Marine Notice Su0812 - 7 October 2008 - May 2009

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Marine Notice

Construction works are to be undertaken in relation to the Sydney Desalination Project at Lady Robinson Beach Kyeemagh commencing 7 October 2008 until approximately May 2009.

CONSTRUCTION ZONE / SPECIAL EVENT AREA

NSW Maritime has designated the construction works to be a Construction Zone and Special Event Area (‘the Area’) for the purposes of Clause 10A of the Water Traffic Regulations NSW.

Mariners are advised that the Area;

is comprised of the waters enclosed by an imaginary line drawn from the juncture of Bestic Street and General Holmes Drive Kyeemagh extending due east into the waters of Botany Bay for a distance of 400 metres, and from that point an imaginary line drawn north and roughly parallel to Lady Robinson Beach Kyeemagh for a distance of 200 metres to the eastern tip of the Cooks River groyne wall (navigation aid CBB006).

will be in place from 7 October 2008 until approximately May 2009;

will be marked with yellow special marks (yellow buoys) at all times, and lights at night; and

is hereby declared a NAVIGATION HAZARD.

Vessel operators must observe the buoyed off area and remain well clear of the construction works.

DIRECTIONS

The General Manager Recreational Boating and Regional Services of NSW Maritime, pursuant to Clause 10B of the Water Traffic Regulations - NSW directs that;

Vessel operators must not enter the Area and must keep clear of any service craft and equipment; and

Vessel wash in the waters adjacent to the Area must be kept to a minimum.

GENERAL

Persons operating vessels in the vicinity of the Area are reminded of their obligation to:

maintain their vessel speed at no more than 4 knots within 100 metres of floating plant or work in progress;

keep wash to a minimum; and maintain a proper lookout at all times.

MAPS & CHARTS EFFECTED

NSW Maritime Map 9E & 9F

Admiralty chart – AUS 199 (Australia Wast Coast Botany Bay) Hydrographic Service RAN

For further information concerning this Navigation Warning, please contact

NSW Maritime Info Line 131 256 (8:30 am – 4:30 pm 7 days a week), OR

NSW Maritime (Sutherland) 02 9545 4422 (8:30 am – 4:30 pm), OR

Boating Service Officer Botany Bay 0418 460 293