Revetment renewal works
Where
When
The works
Transport for NSW advises that Envirostruct Services are commencing revetment renewal protection works along the foreshore of the Anchorage Islands canal, Terranora Creek at Tweed Heads. The work is scheduled to commence on Friday 6 May 2022 and continue until Thursday 6 October 2022 during normal work hours.
Navigation restriction and warning
Rock revetment renewal works will be carried out by a barge mounted excavator in the navigable waters of Terranora Creek along the foreshore of the Anchorage Islands between the above dates.
The excavator will be removing concrete footpaths and debris before placing rock of various sizes along the bank and into the waterway. Sediment control measures including silt curtains will be installed along the riverbank at times and will be marked in location.
The works area will be marked by yellow hazard markers with yellow flashing lights.
Vessel operators are advised to exercise extreme caution when navigating in the vicinity of the works and to pay particular attention to work vessels and marked areas. This navigation advice remains in place for the duration of the works.
Directions
Transport for NSW advises that in relation to the works:
- Persons within the vicinity of the Area must comply with any directions given by a 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 speed (no more than 4 knots) and distance 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 – 1A (PDF 1.24MB)
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