Barge riverbed drilling works
Where
When
The Works
Transport for NSW advises vessel operators that Pandanus Marine Pty Ltd will be conducting drilling operations from work barges on the Richmond River, within North Creek and Fisheries Creek, at Ballina from Friday, 22 March 2024 until Tuesday, 30 April 2024. During this period, navigation in the vicinity of the work barges will be restricted and may at times be delayed.
Navigation Restriction and Warning
Drilling works will be conducted on the navigable waters of the Richmond River in the vicinity of the Fisheries Creek Bridge, River Drive at Ballina and the Canal Bridge, Tamarind Drive at Ballina between the above dates. During this time, work barges will be repositioned frequently within the channels in the vicinity of the above mentioned bridges.
Vessel operators are advised to exercise caution when navigating in the vicinity of the works areas and pay particular attention to construction works, lighting and day shapes, alternative buoyage, and any advisory signage. Vessel operators are also advised that navigating beyond the works barges may be subject to delays at the discretion of the barge operators.
Directions
Persons within the vicinity of the works 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 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).
Vessels are required to comply with all signage and buoyage. Failure to comply is an offence (s 11(4) of the Marine Safety Act 1998 – Maximum Penalty $5,500.00 in relation to wash and $1,100.00 in any other case).
Maps and charts affected
To see the area affected, refer to:
- Transport for NSW Boating Map – 2A (PDF 863.38KB)
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