Replacement of lead lights at coastal bar

When

The works

Vessel operators are advised that in order to improve navigation across the bar into the entrance of the Richmond River at Ballina Transport for NSW are upgrading the current lead lights to sector lead lights. The upgraded lights will remain in place indefinitely.

Navigation warning

A sector light is a fixed aid to navigation that displays a light of different colours and/or rhythms over designated arcs. The colour of the light provides directional information to aid navigation of vessels. The indicated bearing is 310.02⁰ and is the centreline channel indicated by a white light. The light remains visible at day and night at times the bearing or heading may change slightly.

Vessel operators are advised to log on with Marine Rescue by marine radio channel 16 VHF and seek advice before crossing the entrance to the Richmond River. Vessel operators are reminded to be extra vigilant and exercise caution when navigating the entrance to the Richmond River (the bar) at Ballina.

This navigation warning remains in place until further notice.

Maps and charts affected

To see the area affected, refer to:

• Transport for NSW Boating Map - 2A (PDF 1.02MB).