Dredging, rock revetment, piling, pontoon and boat ramp works
Where
When
The works
Transport for NSW advises that MGN Civil Pty Ltd have been engaged to complete the project works for the Regional Boat Ramp and Breakwall Extension project within the current Coffs Harbour boat ramp basin and adjoining waters outside of the inlet to the boat ramp.
Exclusion zone
Due to the potential to affect the safety of navigation and for public safety, vessel operators are advised that Exclusion Zones ('the Zones') will be established on the navigable waters of Coffs Harbour within the boat ramp basin and in the adjoining waters outside of the inlet to the boat ramp, in the vicinity of the project works between the above dates. Work vessels and barges will display day shapes and lights. The Zones will be marked with yellow buoys with yellow flashing lights which have been installed 125 metres from the breakwall.
Unauthorised vessels are prohibited from entering the marked Exclusion Zones.
Navigation restrictions and warning
For the rock revetment works and breakwall extension, the existing Port breakwall light will be removed for the duration of the works. Five yellow flashing buoys will be installed from the toe of the existing breakwater to mitigate the potential risk of vessels running aground on the newly constructed breakwater platform as it moves into the harbour. These buoys will be maintained for the duration of works and removed when the navigation light is reinstated on the breakwater at project completion.
A navigation channel 30m wide on the western side of the breakwall will be put in place marked by yellow buoys with flashing lights. This is a 4 knot speed restriction zone. A Port and Starboard navigation marker displaying 4 knots will be installed on the approach to the navigation channel. An indicative map showing the new navigational changes in the vicinity of the works is shown below.
During dredging of the basin an Exclusion Zone will be in place marked with yellow buoys with yellow flashing lights installed around the barge and in the vicinity of the works. The boat ramp basin will remain navigable to vessel operators.
During the piling, pontoon and boat ramp works a work punt will push and manoeuvre the barge around the basin to undertake the works and maintain the floating silt boom. An Exclusion Zone will be in place marked with yellow flashing lights installed around silt boom in the vicinity of the works. The boat ramp will be accessible at all times for use by the public.
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 works, barges or vessels.
This navigation warning remains in place for the duration of the works.
Directions
Transport of NSW advises that in relation to the works:
- Persons within the vicinity of the works must comply with any directions given by any 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 – 3A.
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