Unmarked hazards and altered riverbed conditions reducing charted depths

When

Navigation warning

Transport for NSW advises vessel operators that due to recent major floods, altered riverbed conditions exist in the Hastings River in the Wauchope area. Deposits of gravel has resulted in variation to the Charted Depths resulting in reduced depth to less than 1.0 metres LAT.

Further, there are significant unmarked navigation hazards including submerged and floating debris, trees and shallowing, which, combined with dangerous currents means dangerous conditions for recreational boating.

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

This navigation warning remains in place until the natural recovery of the area occurs.

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 – 5A (PDF 1.28MB).