Boardwalk Upgrade, Memorial Drive, Forster
Where
When
Mondays to Fridays - 7:00am to 6:00pm, Saturdays - 8:00am to 1:00pm
The Works
Transport for NSW advises vessel operators that Bell Rock Marine will be undertaking construction works as part of the upgrade and extension to the Memorial Drive Boardwalk, adjacent to Breckenridge Channel, Wallis Lake at Forster from Monday, 29 April 2024 until Friday, 31 May 2024. Hours of work are 7:00am to 6:00pm weekdays and 8:00am to 1:00pm on Saturdays. Navigation in the vicinity may be restricted during these times.
Navigation Restriction and Warning
Vessel operators are advised to exercise extreme caution when navigating on Breckenridge Channel, Wallis Lake in the vicinity of the works areas adjacent to the Memorial Drive Boardwalk at Forster. The area will be marked by yellow hazard markers with yellow flashing lights. All vessel operators are to adhere to advisory signs within the area.
This navigation warning remains in place for the duration of the works.
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 – 6B (PDF 2.42MB) Inset 1
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