given by any Boating Safety Officer or Police Officer in relation to the Special Event 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).
• No unauthorised vessels or persons are permitted to enter the Zone and to do so may be an offence (Marine Safety Act 1998, s.12(5) — Maximum Penalty $1,100.00).

Maps and charts affected

To see the area affected, refer to:

• Transport for NSW Boating Map – 8B (PDF 1.2MB)