Snowy Hydro 2.0 construction works - Vessel exclusion zone

When

The works

Vessel operators are advised that construction works associated with the Snowy Hydro 2.0 project will be occurring on the Talbingo Reservoir, Talbingo, from the start of Ravine Bay to the Yarrangobilly River. The works will commence on Wednesday 22 December 2021 and continue until further notice.

Exclusion zone

Due to the potential to affect the safety of navigation, an Exclusion Zone (the Zone) will be established on the navigable waters of the Talbingo Reservoir from the start of Ravine Bay to the Yarrangobilly River between the above dates.

No authorised vessels or persons are permitted to enter the Zone which will be marked by signage and yellow special mark aqua buoys with flashing yellow lights displayed between dusk and dawn.

Navigation warning

Access to the Yarrangobilly Arm of the Talbingo Reservoir is prohibited to all unauthorised vessels.

Directions

Transport for NSW advises:  

• Persons within the vicinity of the zone must comply with any directions given by a Boating Safety Officer or NSW 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 are permitted to enter the Zone under any circumstances, and to do so may be an offence (Marine Safety Act 1998, s12(5) - Maximum Penalty $1,100.00).

Maps and charts affected

To see the area affected, refer to:

• Transport for NSW Boating Map –21 (PDF 1.72MB)