Navigation warning due to flooding

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Navigation warning

Due to flooding of tributaries into the Sandon River, Wooli River, Clarence River, Evans River, Richmond River, Brunswick River and Tweed River, significant navigation hazards including submerged and floating debris, trees and shallowing, combined with dangerous currents means dangerous conditions for recreational boating.

Navigation markers to guide skippers around hazards may be washed or blown out of place.

Vessel operators are advised to exercise extreme caution when navigating in these waterways including monitoring available depth of water.

This navigation warning remains in place until further notice.

Directions

Transport for NSW advises:

• Persons within the vicinity of these waterways must comply with any directions given by a Boating Safety Officer or Police Officer in relation to marine safety. Failure to comply with any such direction is an offence (Marine Safety Act 1998, s.15A - Maximum Penalty $3,300.00).

Maps and charts affected

To see the area affected, refer to:

• Transport for NSW Boating Map – 1A (PDF 1.24MB), 1B (PDF 912.48KB), 2A (PDF 1.02MB), 2B (PDF 4.46MB) and 2C (PDF 2.04MB).