Transport for NSW Regional Boating Plan Murray – Region Consultation Draft August 2014

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Table of contents

1. Introduction...... 4 2. Physical character of the waterways ...... 6 2.1 Background ...... 6 2.2 Upper Murray catchment ...... 7 2.3 Murray Riverina catchment ...... 7 2.4 Benanee catchment ...... 7 2.5 Snowy catchment ...... 7 2.6 Murrumbidgee catchment ...... 8 2.7 Darling catchment ...... 8 3. Waterway users ...... 9 3.1 Analysis of existing user data ...... 11 3.2 Regional site visits ...... 12 3.3 Consultation to date ...... 13 4. Safety ...... 16 4.1 Overview of existing safety activities ...... 17 4.2 Complaints ...... 18 4.3 Infringements ...... 19 4.4 Incidents ...... 19 4.5 Consultation feedback ...... 21 4.6 Key findings ...... 21 4.7 Actions ...... 23 5. Access ...... 25 5.1 Overview of existing access facilities ...... 26 5.2 Consultation feedback ...... 30 5.3 Key findings ...... 31 5.4 Actions ...... 32 6. Storage ...... 34 6.1 Existing storage ...... 34 6.2 Consultation feedback ...... 37 6.3 Key findings ...... 38 6.4 Actions ...... 39 7. Other issues raised during consultation ...... 40 7.1 Overall analysis of ‘other’ issues ...... 40 7.2 Snapshot of ‘other’ issues ...... 41 7.3 Key findings ...... 41 7.4 Actions ...... 42 8. Detailed opportunities to support actions ...... 43 Summary of key actions ...... 43

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9. References ...... 57 Table index

Table 1 – Re -zoning inland waterways into the existing regions ...... 6 Table 2 – External stakeholders consulted at a regional level ...... 13 Table 3 – Profile of survey respondents ...... 14 Table 4 – Perceived importance of safety issues – survey responses ...... 21 Table 5 – List of grants provided to Murray- Riverina region through the BBP Projects ...... 27 Table 6 – Perceived importance of access and infrastructure issues – survey responses ...... 31 Table 7 – Perceived importance of storage issues – survey responses ...... 38 Table 8 - Location based key issues, potential solutions and opportunities ...... 44

Figure index

Figure 1 – Map of regions ...... 4 Figure 2 – Infringement analysis ...... 19 Figure 3 – Survey response – overall safety satisfaction ...... 21 Figure 4 – Examples of safety issues ...... 24 Figure 5 – Example access facilities within the region ...... 27 Figure 6 – Completed BBP projects examples within the region ...... 30 Figure 7 – Survey response – overall satisfaction with access and infrastructure facilities ...... 31 Figure 8 – Examples of access opportunities/issues ...... 33 Figure 9 – Examples of existing storage ...... 35 Figure 10 – Survey response – overall satisfaction of storage facilities ...... 38 Figure 11 – Examples of storage issues ...... 39

Appendices Appendix A – Details of Stakeholder Consultation

Appendix B – Maps

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1. Introduction

The NSW Government is seeking to improve the experience of recreational boating across NSW through the development of Regional Boating Plans. These plans will identify the priority projects and actions over the coming years in order to keep our waterways safe, improve accessibility and enhance the overall boating experience.

The Regional Boating Plans are being developed by the Maritime Management Centre (MMC) in Transport for NSW, working closely with Roads and Maritime Services (Roads and Maritime) and consultants with expertise in coastal infrastructure. The plans will be used to inform projects to be funded out of the new NSW Boating Now boating infrastructure program announced by the Minister for Roads and Freight on 2 August 2014. NSW Boating Now replaces the successful Better Boating Program and will see more funding available for boating facilities across NSW with a stronger focus on delivering projects that will provide the greatest strategic benefit to each region. $14 million in funding per year will be available over the next five years, compared to $5 million per year over the last five years of the Better Boating Program.

The State’s major waterways have been grouped according to geography and waterway management to form eleven distinct regions as shown in Figure 1. A Regional Boating Plan will be developed for each of these regions.

Figure 1 – Map of regions

Each Regional Boating Plan is being developed through a two-stage process involving the development of a Consultation Draft and then a final plan for each region. This Consultation

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Draft has been informed by the feedback received through an initial consultation program including engagement with local Councils and boating stakeholder groups as well as an online survey process open to all waterway users. The project team has also undertaken site visits of infrastructure in each region including on- water inspections with local Roads and Maritime Boating Safety Officers (BSOs).

Following release of this Consultation Draft, the project team will return to each region to discuss the key findings and proposed priority projects with Councils. The project team will also seek further community views on the Consultation Draft through a public information session.

Public information sessions will be held at:

Albury Tuesday 9 September The Commercial Club 618 Dean St, Albury NSW 6-7pm

Moama

Wednesday 10 September Bowling Club

6 Shaw Street, Moama NSW

6-7pm

Mildura Thursday 11 September The Grand Hotel Seventh Street, Mildura 6-7pm

Submissions on the Consultation Draft can be made via email to [email protected] by 21 September 2014.

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2. Physical character of the waterways

2.1 Background

This region consists of the following major waterways: , , and . There are also a number of inland and alpine waterways within the Murray – Riverina region. Some of these waterways are presented below in Table 1. Table 1 –Inland waterways included in the Murray – Riverina Region

Region Waterways

Murray – Riverina Lake Jindabyne, Lake Eucumbene, Tantangara , Blowering Reservoir, Jounama Pondage, Mannus Lake, Pondage, Talbingo Reservoir, Pond Reservoir, Three Mile , Geehi Reservoir, , , Googong Reservoir, Lake Wyangan and Lake Albert.

Recreational boating is popular in the region, with users undertaking a wide variety of boating activities. The region also supports various commercial vessel operations such as hire and drive and charter vessels. Although the region’s waterways cover considerable distances, recreational boating activities tend to be concentrated at regional centres resulting in high demand in these areas particularly in the summer months. Further details on waterway users are provided in Chapter 3. The waterways are covered by over 40 councils (listed at Appendix A). Some councils have plans in place to manage their waterways and associated estuaries. The main objectives of these plans have been to manage and co-ordinate water usages, flow, water quality, waterfront development, improve public accessibility and to protect the visual character and natural landscape of the waterways.

A number of the waterways in this region are defined as Alpine Waters for which there are additional life jacket requirements. All the occupants of a vessel less than 4.8m in length must wear a life jacket when the vessel is being operated on these waters.

The sections below outline the physical characteristics of the waterways where boating mainly occurs rather than the entire catchment and tributaries.

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2.2 Upper Murray catchment

The Upper Murray catchment is located in southern NSW along the NSW-Victoria border and has a catchment of approximately 15,300 km2 in size. The major waterway in this catchment is the Murray River which commences in the and typically marks the border between NSW and Victoria. The NSW border is at the top of the southern bank of the Murray River. The portion of the river within the Upper Murray catchment extends through to Dam. After the Dam, the Murray River flows through the Murray Riverina Catchment in a westerly direction to its outlet near Goolwa on the South Australian coast. Along its route, the river has a few major , storage weirs and navigable locks.

Three smaller storages: Khancoban Pondage, Geehi Reservoir and Tooma Reservoir are located in the upper reaches of the catchment. They receive transfers of water from the for release to the Murray and Murrumbidgee valleys.

2.3 Murray Riverina catchment

The Murray Riverina catchment is approximately 15,000 km2 in size. It commences at the (Lake Hume) and includes the Murray River, Lake and Edward River. Lake Hume is approximately 200 km2 in size and is a popular destination for general boating, water skiing, sailing, canoeing/kayaking and Personal Watercraft (PWC) use. Lake Hume is divided between Victoria and NSW at therefore both Marine Safety Victoria and Roads and Maritime are responsible for boating in the lake under the Marine Safety Legislation (Lakes Hume and Mulwala) Act 2001. The Hume Dam, which regulates the Murray River, is jointly managed by Victorian and authorities on behalf of the Murray Darling Basin Authority (MDBA).

Major tributaries of the Murray River in this region are the regulated Edward River, River, , , Creek and Colligen Creek.

Lake Mulwala is created by the Yarrawonga weir on the Murray River and is approximately 45 km2 in size. With numerous access points, it is a popular destination for power boating, water skiing, sailing, rowing and canoeing.

2.4 Benanee catchment

The Benanee catchment is approximately 21,400 km2 in size. The river basin consists of several creeks, streams and lakes with the largest water storages being Euston and Mildura weirs.

2.5 Snowy catchment

The Snowy catchment in NSW is approximately 9,000 km2 in size and includes the Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric scheme. Some major waterways in the catchment include: the Snowy River, Lake Jindabyne and Lake Eucumbene.

The Snowy River is one of the largest snowmelt rivers in and its main tributaries are the Eucumbene and Thredbo Rivers. Other tributaries include the Mowamba, Maclaughlin, Delegate, Jacobs, Pinch, Deddick, Buchan, Rodger and Brodribb Rivers and Wullwye Creek joining the Snowy River below the wall.

Lake Eucumbene is the largest of the Snowy Scheme lakes, approximately 145 km2 in size with a catchment area of approximately 680 km2. Lake Jindabyne is approximately 33 km2 in size and has a catchment area of 993 km2.

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2.5.1

All Snowy Hydro’s water storages were designed to operate through a range of levels, which vary depending on inflows, transfers, releases for electricity generation and in order to meet licence conditions.

Snowy Hydro supports regional tourism by providing for recreational use on most of its water storages. However, due to operational requirements, water levels will rise and fall rapidly often without notice, particularly in smaller storages like Tooma, Tumut Pond, Geehi and Khancoban. Forpublic safety reasons, Snowy Hydro does not encourage recreational use at these smaller storages. Close liaison will be required with Snowy Hydro on any actions undertaken on its water storages.

2.6 Murrumbidgee catchment

The Murrumbidgee catchment is approximately 84,000 km2 in size and includes Canberra and a number of regional cities and towns. The major waterways of the catchment include: Tantangara Reservoir, Blowering Reservoir, Tumut Pond Reservoir, Three Mile Dam, Burrinjuck Dam, Googong Reservoir, Murrumbidgee River, Yanga Lake, Lake Wyangan and Lake Albert.

The Murrumbidgee River, a major tributary of the Murray-Darling River system, spans approximately 1,600 km, rising near Cooma and flowing westward towards its junction with the Murray River near . The Murrumbidgee is regulated downstream of Burrinjuck Dam, with the Tumut, Gudgenby, Naas, Molonglo, Queanbeyan, Cotter and Yass rivers as key tributaries. The , the Murrumbidgee's largest tributary, is regulated downstream of which is part of the Snowy Mountains Hydro-electric Scheme.

The two largest storages in the Murrumbidgee catchment are Blowering Reservoir, which is approximately 45 km2 in size, and Burrinjuck Dam which is approximately 55 km2 in size. Talbingo, Tantangara and Googong Dams are also major dams within the catchment area. Three Mile Dam is a relatively small dam located within near Kiandra.

Yanga Lake covers an area of approximately 14 km2 and is located within the on the lower Murrumbidgee River floodplain. Lake Wyangan is a recreational lake located near Griffith.

Lake Albert is approximately 1.2 km2 in size and has an average depth of 3 m. A boat club and the Country Club are situated on the lake which is also circumnavigated by a community walking track.

2.7 Darling catchment

The Lower Darling catchment is approximately 35,000 km2 in size. The major waterway is the Darling River and the term 'Lower Darling' refers to the portion of the river regulated by releases from the Scheme. Inflows to the Menindee Lakes come from the Barwon- Darling River and the Lower Darling River then flows for 530 km to its junction with the Murray River.

The seven Menindee Lakes are a major feature of the catchment which have been modified for use as water storages, but also have significant environmental and recreational values.

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3. Waterway users

Recreational boating is a popular pastime in the Murray – Riverina regional waterways. The waterways are popular for recreational fishing, water skiing, wake boarding, PWC operation, sailing, rowing, houseboating, canoeing and kayaking. In addition to NSW users, the waterways are used by a large number of visiting boaters particularly from Victoria and the ACT. The Murray River Review, which was produced by the former NSW Maritime, reported that almost 90% of vessels checked by NSW Maritime on the Murray River were from Victoria. The majority of the population centres along the Murray River are on the Victorian side of the River. The Snowy Mountains Hydro-electric Scheme, operated by Snowy Hydro, collects, stores, and diverts water through tunnels to power stations to generate power. Water is then released into the Murray and Murrumbidgee Rivers for irrigation. Snowy Hydro supports regional tourism by providing for recreational use on most of its water storages, however operational requirements take priority.

The Murray Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) is required to maximise water availability for the southern Basin States and to deliver their water entitlements. Whilst the MDBA aims to align water deliveries with recreational needs, the supply of water for irrigation, town water supply and to the environment takes priority.

Upper Murray catchment Lake Hume is a popular waterway for recreational cruising, fishing, power boating, PWCs, water skiing and sailing. Recreational clubs such as the Lake Hume Boat Club, the Albury-Wodonga Yacht Club and the Hume Angling Club are located on the lake. Boating activities throughout the remainder of the catchment include:

 Fishing;

 power boating;  PWCs

 camping;

 kayaking; and

 canoeing.

Murray Riverina catchment Boating activities in the Murray Riverina catchment include:

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 water skiing;

 wake boarding

 houseboating;  fishing;

 kayaking and canoeing and

 major aquatic events.

Benanee catchment In addition to activities along the Murray River, the Euston and Mildura weirs in this catchment are popular fishing destinations.

Snowy catchment Recreational activities in Lake Jindabyne include:  swimming, with buoyed swimming areas provided at The Haven and Claypits;

 fishing;

 sailing, with a course north of Lion Island and Club Island and a smaller course to the west of Lion Island;

 kite sailing and windsurfing;

 water skiing, predominately in the Claypits area;

 wakeboarding;

 PWCs;

 power boating;

 rowing; and

 canoeing, kayaking and rafting.

A number of events are held in the catchment including the XTERRA Triathalon, the Snowy Mountains Trout Festival and the Ski Racing Australia Speed and Marathon Championships .

Murrumbidgee catchment The Murrumbidgee River and Lake Albert are popular for waterway recreational activities. When the water levels in Lake Albert are high, the water body is used for water skiing, sailing, kayaking, fishing and general recreational boating. In addition, there are several local aquatic user clubs and groups that regularly use the Lake including the Wagga Wagga Boat Club, Wagga Aquatic User Group, Scouting Association and Bidgee Dragons Abreast Club. Annual events such as the Barry Carne water skiing event and triathlon events are also held when there are sufficient water levels.

Darling catchment Recreational activities in the Darling catchment include:  fishing;

 swimming;

 small tour operations;

 canoeing, kayaking and rafting; and

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 sailing and water skiing on Menindee Lakes.

Communities in the area have a strong connection and history with the region’s waterways. An example of this historical value is that one of the oldest human made structures on earth (extensive and intricate fish traps) is located on the on the Barwon River at Brewarrina.

3.1 Analysis of existing user data

3.1.1 Licence data analysis

There are currently approximately 45,000 boat licence holders in the Murray – Riverina Region. This represents approximately 8.2% of all boat licence holders in NSW. As mentioned above, the large majority of boaters in this region are from Victoria.

The majority of NSW licence holders in the region carry a General Boat Licence with approximately 6% licensed to operate PWCs which is lower than the State-wide average for PWCs (11%).

3.1.2 Registration data analysis

There are currently approximately 20,000 registered recreational vessels in the Murray – Riverina region. This represents approximately 8.4% of all registered vessels in NSW. This figure is consistent with the proportion of State-wide licence holders. It is important to note that there are smaller boats that may not require licences to use the waterways as well as visiting interstate boats from Victoria.

Of the recreational vessels, open runabouts dominate, accounting for 89% of all registered vessels. Cabin runabouts and PWCs have a modest presence on the region’s waterways. Some houseboats, sailing vessels, motor cruisers, inflatables and powered catamarans are also registered in the region but these represent a relatively small proportion of the region’s total registered vessels.

A majority (91%) of all vessels are between 2 and 6 m in length and the average vessel length for the region is 4.5 m. Vessels less than 6 m in length are defined as trailerable. This has a significant influence on the boating access and storage requirements in the region with a strong demand on boat ramps and trailer parking.

3.1.3 Other users

While the above data provides information on licence holders and vessels registered in the Murray – Riverina region, it does not capture vessels from other regions, in particular from Victoria that use these waterways. This adds significantly to the local demand at certain times of the year.

Roads and Maritime’s licence and registration data does not capture non-powered craft numbers such as kayaks, canoes or beach-launch sail craft which do not require registration. Based on the estimated total number of these vessel types in NSW, there may be significant numbers of these vessels in the Murray - Riverina region, in particular due to the physical characteristics of the waterway which attract these users.

3.1.4 Future demand

In 2010, the then NSW Maritime released a report titled NSW Boat Ownership and Storage Growth Forecasts to 2026. The report forecast a continuing growth trend in vessel ownership of 2.9% annually across NSW.

The report used a different regional profile to that being used for the Regional Boating Plan. It identified that the Murray Inland region and South Coast (both of which incorporates Murray –

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Riverina) have experienced significant growth. The growth was reported to be approximately 3.9% per annum across all boat sizes. This data excludes vessels form Victoria.

3.2 Regional site visits

Regional site visits and consultation with key local stakeholders were an important part of the study process. This section summarises key findings and observations from these visits and consultation. Further details are provided in Chapters, 4, 5 and 6.

The fact that a substantial numbers of boaters in this region come from Victoria presents challenges in ensuring that NSW boating education campaigns reach all users of the waterways.

The Murray River in particular is very popular with wake and ski vessels as well as small fishing vessels. Similarly a number of Alpine Waters are popular fishing destinations. Boating in this region tends to be concentrated in popular areas such as those along the Murray River at Mulwala, Moama and Mildura, and conflicts sometimes arise between different users, particularly during peak holiday periods and weekends. Examples of conflicts include between wake and non-powered vessels and between boaters and swimmers using boating access points.

The number of snags (dead trees that have fallen or remain upright) and fallen trees present navigation issues for the Murray River, in particular at . On the Alpine Lakes, the extreme temperatures, together with sudden changes in water level due to the operational requirements of the Snowy River Hydro Scheme can present safety and access issues. Similar access challenges were also observed for the inland lakes and dams in this region which experience changes to water levels. It was also highlighted by stakeholders that during droughts and periods of low water levels in the lakes, recreational boaters tend to travel to the Murray River, thus further adding to congestion.

Site visits identified some boating access facilities that were in need of upgrade, poorly maintained, unable to meet demand, lacking amenities and/or limited trailer parking availability. Vessel wash was highlighted as an issue by stakeholders in a number of areas, both from the perspective of the safety of other waterway users and the concerns about wash contributing to riverbank erosion in some locations.

These issues were also reinforced by stakeholder feedback as well as a review of existing literature.

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3.3 Consultation to date

Stakeholder consultation was undertaken in this region with the councils, Roads and Maritime Boating Safety Officers (BSOs) and other groups through facilitated workshops and meetings. Appendix A provides a list of key stakeholders consulted throughout the State. Table 2 outlines the groups consulted specifically for this region. Table 2 – External stakeholders consulted at a regional level

Agency / Group Represented

BSOs responsible for the region

Council Officers responsible for the region

Murray Darling Basin Authority

Snowy Hydro

Goulbourn-Murray Water

Riverina Fisheries Office

South West Headquarters & Hume Fisheries Office

Lower Murray Fisheries Office

NSW Office of Water

National Parks and Wildlife Services

Commercial Operators such as Mildura Houseboats, Matahari Houseboats, Moama on Murray Houseboats and Echuca Luxury Houseboats

Individual and other representative stakeholders from community organisations, sporting clubs and marinas

Stakeholders provided direct feedback both verbally and in writing in addition to responding to the online survey which was also open to the broader community in NSW, Victoria and the ACT. In total, 77 survey responses were received. The outcomes of the survey should not be viewed as representative of all users of this waterway. A detailed profile of the survey respondents is available summarised below in Table 3.

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Table 3 – Profile of survey respondents

Number of 77 (Individuals 56, Government 21) respondents

Club/ Group Rep, Industry / 10% commercial 8%

Respondent Individual boater, General Public, 44% 21% 9% Category Other, Government, 8%

20-29, 4%

Age Group 30-39, 5% 40-49, 25% 50-59, 39% 60+, 25%

Less than 20, 2%

Commercial licence, 10%

General Licence, No licence, 19% Licence type 62%

Personal Other, 1% General Young Young Adult PWC Watercraft (PWC) Adult Licence, 0% Licence, 0% Licence, 8%

No, 4

Boat ownership Yes, 25

Sailing dinghy, 3% Other, 7%

Trailerable power Canoe / kayak, Boat type Power boat, 13% boat, 56% 16%

Yacht, 0% PWC, 5%

Less than 6 More than 6 Boat length metres, 79% metres, 21%

Boat Category Recreational, 95%

Commercial, 5%

Special events, 9%

Recreational

Boating Fishing, 34% Cruising, 25% Water sports, 27% 3% Other, Activities Sailing, 2%

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Summer (October - March)

Winter (April - September)

Boating Frequency

Weekly Fortnightly Monthly Less frequently

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4. Safety

Key findings

• The Murray River has high waterway usage, especially at regional centres and tourist parks. This can result in conflicting uses of the water.

• Large numbers of boaters and vessels are from Victoria. Safety issues can be addressed by continuing to

work with Victorian boating regulatory authorities to extend NSW safe boating messaging and education campaigns into Victoria.

• A number of survey respondents raised concerns about the large number of vessels on the waterways as well as the behaviour of waterway users, particularly PWCs and wake boarding vessels.

• Safety in the region could be improved through raised levels of awareness and management of hazards

and snags, through improvements to education campaigns, and updated signage at boating locations.

• The Murray-Riverina region is composed of a range of waterways with significantly different physical characteristics. These have specific safety concerns that require targeted campaigns on a local level.

Actions a. Review strategies to improve user behaviour and reduce waterway congestion b. Continue to work with Victorian marine safety authorities and boating groups to extend NSW safe boating messages into Victoria c. Review and improve signage and management of hazards and snags d. Review strategies to target the unique boating safety issues seen in Alpine Waters

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4.1 Overview of existing safety activities

The MMC has led a successful campaign with Roads and Maritime to promote the wearing of lifejackets, especially in small vessels. The campaign is a response to the fact that 9 out of 10 people who drown when boating, are not wearing a lifejacket.

The campaign has been the most comprehensive, targeted program on boating safety in NSW history. It included an extensive and targeted advertising campaign, an innovative mobile lifejacket promotional van which took the safety message to the boating public State-wide (including visits to the Murray – Riverina region), a zero tolerance on-water compliance approach and a host of supporting activities. Roads and Maritime is responsible for the operational delivery of marine safety in NSW, including the operational aspects of the regulation of recreational and commercial boating activity throughout the State. The enforcement role is chiefly performed by BSOs who conduct regular on-water patrols and inspections throughout the Murray – Riverina waterways to provide boating safety education and ensure compliance with safety requirements (such as lifejackets), speed, wash, distance off, aquatic licences, commercial operations and mooring requirements. Roads and Maritime also operate a Mobile Safety Education and Compliance Team which is a team of specialist BSOs who can be deployed throughout NSW.

The BSOs work in close partnership with Roads and Maritime Boating Education Officers and the local NSW Police Force (both general duties police and the local Marine Area Command), often conducting joint patrols, although police officers are solely responsible for conducting random breath testing on NSW navigable waters.

The Murray River marks the border between NSW and Victoria, however NSW has jurisdiction of the water up to the southern bank on the Victoria side. A number of other waterways in this region cross the NSW and Victorian border thus responsibility for boating safety is divided between Roads and Maritime (NSW) and Transport Safety Victoria under the Marine Safety Legislation (Lakes Hume and Mulwala) Act 2001. Within Victorian waters, enforcement of boating rules is usually carried out by Victoria Police and Victorian marine safety authorities. BSOs also work in partnership with officers of the Department of Primary Industries (Fisheries), Goulburn Murray Water, the Murray Darling Basin Authority and National Parks’ rangers in relation to matters of common interest.

In addition to State-wide regulatory requirements and boating safety campaigns, specific boating safety restrictions that apply in the Murray – Riverina region are shown on the map included in Appendix B and online at http://www.maritime.nsw.gov.au/publications/maps.html. These are summarised as follows:

• Speed restrictions such as:

– 4 knot zones, specifically at: . Bays of Lake Jindabyne including Widows Inlet, Rushes Bay and Taylors Inlet;

. Eucumbene Cove and Lake Eucumbene; . Various sections of the Murray River including , Cobram, Barmah, Moama-Echuca, Doms Corner, , Bourke Street Canal, Yarrawonga, Mulwala, Mildura, , Albury and Barham;

. Wentworth on the Darling River;

. and Graces Flats on Lake Burrinjuck, as well as in the vicinity of the dam wall;

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. The western side of Yanga Lake;

. The northern section of Lake Wyangan;

. The northern and southern ends of Lake Albert; . on the Edward River;

. Ferry crossings on Lake Hume and Speewa on the Murray River.

– 5 knot zone at various sections of Lake Hume including Bonegilla, Ebden and Tallangatta; – 8 knot zones at The Haven in Lake Jindabyne, Picnic Point on the Murray River, in the vicinity of Moama-Echuca, South , parts of the Ovens River and near Wee Jasper on the ; and • “no wash” and “no towing” zones.

Further controls exist in the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea which are observed in NSW by law and include, but are not limited to, the following:

• The skipper (master of the vessel) is responsible for the safety of the vessel and all people on board; • The skipper must always:

o keep to a safe speed for the conditions (eg., slower speeds at times of reduced visibility, rough water, congested waterway);

o keep a proper lookout;

o be prepared to take action to avoid a collision; and

o display appropriate navigation lights at night. In addition, there are also a number of general “distance off” restrictions which apply on all NSW waters – for example, vessels travelling at 10 knots or more must remain at least 60 m from people in the water and 30 m from structures, shorelines and other powered vessels. Where it is not possible to maintain the specified distances, a “safe distance” should be maintained. This is the distance which will ensure that a vessel will not endanger or injure people or damage property, having regard to relevant factors such as prevailing weather conditions, visibility, speed and any obstructions.

Following extensive public consultation, the then NSW Maritime published the Murray River Safety Review in January 2011. The Review addressed a number of concerns arising from incidents on the Murray and community expectations regarding user behaviour. This review has resulted in an increased number of Boating Safety Officer positions being established in the area and the introduction of education campaigns to addresses issues specific to the region. The MMC and Roads and Maritime have already addressed many of the issues raised in the review and will continue to consider and address safety concerns in the region.

4.2 Complaints

Analysis of the complaints received by Roads and Maritime during the 5 years leading up to 1 January 2014 reveals that the majority of complaints received related to:  irregular riding of personal water craft (20%);

 speeding (15%);

 safety (12%); and  hazards (10%).

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The most significant number of complaints received by Roads and Maritime for the Murray - Riverina region related to the Murray River (over 70%), especially in the vicinity of Albury, Moama and Swan Hill.

4.3 Infringements

Between 2009 and 2013, the number of penalty notices issued within the Murray – Riverina region accounted for 21.3% (approximately 2,600) of all infringement notices issued throughout NSW. It should be noted that the vast majority of boaters in the region come from Victoria and not NSW. In addition to these penalties, 2,904 formal warnings were issued. The heavily utilised waters of the Murray River accounted for 69% of the region’s infringements.

Approximately 78% of penalty notices issues in the region between 2009 and 2013 were issued to Victorian residents. As indicated in Figure 2 below, the infringements for which the most penalty notices were issued in the region were for:

 failure to carry the correct safety equipment including lifejackets (50%);  inadequate or no vessel registration (15%); and

 towing unsafely or contrary to restrictions (10%). Figure 2 – Infringement analysis

1000 900 800 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 Number of Infringement Notices Issued Issued Notices Infringement of Number

Category of Infringement

4.4 Incidents

In the period between 1 January 2009 and 31 December 2013, there were 158 vessel incidents reported to Roads and Maritime in the region. Most of the incidents occurred on the Murray River with five on Burrinjuck Reservoir, five on Lake Albert and three on Blowering Reservoir. One hundred and twenty-one of the incidents involved recreational vessels, 13 involved an interaction between a recreational and commercial vessel and 24 involved commercial vessels only. This breakdown of incidents among vessel categories is broadly consistent with State-wide observations.

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4.4.1 Incidents resulting in death or injury

There were 12 fatal incidents in the region during this period which resulted in 12 fatalities. Seven incidents of these incidents took place on recreational vessels. Four of the incidents occurred on the Murray River between Moama and Torrumbary and four took place outside of daylight hours. All but one incident occurred outside of the months of November to February. Three of the incidents involved non-powered craft. Five of the incidents involved a vessel capsizing while three involved a tow sport.

There were also 51 incidents which resulted in serious injury to the victim. A serious injury is classified as one requiring hospitalisation or outpatient treatment. These incidents resulted in 59 injuries. Most incidents involved recreational vessels and 27 took place on the Murray River between Barmah and Torrumbary. Eleven of these incidents involved a PWC. Common incident types were a result of tow sport activities, collisions and fuel induced fire or explosions. An additional 24 incidents resulted in minor injury to 35 persons; 10 of these incidents occurred as a result of a fuel-induced fire or explosion.

4.4.2 Types of vessels

The main types of vessels involved in incidents, where known, were open runabouts (46%), PWCs (17%) and houseboats (16%).

4.4.3 Incident locations

Vessel incidents were concentrated in the following locations.

 76 incidents on the Murray River between Barmah and Torrumbary; and

 16 incidents on the Murray River between Cobram and Gillamatong.

4.4.4 Incident cause

Behavioural factors were identified as the primary cause of the majority of incidents. Thirty- seven incidents were the result of a lack of judgment, 13 incidents were attributable to no proper lookout and 12 were the result of excessive speed. Environmental factors were attributable to 19 incidents involving hazardous waters, tidal conditions and weather conditions. This is less than the State-wide average, most likely due to there being no coastal waters in this region. Material factors were attributable to 15 incidents involving failure of a variety of machinery and equipment.

4.4.5 Incident type

The composition of incident types in the Murray - Riverina region were broadly consistent with State-wide averages. The most common type of incident in this region was collision with another vessel (46 incidents) (approximately 29% of the total incidents), which is a slightly lesser proportion than the State-wide average of approximately 32%. The next most common types of vessel incident observed in the region were collisions with a fixed object (23 incidents), fire or explosion due to fuel (18 incidents) towing injuries (18 incidents), capsizing (14 incidents) and sinking (11 incidents). While there were a number of incidents such as a person being hit by a vessel (6 incidents) or fall overboard (4 incidents).

4.4.6 Incident operation

The majority (90) of incidents occurred when the vessel involved was underway. Of those, 23 vessels were involved in towing activities, highlighting the popularity of tow sports in this region. Fourteen incidents occurred when vessels were at anchor, moored or berthed.

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4.4.7 Time of day, month and year

Where the time of the incident is known, 133 incidents occurred during daylight and 25 occurred at night. The majority of incidents occurred during the summer months, corresponding to the heaviest periods of boating activity. This also corresponds with a considerable increase in boating activity during holiday periods.

4.5 Consultation feedback

Survey respondents rated their satisfaction level with respect to safety with mixed responses, 49% stating it to be acceptable or above. It is worth noting that Victorian waterway users may not have completed the survey. Figure 3 – Survey response – overall safety satisfaction

1%

7% 21% Very satisfied 21% Satisfied Acceptable Dissatisfied Very dissatisfied 29% 21% Not applicable

Respondents that rated the overall safety of the region as ‘dissatisfied’ or ‘very dissatisfied’ were typically concerned about: on water behaviour of powered vessels and PWCs, overcrowding, large and high powered boats creating large wake and the limited number of navigation aids. Overall the respondents’ results were tallied to identify the perceived importance of various safety issues. The resulting rankings are shown in Table 4. Table 4 – Perceived importance of safety issues – survey responses

Rank Issue

1 On-water behaviour

2 Wash

3 Vessels not observing correct distance

4 Hazards (particularly snags and partially submerged obstacles)

5 Speed

6 Emergency response

7 Navigation aids

4.6 Key findings

Analysis of complaints, infringements, feedback and incidents data suggests that Roads and Maritime will need to continue to actively manage safety on the waterways through its compliance activities and education campaigns.

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Safety issues raised by stakeholders were largely concerned with waterway congestion and waterway user behaviour. The congestion issues highlighted were largely focused on the Murray River, especially at regional centres and tourist hubs. User behaviour concerns include vessel operators travelling at excessive speeds, creating excessive wash or not observing the correct distances off. Stakeholders specifically mentioned PWC and wake vessel operators as contributing to these concerns. Interstate and State-wide education campaigns are important in supporting this objective, however there are also actions that can be taken at the local level such as targeted campaigns regarding navigation in narrow channels with hazards such as snags and improving the visibility and clarity of signage. During site visits and through analysis of stakeholder feedback, a large number of hazards such as snags and submerged obstacles were identified across most waterways in the region. This was raised as a significant safety concern by stakeholders. Woody debris is a natural component of river systems and whilst it can become a safety concern, is also integral in creating habitats and stabilising the river bed and riverbanks. It is important that the relevant authorities work cooperatively to manage both safety and environmental concerns appropriately. The Murray-Riverina region is composed of a range of waterways with significantly different characteristics, such as the Alpine Waters. These waterways pose unique safety concerns due to cold water temperature and significant variations in water level due to rapid drawdowns for hydro power generation functions. In addition, wind and cold weather can lead to dramatic changes of the on-water conditions over a short period of time. These waterways have very different characteristics to the waters of the Murrumbidgee and Murray Rivers, which are relatively shallow, warm and have confined navigation channels. As such it is important to ensure that education, communication and compliance campaigns are targeted at appropriate waterways.

A location-based summary of the feedback received regarding boating safety in the Murray – Riverina region is provided in Chapter 8. All of these issues have been considered in the development of this Consultation Draft and it is anticipated that most will be addressed through the Actions described below. Any localised issues not addressed by the proposed Actions will be referred to local BSOs for review.

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4.7 Actions a. Review strategies to improve user behaviour and reduce waterway congestion Targeted education and compliance campaigns and a review of opportunities to spread and separate different waterway user groups would be beneficial to target on-water conflicts especially between PWC operators and towing vessels and the wider boating community. Along with these education campaigns, other access strategies (identified in Chapter 5) will need to be implemented to more evenly distribute waterway usage in order to reduce on-water conflict between users. b. Continue to work with Victorian marine safety authorities to extend NSW safe boating messages into Victoria State-wide education campaigns are important in improving boating behaviour in the region. MMC and Roads and Maritime will review its current approach to education and communication campaigns within the region to improve awareness of navigation rules and key safety measures among local boaters. Since a significant proportion of the boaters utilising the Murray River reside in Victoria, education campaigns will also need to be considered in Victoria with the support of Transport Safety Victoria and Victorian boating groups. These campaigns should also target increased awareness of snags and other hazards in the regions’ waterways. c. Review and improve signage and management of hazards and snags Roads and Maritime will review existing signage at boating locations throughout the region and work with other government agencies to improve clarity of signage at boat ramps. Obsolete signage will be removed as part of this task.

A new boating safety information sign template has been designed allowing interchangeable key boating safety messages to be displayed in the vicinity of boat ramps and includes waterway hazard information unique to each location. These new signs will be progressively rolled out to major boat ramps in the region and will also support boater awareness of snags and other hazards relevant to the Murray-Riverina region.

Submerged and partially submerged hazards including snags, other obstacles and obsolete structures were raised as a significant concern from stakeholders across all waterways in the region. This safety concern is amplified across much of the region due to the variable nature of waterway depth. Targeted education and communication campaigns are important in raising awareness of this issue; however, appropriate signage at access points across the region is also necessary. Opportunities to improve the management of significant submerged and semi submerged navigation hazards will be explored further with the Department of Primary Industries. d. Review strategies to target boating safety issues seen specifically in Alpine Waters

MMC and Roads and Maritime will review its current approach to education and communication campaigns within the region to improve awareness of the safety concerns and requirements specific to the Alpine area. This will include continuing the delivery of cold water safety campaigns and the development of an education campaign about changing weather conditions found in alpine areas. Safety requirements and issues unique to the alpine area will continue to be promoted on a local level as well as through the revision and updating of appropriate signage at access points.

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Figure 4 – Examples of safety issues

Example of site-specific signage for Alpine Waters Snags and other hazards with navigation aids with faded hazard signage in need of update marking channel

Snags and other hazards in water as well as faded Winter conditions on the Alpine Lakes signage

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5. Access

Key findings

• There are a large number of boat ramps in the Murray Riverina region that are spread across a substantial area and cater for users from both New South Wales and Victoria.

• There are a relatively few wharves, jetties and pontoons in the region which is influenced by the fluctuating water levels in many of the waterways which presents challenges for construction.

• Approximately 60% of online survey respondents indicated they were satisfied with access in the region. Those that were dissatisfied expressed concern about the condition of existing boat ramps, including access at low water levels and a lack of available amenities such as sewage pump-outs for houseboats.

• Capacity concerns at regional centres and tourist hubs may be addressed by upgrading existing ramps.

• Opportunities to enhance waterway access using pontoons and jetties are limited in some locations due to narrow channels in many rivers and fluctuating water levels in some rivers and many manmade lakes.

• There are a number of management authorities in this region. Closer cooperation and collaboration

between authorities could increase efficiency in planning and implementation of waterway infrastructure enhancements.

Actions e. Work with councils and other agencies to improve the design and condition of existing boat ramps including car and trailer parking f. Review opportunities to increase public tie-up areas in conjunction with providing amenities such as sewage pump-outs and toilets at strategic locations g. TfNSW to work with Snowy Hydro and local councils to explore opportunities to improve waterways access in the Alpine Lakes

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5.1 Overview of existing access facilities

Vessels access the waterways of the Murray – Riverina region in several ways including boat ramps, private and commercial moorings and club or private landing facilities. Trailered vessels can be launched and retrieved at public boat ramps, some of which have public facilities available such as trailer parking, fish cleaning tables and toilets. Some public wharves and jetties are also located on the region’s waterways and provide alternate access to vessels that are on the water. Waterfront landowners can also gain direct access to the waterway through private landing facilities. There is also informal access for smaller vessels (including canoes and kayaks) from a number of public reserves and beaches.

During the site visits, some of the ramps visited were visually identified to be in need of upgrade, poorly maintained and lacking amenities and access facilities. Further details on some specific improvements to boating access upgrades are provided at Chapter 8. Boat ramps

There are approximately 114 formalised boat ramps.

 Location:

– 43 of these ramps are located on the Murray River; – 14 of these ramps are located on the Murrumbidgee River; – nine are located on Lake Mulwala; – seven are located on Lake Eucumbene; – six are on the Darling River; – five are on the Edward River; – Blowering Reservoir, Burrinjuck Dam and Lake Hume each have four ramps; – Lake Albert, Lake Jindabyne, Lake Wyangan, and Talbingo Reservoir each have two ramps; and – Bundidgerry Creek, Khancoban Pondage, Lake Benanee, Lake Menindee, Lake Talbot, Lake , Middle Creek, Tantangara Reservoir, Yanga Lake and each have one ramp.  Material:

– 85 are concrete ramps; – twelve are earth ramps; – eight are composed of gravel or sand; and – the remaining 10 are unknown.  Ownership:

– 86 of the boat ramps are owned and maintained by councils

Public jetties, wharves and pontoons

Further analysis of the region’s infrastructure found that there are 29 access points including wharves, jetties, pontoons and landings.

 Location:

– 16 are located on the Murray River; – Edward River, Finley Lake and Lake Wyangan each have two access points; – Lake Talbot, Lake Urana, Little Murray River, Mannus Lake, Murrumbidgee River, Yanga Lake and Darling River each have one access point.

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Courtesy moorings

There are no courtesy moorings identified in the Murray – Riverina region, noting that there are no swing moorings in the region due to the physical characteristics of the waterways. Sewage pump-out facilities

Sewage pump-out facilities are provided at a few locations in the region. These include: Euston (Murray River Terrace), Cobram (Murray River), Deniliquin (Edward River), Dareton (Murray River), near Lock 11 (Mildura, Murray River), Bruces Bend Marina (Murray River) and Deep Creek Marina (Murray River).

Figure 5 – Example access facilities within the region

Boat Launching ramp at Pomona, Darling River Boat ramp at Club Mulwala

Fort Courage Boat Ramp Upgrade Dareton - Sewage Pump Out

5.1.1 Better Boating Program grants

Through the Better Boating Program, Roads and Maritime has provided grants totalling approximately $3.4 million for 72 projects in the Murray – Riverina region between 2004/05 and 2013/14. A selection of these can be seen in Figure 6 with all projects listed in Table 5 below. It is important to note that the total cost of the projects is not depicted in this table. For total cost of the projects refer to http://www.maritime.nsw.gov.au/mpd/success_projects.html. Table 5 – List of grants provided to Murray-Riverina region through the BBP Projects

Recipient Project Final Grant Albury City Council Albury City Riverside Precinct Development Study (I $30,000* & D) Albury City Council Kremur Street Boat Ramp, West Albury (Stage 1 $114,945 Additional Funding) Albury City Council Kremur Street Boat Ramp, West Albury (Stage 1) $200,000 Albury City Council Kremur Street Boat Ramp, West Albury (Stage 2) $125,000 Albury City Council Mungabareena Boat Ramp Extension, Albury $43,000*

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Recipient Project Final Grant Albury City Council Upgrades to the Lake Hume Resort Boat Ramp and $35,000* the Waters Reserve Boat Ramp, Albury Council Sturt Highway Bridge Boat Ramp at Balranald ­ $30,000 Murrumbidgee River Council Tocumwal Boat Ramp Erosion Control $17,438 Berrigan Shire Council Tocumwal Boat Ramp Upgrade, Tocumwal (Murray $214,652 River) Bombala Council Black Lake Boat Ramp Precinct Upgrade, Bibbenluke $49,250 Central Darling Shire Menindee Boat Ramp, Menindee (Darling River) $57,500* Council Central Darling Shire Tilpa Bridge Boat Ramp, Tilpa $36,000* Council Central Darling Shire Wilcannia Boat Ramp - Baker Park, Wilcannia $42,500* Council Corowa Rowing Club Rowers Park Public Launching Ramp and Foreshore $17,120* Improvements, Corowa (Murray River) Council Boat Ramp at Ball Park Reserve, Corowa Lagoon $129,000 (Murray River) Corowa Shire Council Mulwala Boat Ramp Upgrade $25,000 Construction of Boat Ramps - Edward River, $8,428 Deniliquin Deniliquin Council Deniliquin Public Wharf Upgrade, Deniliquin $30,000* Deniliquin Council McLeans Beach Boat Ramp Upgrade (Stage 1), $88,919 Deniliquin Deniliquin Council McLeans Beach Boat Ramp Upgrade (Stage 1), $35,329 Deniliquin (Additional Funding) Deniliquin Council McLeans Beach Boat Ramp Upgrade, Deniliquin $87,458 (Stage 2) Deniliquin Council Upgrade of Lawson Syphon Reserve Boat Ramp, $5,069 Deniliquin Deniliquin Council Upgrade of the Sloane Street and Harfleur $9,700 Street Boat Ramps Deniliquin Council Upgrade of Twin Rivers Boat Ramp, Riverina $12,320 Highway, Deniliquin Finley Lake Trust Finley Lake Bank Stabilisation, Finley $15,000* Griffith City Council Lake Wyangan Boat Ramp Access Road Upgrade $5,968 Griffith Sailing Club Lake Wyangan Foreshore and Boat Ramp $27,482 Development Shire Council Morleys Creek Boat Ramp, Gundagai (Murrumbidgee $11,910 River) Council Boat Ramp at Soapworks Bend - Hay, Murrumbidgee $5,800 River Hay Shire Council Hay Weir Pool Snag Realignment, Hay $5,625* Shire Council Toilet Amenities, Sandy Beach Reserve ­ $15,000 Murrumbidgee River Council New boat ramp at Gogeldrie Weir (Murrumbidgee $10,000 River) Leeton Shire Council New Boat Ramp at Markeys Beach, Murrumbidgee $6,000 River - Moira Shire Council Thompson's Beach Boating Facilities Upgrade, $92,400* Cobram (Murray River) Council Installation of flow meter and identification system for $20,000 pump-out facilities Murray Shire Council Moama Murray River Access Plan $10,000 Murray Shire Council Moama Wharf Upgrade, Horseshoe Lagoon Reserve, $95,250* Moama Murray Shire Council Picnic Point Bank Stabilisation and Public Pontoon, $53,695 (Murray River)

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Recipient Project Final Grant Murray Shire Council Picnic Point Reserve (Murray River) Boat Mooring $29,500 Facility Shire Council Lake Talbot Boat Ramp - Carpark Upgrade, $143,307 Narrandera Council Lake Talbot Boat Ramp Amenities Upgrade, $112,096* Narrandera Narrandera Shire Council Lake Talbot Boat Ramp Reconstruction, Narrandera $15,000 Narrandera Shire Council Lake Talbot Boat Ramp Staging Area & Access Road $26,090 Upgrade, Narrandera Narrandera Shire Council Lake Talbot Pontoon $5,000 Narrandera Shire Council Rocky Waterhole Boat Ramp Upgrade, Lake Talbot $32,892* Reserve, Narrandera NPWS Murray Valley Regional Park Boat Ramp Pontoon $55,500* Facility, Moama NPWS Murray Valley Regional Park Boat Ramp, Moama $166,500* (Murray River) NPWS Regatta Beach Boat Ramp Facilities Improvements $118,750* (Stage 2), Yanga Lake, Balranald South Wagga Apex Club Reconstruction of Apex Park Boat Ramp - Lake Albert $25,500 Shire Reserve Boat Ramp Facility $38,920 Council Khancoban Pondage Boat Ramp Improvement $39,500 Council Scheme Tumbarumba Shire Mannus Lake Floating Pontoon $6,582 Council Council Log Bridge Boat Ramp Extension, Blowering $15,115* Reservoir, Tumut Tumut Shire Council The Pines Boat Ramp Upgrade, Blowering Reservoir, $65,350* Tumut Council Urana Aquatic Centre - Enhancement Project $15,800 Urana Shire Council Urana Aquatic Centre Seating Enhancement, Urana $13,273 Urana Ski & Aquatic Club Urana Aquatic Centre Shelter Upgrade, Urana $6,000* Wagga Wagga City Bosley Memorial Park Amenities Upgrade, Wagga $86,000* Council Wagga (Lake Albert) Wagga Wagga City Bosley Memorial Park Boating Access Improvements, $50,000* Council Wagga Wagga (Lake Albert) Wagga Wagga City Wiradjuri Reserve Boat Ramp, Wagga Wagga $38,400 Council (Murrumbidgee River) Wagga Wagga City Wiradjuri Reserve Boat Ramp, Wagga Wagga $91,600 Council (Murrumbidgee River) - Additional Funding Council Barham Boat Ramp Upgrade, Barham (Murray River) $19,309 Wakool Shire Council Barham Riverside Retaining Wall & River Access $42,463* Steps, Barham Wentworth Angling Club Fort Courage Boat Ramp Upgrade & New Pontoons ­ $15,090 Wentworth (Additional Funding 1) Wentworth Angling Club Fort Courage Boat Ramp Upgrade & New Pontoons, $33,761 Wentworth (Additional Funding 2) Wentworth Angling Club Fort Courage Boat Ramp Upgrade, Wentworth $59,000 (Murray River) Wentworth Services Renew Existing Boat Ramp - Wentworth, Murray $6,774 Angling Club Inc River Wentworth Shire Council Bottle Bend Recreational Boating Feasibility & $15,000* Development Study, Monak (Murray River) Wentworth Shire Council Dareton Waterfront $30,000 Wentworth Shire Council Gol Gol Boat Ramp Steps and Landing $2,793 Wentworth Shire Council Pooncarie Boat Ramp - Darling River $20,863 Wentworth Shire Council Sewage Pump-out Unit Monitoring at Buronga, $21,292*

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Recipient Project Final Grant Dareton & Wentworth Wentworth Shire Council Wentworth Waterfront Rehabilitation, Wentworth $32,000 (Darling River) Sunset Strip Progress Lake Menindee Boat Ramp Upgrade, Sunset Strip $15,555* Assoc. Council Lake Jindabyne Boat Ramp Upgrade (Stage 1) $35,047 Lake Eucumbene Old Boat Ramp Upgrade $19,152 Chamber Of Commerce Yass Valley Council Yass River Boat Ramp Upgrade (Burrai Place), Yass $21,800 TOTAL $3,404,332

* denotes Active projects as of 21/01/2014 Figure 6 – Completed BBP projects examples within the region

Urana Aquatic Centre Enhancement, Urana Picnic Point Reserve boat mooring, Murray River

Lake Hume boat ramp, Lake Hume Lake Wyangan Foreshore and boat ramp, Griffith

5.2 Consultation feedback Approximately 57% of survey respondents rated their satisfaction level with access and infrastructure facilities as acceptable or higher and 41% were dissatisfied or very dissatisfied. These values are represented below in Figure 7.

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Figure 7 – Survey response – overall satisfaction with access and infrastructure facilities

2% 3%

13% Very satisfied 19% Satisfied Acceptable Dissatisfied 28% Very dissatisfied 35% Not applicable

Respondents that rated the overall access of the region as ‘dissatisfied’ or ‘very dissatisfied’ were typically concerned about condition of infrastructure, general access and safety. Overall the respondents’ results were tallied to identify the perceived importance of various access issues. The resulting rankings are shown in Table 6. Table 6 – Perceived importance of access and infrastructure issues – survey responses

Rank Issue

1 Condition

2 General access

3 Safety

4 Amenity

5 Capacity

6 Disability access

7 Car parking

8 Trailer parking

9 Accessibility to moorings

5.3 Key findings

The Murray-Riverina region has a large number of boat ramps that are spread across a substantial area and cater for users from both New South Wales and Victoria. These boat ramps often offer a relatively basic level of amenity and some could be upgraded to accommodate the number of vessels using them.

Due to the fluctuating water levels and narrow rivers, there are a relatively small number of wharves, jetties and pontoons providing alternative access options in the region and there are limited opportunities to upgrade these existing wharves.

Feedback from stakeholders indicated that condition of existing facilities was perceived to be the issue of greatest concern. This feedback was largely in relation to boat ramp access and highlighted the difficulty of access during low water levels. Upgrading these facilities to enhance waterway access at low water levels may also encourage waterway users to use a greater

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number of the existing boat ramps. This can result in spreading waterway usage and minimising capacity constraints seen at regional centres and tourist hubs. Stakeholder feedback also highlighted that existing amenities such as sewage pump-outs and toilets were difficult to access.

Stakeholders also indicated that there were limited opportunities for boaters to tie up to access facilities in the region. As a result, some boaters tie up to trees which can impact on navigation in the river in some locations. Improvements such as the provision of temporary access infrastructure for vessels to tie-up to would minimise this issue. There are opportunities on both sides of the river to consider such facilities. Similarly, a number of stakeholders suggested a need to improve access facilities in Alpine Waters by upgrading ramps and associated facilities.

5.4 Actions

e. Work with councils and other organisations to improve the design and condition of existing boat ramps including car and trailer parking Given the large number of boat ramps in the region and that the Regional Boating Plans are also being developed concurrently in 10 other regions across the State, a detailed analysis of each facility in the region was not undertaken. However, the consultation with councils and key stakeholders, the online surveys and site inspections at regionally significant waterways have identified key boating access issues and potential solutions by location. Details on these issues and potential solutions are described in Chapter 8.

Stakeholder feedback suggests there are a number of opportunities to upgrade some of the existing boat ramps and informal launches to maximise usability, safety and efficiency of existing infrastructure. While future demand indicates a need to develop new facilities over the long term, over the next five years the priority will be to upgrade some existing higher use facilities to increase capacity and meet demand for waterway access. These upgrades include re-surfacing of boat ramps, improving approach roads and parking layouts and structural upgrading of existing boat ramps and access facilities to continue to provide access, particularly during low water levels. Upgrading or installing jetties, pontoons and wharves to improve access and maintain facilities should also be considered where feasible. It is important to note that there are limited opportunities to install new structures such as jetties, pontoons and wharves on waters with significantly fluctuating levels. Some trailer parking projects may be delivered in conjunction with ramp upgrades.

Improving these facilities will also assist in meeting current and future demand, particularly seen at regional centres and tourist hubs, as waterway users will be encouraged to use a more extensive network of well serviced and accessible facilities. This may spread waterway users resulting in reduced numbers of on-water conflicts.

The MMC will hold further discussion with councils and other authorities across the Murray- Riverina region to assist in identifying a list of priority projects that will deliver the greatest improvement to the boating experience for the region. Other stakeholders and the general public are also encouraged to identify specific access improvement projects in the region to add to those outlined in Chapter 8. The Murray River provides boating opportunities for a significant number of users from both Victoria and New South Wales. Whilst Roads and Maritime has jurisdiction over safety on the waterway, the relevant councils from both Victoria and NSW are responsible for waterway access in the respective Local Government Areas. A number of opportunities to work with the Victorian Department of Transport, Planning and Local Infrastructure are detailed in Chapter 8, As the land owner, NSW Crown Lands will also need to be involved.

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f. Review opportunities to increase public tie-up areas in conjunction with providing amenities such as sewage pump-outs and toilets at strategic locations The Murray-Riverina region covers a considerable area and sees an extensive number of boaters travelling through the waterway for extended periods of time. Options will be considered to explore the installation of new public tie-up facilities at select locations in the region. These locations may be considered along with other amenities such as sewage pump-outs. Some of these destinations may be developed away from significant boat ramp access points to spread out use of the waterway, reduce on-water congestion and minimise waterway user group conflicts. In considering such opportunities, consideration will need to be given to minimising overuse of tie-up facilities for extended period of time.

As detailed in Chapter 8, feedback from BSOs and other stakeholders have identified a number of potential locations that would benefit from the installation of public tie-up facilities.

g. TfNSW to work with Snowy Hydro and local councils to explore opportunities to improve waterways access in the Alpine Lakes The Alpine Waters include manmade waterways that have been designed and built with the primary function to generate hydro-power. Snowy Hydro Limited is the authority that manages these waterways in conjunction with their operational functions. MMC will liaise Snowy Hydro to explore opportunities to improve access to the waterways, including the potential projects identified in Chapter 8.

It is noted that due to the fluctuating water levels and the associated safety issues; Snowy Hydro does not permit the installation of permanent structures below the Full Supply Level (FSL)1 of its /storages. In addition, proposals for infrastructure on these storages would need to be subject to rigorous standards of safety performance at full supply, Minimum Operating Level (MOL)2, during rapid changes of water level and during long periods of time at both FSL and MOL as the lake levels cannot be planned to meet non-operational objectives.

MMC will liaise with Snowy Hydro in collaboration with local councils to explore opportunities to improve existing access infrastructure on these waterways. Figure 8 – Examples of access opportunities/issues

Inglis Street boat ramp in Mulwala with opportunities Kalkite boat ramp. for expansion

1 Full Supply Level (FSL): this is the level at which a reservoir contains its designed storage capacity. (Snowy Hydro) 2 Minimum Operating Level (MOL): the lowest level to which water in a reservoir will be drawn down during normal operations. It is usually possible to draw the water down to a lower level, if necessary, for maintenance purposes. (Snowy Hydro)

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6. Storage

Key findings

• The growth in boat storage capacity across the region will need to keep pace with the forecast growth in vessel numbers.

• There are only a few commercial storage facilities in the region.

• Increased popularity in the use of non-powered craft has resulted in informal storage in popular areas of the region and lack of storage for these smaller craft may be limiting growth in regional areas.

Actions h. Work with councils and other partners to help deliver projects that support strategic growth in boat storage capacity in the region i. Explore the need for non-powered craft storage

6.1 Existing storage

6.1.1 Overview of existing storage types

Storage for vessels is generally provided on-land for smaller trailerable vessel (< 6 m) and on- water for larger vessels (> 6 m); however larger vessels can also be stored on-land, for example at dry-storage facilities for vessels up to approximately 10 m. The main types of on-water storage in the Murray – Riverina region are principally:

 Private moorings;

 Commercial moorings;  Commercial marina berths; and

 Domestic berths and other related storage.

On-water storage at commercial marinas, yacht / sailing clubs, or boating facilities, is provided through berths (floating or fixed), moorings (fore and aft or other) and where space permits on- land, through dry storage such as a hard-stand or dry-stack. Examples are shown below.

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Figure 9 – Examples of existing storage3

Deep Creek Marina Berths Dry storage facility in Moama (Deep Creek Marina)

Private jetties and undercover storage at Endeavour Park, Mulwala

Merool on the Murray holiday park (Moama) Rowing storage sheds and trailer at Wentworth

Storage at private facilities can be adjacent to private property on domestic jetties, slipways, boatsheds or berths/fore and aft moorings. In the Murray – Riverina region, storage usually runs parallel to the riverbanks using either piled moorings, berths or longer jetties scattered along the river and concentrated in areas such as Albury, Mildura, and Moama. The most popular mooring types are either fore and aft or post moorings with only a few buoys. In some areas the vessels are moored perpendicular to the river and hence extend into narrow stretches of the waterway impeding on navigation, this is further discussed in key findings below.

In the Alpine Lakes, there is generally no on-water storage, except for a small number of moorings (buoys) on Lake Jindabyne. These moorings currently operate under existing use. In the Southwest Slopes area, storage in dams such as Burrinjuck Dam is provided through either private or in some areas garage style lock-up for short and long term storage at holiday parks.

There is also no storage in areas such as Googong Reservoir, or Oberon Lake. However it should be noted that boating access in these areas is limited to electric motor

3 Wentworth Rowing storage photo obtained from Wentworth Rowing Club Facebook page.

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powered boats and/or non-powered crafts. These vessels are typically less than 6 m in length and are most often stored on private property or residential streets on trailers and access the water via boat ramps.

6.1.2 Overview of existing storage volume

It is estimated there are approximately 1,200 vessel storage spaces on the water or at associated land facilities in the region. Of these, approximately 820 are private mooring spaces and just over 280 are commercial mooring licences issued and administered by Roads and Maritime.

As with other regions, there are numerous leases administered under licence with NSW Trade and Investment (Crown Lands), some of which are included in the total storage spaces quoted above. However, it is difficult to quantify numbers as the use is usually exclusive to the property owner and they cannot be sub-leased or licensed. The river systems of the Murray – Riverina region generally provide less on-water storage than coastal estuaries and harbours. Registration data for this region, summarised in Section 3.1.2, highlights that a significant majority (91%) of all vessels are between 2 and 6 m in length and are therefore most likely stored on trailers that require ramp access. This may be due to the physical characteristics of the waterways in the region and lack of on-water storage influencing the types of boats used in the area.

Wake and water skiing vessels are very popular and are more likely to use dry storage, either private or in commercial storage facilities such as shed / garage style storage found in the Moama area.

There are large numbers of houseboats and other commercial vessels such as paddle steamers stored either privately or commercially along the rivers. Storage along berths or jetties is also provided on a long-term basis at holiday parks such as Merool on the Murray near Moama and at Burrinjuck Dam in the Southwest Slopes. Non-powered boating activities are also increasing in popularity in the region, reflecting a trend across NSW.

While the numbers for each category of storage are in many cases approximate, they can be generally grouped as follows:

Commercial and other storage In addition to private and commercial moorings, there are a small number of commercial storage spaces in this region including at:

 Lake Mulwala Holiday Park – which offers some private berths for hire for visitors.

 Deep Creek Marina / Perricoota Marina (18 km west of Moama) – which has approximately 120 berths primarily for houseboats but also for smaller vessels and is popular with tourists. It also offers private berth sales (freehold houseboat moorings) for houseboats.

 Dockside Marina in Mildura – which provides storage for commercial vessels such as a fleet of houseboats, other hire and drive vessels and general berth storage.

 Echuca, while on the Victorian side of the River, houses the largest fleet of operating paddle steamers in the world and provides moorings for a number of houseboats.  A small number of hire and drive business – which store small vessels used for the hire and drive are also found along the river systems.

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Sailing and other clubs There are a small number of sailing clubs in the region, including Wagga Wagga Sailing Club and Lake Jindabyne Sailing Club. There are also clubs on the Victorian side of the border such as at Albury-Wodonga, Yarrawonga –Mulwala and Mildura. These clubs are land-based and use access points such as river foreshore, ramps or similar to launch their crafts. Storage for these generally smaller vessels can be on-water or land-based, in an open hardstand area, or inside stacks in smaller sheds. In some cases the clubs offer members access to storage. Some of these vessels do not require registration and therefore do not appear on Roads and Maritime registrations statistics. Other clubs in the region include:

 Wentworth District Rowing Club;

 Mildura Rowing Club;  Australian Waterski and Wakeboard Federation ();

 Mulwala Waterski Club;

 Yarrawonga Mulwala Amateur Canoeing Club;  Moama Water Sports Club;

 Mildura District Ski Club;

 Brave Hearts Dragon Boat Club; and

 Lake Jindabyne Snow Dragons.

Dinghy and non-powered vessel storage Dinghy storage is generally not an issue in this region. As with other regions, the growth in the non-powered vessel usage has resulted in increasing demand for storage and access in popular tourist areas along the rivers as well as on some of the Alpine Lakes such as Jindabyne, particularly during the summer months. Apart from any storage at commercially operated hire sites, there is no formalised storage for these types of craft in the region and this is discussed in section 6.3 below.

6.2 Consultation feedback

Approximately 55% of survey respondents rated the adequacy of storage facilities as acceptable or higher and 22% rated the adequacy of storage facilities as inadequate or very inadequate.

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Figure 10 – Survey response – overall satisfaction of storage facilities

6% 24% Very adequate 20% Adequate Acceptable 2% Inadequate Very inadequate 20% 28% Not applicable

Respondents, both boaters and non-boaters, that rated the overall storage of the region as ‘inadequate’ or ‘very inadequate’ were typically concerned about physical accessibility to storage facilities, lack of amenities and lack of parking spaces. Lack of parking spaces referred more commonly to short-term storage although there was some feedback for the need for long­ term parking for trailers.

Overall the respondents’ results were tallied to identify the perceived importance of various storage issues. The resulting rankings are shown in Table 7. Table 7 – Perceived importance of storage issues – survey responses

Rank Issue

1 Physical accessibility

2 Amenity

3 Lack of parking spaces

4 Cost

5 Waiting list

6 Dinghy storage

6.3 Key findings

Survey responses indicated over 55% of respondents were satisfied with storage overall. Feedback highlighted the following issues in relation to storage:

• The need for on-water storages such as marinas in the region and the need for storage away from the navigable waters;

• Perception that the design of moorings and berths can lead to poor usage of space and impede the navigable waters; • Need for dry storage in Albury; and • Lack of storage for non-powered crafts is becoming a growing issue. As noted in section 3.1.4, vessel growth in the region is higher than the State average of 2.9%. According to the 2010 Report, this region had the second highest number of boats per person in the State and the average size of recreational vessel across the State is forecast to increase. Although approximately 9% of the regions vessels are over 6 m, the growing demand for on- water storage is highlighted by the waiting lists for moorings in key locations such as Moama,

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Perricoota and Mildura. In some mooring areas, no new mooring licences have been issued for several years or longer due to the slow turnover of mooring licence holders.

As noted above in section 6.1.2, non-powered craft are also popular in this region. Whilst numbers are not easily identifiable since these vessels do not require registration, anecdotal evidence suggests that the popularity of these crafts are growing at an even higher rate than that identified for registered vessels. Storage options for these vessels will therefore also need to be considered in this region.

Failing to plan for boat storage growth not only impacts on the experience of boaters in the region but also risks generating negative impacts for the community more broadly. Analysis of the consultation feedback and site visits has identified two key issues that would benefit from a more strategic approach to boat storage.

6.4 Actions h. Work with councils, cross-border agencies and other partners to help deliver projects that support strategic growth in boat storage capacity in the region The lack of modern on water storage facilities and dry storage were seen as inhibitors to attracting vessels and more visitors to the region. In addition lack of storage was contributing to increasing the need to transport vessels across roads in the region regularly and stakeholders would prefer local secure storage opportunities.

MMC and Roads and Maritime will hold further discussions with councils and other agencies to identify potential boat storage projects that will deliver the greatest strategic benefit. i. Explore the need for non-powered craft storage Stakeholders have indicated concern for the lack of smaller craft storage at or near popular access points and at popular boating destinations in the region. Specific boater groups (sailing, rowing, dragon-boating and kayaking) would benefit from provision of storage and access to the waterway. Figure 11 – Examples of storage issues

Limited storage in Mildura

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7. Other issues raised during consultation

Key findings

• Riverbank erosion is an issue in parts of the Murray, Murrumbidgee and Edward Rivers as well as Lake Albert and Lake Talbot and areas around Lake Jindabyne such as at the Clay Pits. While there are a

number of factors that can influence bank erosion, and very different views on the causes, some stakeholders consider that the wash generated by boating activity is a primary cause of bank erosion.

Actions j. Investigate opportunities across the State to partner with councils or other stakeholders to establish dedicated facilities, including through funding of appropriate infrastructure, where wake generating boating activity can be undertaken with minimal impact. 7.1 Overall analysis of ‘other’ issues

The objective of the Regional Boating Plans is to enhance the boating experience in NSW by identifying the priority actions to be taken to improve boating safety, access and storage in each region. These actions will be used to inform funding to be provided under the new NSW boating infrastructure program NSW Boating Now and to help shape future maritime policy decisions.

In consulting with stakeholders and the general public on the development of the Regional Boating Plan a number of other issues were identified that do not fit neatly into the categories of safety, access or storage. Nonetheless, they incorporate suggestions on how to improve the boating experience and the broader management of NSW’s waterways.

A snapshot of other issues raised for the Murray – Riverina region is provided at Section 7.2 below. Where relevant, these issues will be considered in the implementation of the actions identified in Chapters 4, 5 and 6. The other issues will also be raised with the relevant Government agency or Council that has primary responsibility for the issue. It was clear from the consultation feedback and site visits that concerns about the impact of boating activity on riverbank erosion is the most significant ‘other’ boating issue in the region. This is discussed in detail at 7.3 below.

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7.2 Snapshot of ‘other’ issues

Short descriptions of the other issues are listed below: • Some stakeholders cited wash from boating activity as a primary cause of riverbank erosion at some locations in the Murray – Riverina region. Others noted that there are a number of other catchment-wide factors that may have a more substantial impact than boating activity. .

• The lengthy processing time of development approvals for on-water amenities with waterfront access including any cross-border requirements were seen as unnecessary and an impediment to progress.

• Some boaters believe that there are too many “authorities” and that there is a need for more formal consultation processes between authorities and the recreational boating community.

• Boaters thought there should be more fuelling facilities on the Murray River.

• Noise from vessels, in particular at boat ramps in residential areas, is considered by some as a nuisance. The counter-view expressed is that residents should expect some level of noise near public facilities such as ramps around Mildura.

• Concerns were raised about the need for increased transparency and improved value for money from revenue raised by recreational boating.

• Some stakeholders expressed the view boating and commercial storage impacted on amenity of the riverine environment while others view boating as a means of increasing tourism revenue and contributing to regional employment and economic outcomes.

7.3 Key findings Bank erosion in areas of the Murray, Murrumbidgee and Edward Rivers as well as Lake Albert and Lake Talbot and areas around Lake Jindabyne such as at the Clay Pits, was identified as an issue through the regional site visits and stakeholder feedback. Wash generated from boating activity, particularly wakeboarding and water skiing, is often attributed as the primary cause of riverbank erosion. However there are competing views on this and other contributing factors have also been identified such as flood events, the release of water from dams, cattle grazing, natural wave action and lack of vegetation which could have a more substantial impact.

Roads and Maritime, Goulburn-Murray Water and some councils in the region, are continuing to examine the sources of erosion across the waterways and particular sections of the rivers.

Stakeholder feedback in relation to bank erosion during this study has included suggestions to both restrict boating further in some areas and conversely to re-introduce some limited boating in areas where it is currently regulated. As also noted in some of the other draft Regional Boating Plans, there is no “one-size-fits-all” approach to dealing with the issue. The extent and contributing factors of bank erosion differ across waterways and even across sections within the same waterway. Each waterway needs to be considered as a whole system on its own merits. Experience has shown that an ad hoc approach can lead to confusing messages for boaters and may inadvertently relocate the issues. The social and economic impacts of restricting boating activity in particular areas also need to be taken into account given that the tourism revenue generated by these activities can make a significant contribution to local and regional economies.

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Figure 15 – Erosion in the region

Erosion along the Murray River at Mulwala and an area showing regeneration using phragmites australis

7.4 Actions

j. Investigate opportunities across the State to partner with councils or other stakeholders to establish dedicated facilities, including through funding of appropriate infrastructure, where wake generating boating activity can be undertaken with minimal impact. The current process of simultaneously developing eleven Regional Boating Plans across all of the major waterways in NSW provides an ideal opportunity to take a holistic approach to addressing concerns about the impact of vessel wake on river banks. There may be a particular waterway, or a section of waterway, in a region where the evidence suggests that restrictions on certain types of boating activity are required to protect river banks. However, there may be other areas in the region, or in a neighbouring region, where the same boating activity has minimal impact or has an impact that can be mitigated through infrastructure solutions that could potentially be supported by the new boating infrastructure grants program – for example, armouring, re- introducing woody debris or adding rock fillets to stretches of riverbanks.

The MMC is keen to explore this issue in further consultation with councils across each of the eleven Regional Boating Plan regions, with a longer term objective of partnering with councils and/or other stakeholders to establish and promote a number of dedicated facilities across the State where wake generating activities can be concentrated (e.g. a wakeboarding park) to alleviate pressure in more environmentally sensitive areas.

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8. Detailed opportunities to support actions

Summary of key actions

The waterways in the Murray-Riverina region are highly utilised and essential to public amenity, importantly of great economic value to the region. The current infrastructure requires modernisation, expansion and future proofing and is in need of investment to enhance the experience of the recreational boaters. Based on our key findings in Chapters 4, 5, 6 and 7, the region will most benefit from the following:

a. Review strategies to improve user behaviour and reduce waterway congestion

b. Continue to work with Victorian marine safety authorities to extend NSW safe boating messages into Victoria

c. Review and improve signage and management of hazards and snags

d. Review strategies to target the unique boating safety issues seen in Alpine Waters e. Work with councils and other agencies to improve the design and condition of existing boat ramps including car and trailer parking

f. Review opportunities to increase public tie-up areas in conjunction with providing amenities such as sewage pump-outs and toilets at strategic locations

g. TfNSW to work with Snowy Hydro and local councils to explore opportunities to improve waterways access in the Alpine Lakes h. Work with councils and other partners to help deliver projects that support strategic growth in boat storage capacity in the region

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i. Explore the need for non-powered craft storage

j. Investigate opportunities across the State to partner with councils or other stakeholders to establish dedicated facilities, including through funding of appropriate infrastructure, where wake generating boating activity can be undertaken with minimal impact.

Key findings and actions have been identified for Safety, Access, Storage and Other issues as summarised at the start of Chapters 4, 5, 6 and 7 respectively. As discussed, these were derived through comprehensive analysis of stakeholder consultation (including BSOs, Councils, clubs and organisations, online survey respondents and other individuals), combined with the review of available data, literature and site visits. These key findings and actions, where appropriate, have been identified and supported by location specific opportunities as seen below in Table 8.

Note: the potential solutions and opportunities seen in Table 8 are not the final intended outcomes and are in no way definitive. The issues are not arranged in any order but are instead listed logically based on their locality.

Table 8 - Location based key issues, potential solutions and opportunities

Issue Category Location Issue Summary Issue Description Opportunities and Potential Solutions S St A

Review opportunities to provide toilets at Apex Park boat ramp (off Riverina Highway) as outlined in existing Albury City Murray River Experience Master Plan

Amenity No toilets or shelter provided Review opportunities to formalise and extend car and trailer parking capacity and

 restrict ad hoc use of park at Apex Park boat ramp (off Riverina Highway) as Capacity Limited car and/or trailer parking at access points outlined in existing Albury City Murray River Experience Master Plan Lake Hume Supports actions E

Review opportunities to increase car and trailer parking capacity at boat ramps on Lake Hume Trailer parking Limited car and/or trailer parking at access points  Supports action E Review opportunities to provide dry storage facilities  Storage availability Limited available dry storage facilities Supports action H Albury Review opportunities with councils to provide appropriate car and trailer parking at access locations Trailer parking Limited car and/or trailer parking at access points  Supports action E

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Issue Category Location Issue Summary Issue Description Opportunities and Potential Solutions S St A

Review opportunities to re-configure site at Mungabareena boat ramp (Mungabareena Road) as outlined in Albury City Murray River Experience Master Plan Stakeholder feedback suggests that there is

Condition inadequate waterway access and poor  BBP funding allocated to deliver improved access at Mungabareena boat ramp configuration of parking and trailer manoeuvring (Mungabareena Road). Monitor progress.

Supports action E

BBP funding allocated to deliver improved access at Mungabareena boat ramp Stakeholder feedback suggests that boat ramps (Mungabareena Road) which includes an extension to the ramp. Monitor progress. Condition are too short to provide appropriate access at  low water levels Supports action E Review opportunities to provide pontoon facilities at Corowa boat ramp (off Bridge Insufficient pontoons for safe waterway access Road) Corowa Amenity  and temporary land access Supports action E and F

Investigate opportunities to provide courtesy moorings and/or vessel tie-up facilities Stakeholder feedback suggests that there is at Lake Mulwala General access limited access to courtesy moorings or public tie-  up facilities Supports action F

There is a high level of multi-user activity TfNSW and Roads and Maritime to review and upgrade education, communication Vessels not observing resulting in conflict and safety concerns and compliance campaigns  correct distance particularly between wake boarders and other motorised craft Supports action A

Review opportunities to install a new sewage pump-out facility at Foreshore Park (off Street) Amenity Inadequate sewage pump-out facilities  Lake Mulwala Supports action F Review opportunities to increase boat ramp capacity in Mulwala  Capacity Inadequate capacity of boat ramps in the area Supports action E

Review opportunities to expand and formalise car and trailer parking at Mulwala boat ramp (Inglis Street)

 Trailer parking Limited car and/or trailer parking at access points Review opportunities to expand and formalise car and trailer parking at Endeavour Park (off Melbourne Street)

Supports action E

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Issue Category Location Issue Summary Issue Description Opportunities and Potential Solutions S St A

Review existing council plan of management and investigate opportunities to deliver Stakeholder feedback suggests there is improved access and site configuration at Picnic Point boat ramp (Millewa Road) Mathoura General access inadequate waterway access and poor   configuration of parking and trailer manoeuvring Supports action E

Review opportunities to install additional public jetties and pontoons with disabled Insufficient jetty and pontoon infrastructure to access to meet demand at Moama Disability access  provide appropriate access for the disabled Supports actions E and F Review opportunities and locations to provide dry storage facilities Limited available dry storage facilities including Storage availability  hard stand storage for larger vessels Supports action H Review opportunities to provide public tie-ups and courtesy moorings that minimise Limited access to public tie-ups and courtesy impacts upon navigation General access moorings for houseboats to minimise impact on  navigation channel Supports action F Review opportunities to upgrade and expand boat ramps in Moama Stakeholder feedback suggests that boat ramps Condition  require upgrade/ maintenance Supports action E Review opportunities to formalise and extend car parking capacity at access points in and around Moama Moama Trailer parking Limited car and/or trailer parking at access points  Supports action E

Review opportunities to widen Five Mile boat ramp (off Perricoota Road). Note: ramp was upgraded under the BBP which included formalised car and trailer Stakeholder feedback suggests that boat ramps parking. require upgrade/ maintenance Condition TfNSW and Roads and Maritime to review current education, communication and

compliance campaigns as well as other management options within the vicinity of

There is a high level of multi-user activity Five Mile boat ramp (off Perricoota Road)

resulting in conflict and safety concerns   Vessels not observing

correct distance

Review opportunities to install pontoon access at Five Mile boat ramp (off Amenity Insufficient pontoons for safe waterway access Perricoota Road). Note: BBP funding provided in 2013/14 for a pontoon or similar and temporary land access infrastructure at this site. Project still under development.

Supports actions E and F

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Issue Category Location Issue Summary Issue Description Opportunities and Potential Solutions S St A Review opportunities to install pontoon access at 3 Mile Reserve (off Perricoota Insufficient pontoons for safe waterway access Road) considering the concepts in Moama Murray River Access Plan Capacity  and temporary land access Supports action F

Review opportunities to install pontoon access at River Park Drive (Chanter Street) Insufficient pontoons for safe waterway access considering the concepts in Moama Murray River Access Plan Capacity  and temporary land access Supports action F

Review opportunities to provide fuelling facilities or liaise with commercial operators to provide improved access to existing facilities Amenity Inadequate access to fuelling facilities  Supports action F

Roads and Maritime to review and upgrade signage where appropriate and ensure Stakeholder feedback suggests that existing ongoing maintenance Signage signage can be unclear due to severe changes in  water levels, vegetation growth and vandalism Supports actions C Review opportunities to expand on-water storage at Moama  Storage availability Limited availability of on-water storage Supports action H

Vessels not observing correct distance TfNSW and Roads and Maritime to review current education, communication and There is a high level of multi-user activity On-water behaviour compliance campaigns resulting in conflict and safety concerns at  Merool Bend Speed Supports action A and B

Wash

Review opportunities to liaise with the Victorian Department of Transport, Planning and Local Infrastructure to upgrade and expand Torrumbarry boat ramp (Bail Road) Access to boat ramp is at capacity during peak Capacity periods Review opportunities to work with the Victorian Department of Transport, Planning Torrumbarry  and Local Infrastructure to formalise and extend car and trailer parking at Trailer parking Limited car and/or trailer parking at access points Torrumbarry boat ramp (Bail Road)

Supports actions E and F

Review opportunities to provide waterway access in Perricoota State Forest Perricoota State General access Limited waterway access opportunities Forest  Supports action E

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Issue Category Location Issue Summary Issue Description Opportunities and Potential Solutions S St A Limited access to public tie-ups for houseboats BBP funding provided in 2013/14 for new retaining wall and boat tie-up points 60m and other recreational boaters for temporary land from the Noorong St boat ramp. Monitor progress. Barham General access  access and to minimise impact on navigation channel Supports action F

Review opportunities to work with the Victorian Department of Transport, Planning and Local Infrastructure to upgrade and expand Swan Hill boat ramp (Federal Access to boat ramp is at capacity during peak Swan Hill Capacity Square Park)  periods

Supports action E

Limited access to public tie-ups for houseboats Review opportunities to provide public tie-ups that minimise impacts upon and other recreational boaters for temporary land navigation at Tooleybuc General access  access and to minimise impact on navigation channel Supports action F

Stakeholder feedback suggests that informal Review opportunities to formalise and upgrade Bottle Bend boat ramp (Bottle Bend Condition boat ramp at Bottle Bend has a high level of use Road). Note: BBP funding allocated in 2013/14 for a feasibility study for a new boat Monak  ramp facility at Bottle Bend. Monitor progress. Capacity Access to boat ramps is at capacity during peak periods Supports action E

Review opportunities to liaise with the Victorian Department of Transport, Planning Stakeholder feedback suggests that boat ramp and Local Infrastructure to upgrade Red Cliffs boat ramp (off Womera Avenue) Red Cliffs Condition  requires upgrade / maintenance Supports action E

TfNSW and Roads and Maritime to review current education, communication and Vessels not observing There is a high level of multi-user activity compliance campaigns  correct distance resulting in conflict and safety concerns Supports action A

Review opportunities to upgrade sewage pump-out at Gol Gol and review installation of additional facility at Buronga Amenity Inadequate sewage pump-out facilities Gol Gol  Supports action F

Stakeholder feedback suggests that boat ramp Review opportunities to upgrade and widen King James Path Boat Ramp,Gol Gol Condition requires upgrade / maintenance (off Sturt Highway)

 Capacity Access to boat ramps is at capacity during peak Supports action E periods

Review opportunities to installation an additional facility at Buronga Buronga  Amenity Inadequate sewage pump-out facilities Supports action F

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Issue Category Location Issue Summary Issue Description Opportunities and Potential Solutions S St A Review opportunities to formalise a boat ramp at Buronga or provide and additional Access to boat ramps is at capacity during peak facility at Gol Gol Capacity  periods Supports action E Review opportunities to work with the Victorian Department of Transport, Planning and Local Infrastructure to upgrade Mildura Town boat ramp (Hugh King Drive)

Stakeholder feedback suggests that boat ramp Condition Review opportunities to install toilets facilities at Mildura Town boat ramp (Hugh requires upgrade / maintenance King Drive)

Amenity  Inadequate toilet facilities Review opportunities to work with the Victorian Department of Transport, Planning

Trailer parking and Local Infrastructure to formalise and extend car and trailer parking at Mildura Limited car and/or trailer parking at access point Town boat ramp (Hugh King Drive)

Mildura Supports actions E and F Review opportunities to work with the Victorian Department of Transport, Planning and Local Infrastructure to upgrade and widen Apex Park boat ramp (Cureton Stakeholder feedback suggests that boat ramp Condition Avenue)  requires upgrade / maintenance

Supports actions E and F

Review opportunities to work with the Victorian Department of Transport, Planning and Local Infrastructure to upgrade sewage pump-out at Mildura Amenity Inadequate sewage pump-out facilities  Supports actions F

Review opportunities to liaise with the Victorian Department of Transport, Planning Stakeholder feedback suggests that boat ramp and Local Infrastructure to upgrade Merbein boat ramp (Ranfurly Way) Merbein Condition  requires upgrade / maintenance Supports actions E

Review opportunities to provide public tie-ups and appropriate access facilities to Limited access to public tie-ups for houseboats provide safe waterway access at Dareton Dareton Capacity to minimise impact on navigation channel and  provide safe land access Supports actions F

Roads and Maritime to review opportunities to increase mooring capacity between Wentworth and Red Cliffs Wentworth Moorings Limited quantity of moorings  Supports action H

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Issue Category Location Issue Summary Issue Description Opportunities and Potential Solutions S St A

Stakeholder feedback suggests that boat ramp Review opportunities to widen and upgrade Wentworth boat ramp (Wharf Street) requires upgrade / maintenance

Condition Review opportunities to upgrade Wentworth wharf (Wharf Street)  Stakeholder feedback suggests that Wentworth

Wharf and boat ramp requires upgrade / Supports actions E and F maintenance

Review opportunities to upgrade facilities at Wentworth Rowing area Stakeholder feedback suggests that facility Condition  requires upgrade / maintenance Supports actions E TfNSW to liaise with Snowy Hydro Limited and council to develop specified informal access points through the use of bollards to minimise ad hoc use of Clay pits Informal launching area with numerous access Clay Pits Condition Foreshore area (Barry Way)  points

Supports actions G

TfNSW to liaise with Snowy Hydro Limited and council to install toilet facilities at No toilet facilities Widows Inlet boat ramp (off Kosciuszko Road)

Stakeholder feedback suggests difficult access TfNSW and Roads and Maritime to explore opportunities to provide a right-hand Amenity to boat ramp from Kosciuszko Road, especially turning bay on Kosciuszko Road for access to Widows Inlet boat ramp (off

when towing a trailer Kosciuszko Road) General access 

Limited car and/or trailer parking at access points TfNSW to liaise with Snowy Hydro Limited and council to formalise and extend car Trailer parking and trailer parking and upgrade and formalise access road to Widows Inlet boat Widows Inlet Stakeholder feedback indicates that the access ramp (Kosciuszko Road) road requires upgrade / maintenance Supports actions E and G

Limited opportunity to provide pontoon access due to operating constraints of waterway. TfNSW to liaise with Snowy Hydro Limited and council to explore Insufficient pontoons for safe waterway access Capacity opportunities to provide enhanced access  and temporary land access

Supports actions F and G

TfNSW to liaise with Snowy Hydro Limited and NPWS to re-install toilet facilities at Waste Point boat ramp (Waste Point Road) Waste Point Amenity No toilet facilities  Supports actions F

TfNSW to liaise with Snowy Hydro Limited and council to review opportunities to Stakeholder feedback suggests that access can upgrade access road and Kalkite boat ramp (Kalkite Road) Kalkite Condition be difficult due to boat ramp and access road  surface condition Supports actions E and G

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Issue Category Location Issue Summary Issue Description Opportunities and Potential Solutions S St A Roads and Maritime to review signage at Kalkite boat ramp (Kalkite Road) Stakeholder feedback suggests that signage is Signage  inadequate Supports actions C

Limited opportunity to provide pontoon access due to operating constraints of waterway. TfNSW to liaise with Snowy Hydro Limited and council to explore Insufficient pontoons for safe waterway access Anglers Reach Capacity opportunities to provide enhanced access  and temporary land access

Supports actions F and G

TfNSW to liaise with Snowy Hydro Limited and council to formalise and extend Old Stakeholder feedback suggests that boat ramp Adaminaby boat ramp (Dennison Street) Old Adaminaby Condition  provides poor access at low water levels Supports actions E and G

TfNSW to liaise with Snowy Hydro Limited and council to formalise and extend Stakeholder feedback suggests that boat ramp Providence Portal boat ramp (Providence Street) Providence Portal Condition  provides poor access at low water levels Supports actions E and G

TfNSW to liaise with Snowy Hydro Limited and council to provide appropriate Stakeholder feedback indicates waterway access turning area at Tantangara boat ramp (Tantangara Road) Tantangara Reservoir General access is difficult due to informal access and turning  area Supports actions E and G

Review opportunities to formalise South Gundagai boat ramp (off Tumut Street) Stakeholder feedback suggests that informal Condition boat ramp provides difficult access Review opportunities to formalise car and trailer parking at South Gundagai boat Gundagai  ramp (off Tumut Street) Trailer parking Limited car and/or trailer parking at access point Supports action E

Review opportunities to formalise Wilks Park boat ramp (off Hampden Avenue) Stakeholder feedback suggests that boat ramp Wagga Wagga Condition  provides poor access at low water levels Supports actions E

Review opportunities to upgrade ramp at Brewery Flat boat ramp (Old Brewery Road) Access to boat ramps is at capacity during peak Capacity periods Review opportunities to upgrade pontoon at Brewery Flat boat ramp (Old Brewery

Road) Narrandera Condition  Inadequate and difficult pontoon access

Council to liaise with DPI to provide fish cleaning tables at Brewery Flat boat ramp Amenity No fish cleaning tables (Old Brewery Road)

Supports actions E

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Issue Category Location Issue Summary Issue Description Opportunities and Potential Solutions S St A Review opportunities to upgrade toilet facilities and provide water tank at Buckingbong Reserve (off Buckingbong Road) Amenity Inadequate toilet facilities   Supports action E

BBP funding provided for amenities upgrade at Lake Talbot boat ramp (Lake Drive). Amenity Monitor progress. Inadequate facilities at popular boating location   Capacity Supports action E Lake Talbot Review opportunities to provide bank protection infrastructure in Lake Talbot  Condition Environmental degradation and bank erosion Supports action J

BBP funding provided in 2013/14 for the upgrade of the Rocky Waterholes boat Stakeholder feedback indicates that steep ramp (off Old Wagga Road) which includes new ramp, picnic facilities, re-sheeting  General access informal road provides difficult access during and 600m of gravel access road and ramp staging area. Monitor progress. after rain Supports action E Bundidgerry Creek Review opportunities to provide toilets at Bundidgerry Creek No toilet facilities  Amenity Council to liaise with DPI to provide fish cleaning tables at Bundidgerry Creek No fish cleaning tables Supports action F

Investigate opportunities to formalise access road to boat ramp (off Stakeholder feedback indicates that informal Kidman Way) General access  access road provides difficult access Supports action E Darlington Point Review opportunities to provide pontoon or public tie-up facilities at Darlington Point No pontoon for safe waterway access or boat ramp (off Kidman Way) Capacity  temporary land access Supports action F Review opportunities to provide waterway access to Gulpa Creek Gulpa Creek  Capacity Limited waterway access Supports action F Review opportunities to provide toilets at Twin Rivers Reserve Deniliquin  Amenity No toilet facilities Supports action F

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Issue Category Location Issue Summary Issue Description Opportunities and Potential Solutions S St A Review opportunities to provide non-powered storage at McLean Beach (off Butler Street) Capacity Limited storage for non-powered craft  Supports action I

Review opportunities to provide increased waterway access capacity on northern Limited waterway access on northern side of side of Edward River Capacity  river Supports action F

Review opportunities to provide unrestricted access to Four Post boat ramp (Four Access to boat ramp is restricted with locked Post Road) Capacity  gate to YMCA Camp Four Post Supports action E

Review opportunities and demand for boat ramp at Coonamit Bridge ( Road) Dilpurra Capacity Limited waterway access to  Supports action E

Review opportunities and demand for boat ramp/launching facility for small motorised and non-motorised vessels at Billabong Creek Bridge ( Road) Capacity Limited waterway access to Billabong Creek  Supports action E and F Review opportunities to expand on-water storage  Moorings Limited availability of on-water storage Supports action H Review opportunities to formalise car and trailer parking at regionally significant access facilities Trailer parking Limited car and/or trailer parking at access points  Supports action E Murray River in general Review opportunities to provide appropriate access facilities with a holistic approach Insufficient facilities due to range of conditions considering all waterway constraints including water level and current flow Capacity  experienced on inland waterways Supports action E and F

Work with Victoria marine safety authorities to deliver NSW safety education High proportion of Murray River users from campaigns in Victoria Safety Victoria who would not receive NSW boating  safety education Supports action B

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Issue Category Location Issue Summary Issue Description Opportunities and Potential Solutions S St A Roads and Maritime to review to upgrade navigation aids where appropriate on the Stakeholder feedback suggests that existing Edward River in Edward River Navigation aids navigation aids do not identify some waterway general  hazards Supports action C

TfNSW to liaise with Snowy Hydro and council to review opportunities to upgrade Restricted access to waterway, especially at low access facilities on Lake Jindabyne Capacity  water levels Lake Jindabyne in Supports actions G general Review opportunities to upgrade signage at access points Stakeholder feedback suggests that signage at Signage  access points is inadequate Supports action B

TfNSW and Roads and Maritime to review targeted education, communication and Specific safety issues and concerns for alpine compliance campaigns lakes and waterways such as cold water and Safety  dramatic changes to weather conditions on

exposed waterways Alpine Lakes in Supports actions D general

Review opportunities to provide emergency radio for Alpine Waters Insufficient access to emergency response Emergency response  services whilst navigating remote waterways Supports action C

TfNSW to liaise with Snowy Hydro Limited and council to explore opportunities to provide alternate access point that are suitable for the varying conditions on Alpine Alpine Lakes in Access Limited waterways access in some areas Lakes general 

Supports action G

On-water behaviour TfNSW and Roads and Maritime to review current education, communication and compliance campaigns Wash Waterway users, especially towing boat users, PWC operators and operators unfamiliar with the Roads and Maritime to investigate opportunities to impose restricted areas for Region-wide  Speed waterway such as houseboat hirers, not acting in specific waterway user groups, especially in congested areas and around access accordance with guidelines and safe practices points Vessels not observing correct distance Supports action A and B

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Issue Category Location Issue Summary Issue Description Opportunities and Potential Solutions S St A Insufficient pontoons for safe waterway access, Review opportunities to provide pontoon access at regionally significant locations  Emergency response temporary land access and use by emergency services Supports actions F Review opportunities to upgrade regionally significant access points with car and trailer parking Trailer parking Limited car and/or trailer parking at access points  Supports action E Review opportunities to expand on-water storage  Storage availability Limited availability of on-water storage Supports action H

TfNSW and Roads and Maritime to review current education, communication and compliance campaigns

TfNSW to work with DPI fisheries and other authorities to review the removal or Navigation hazards created by unmarked Hazards marking of obstacles and the provision of appropriate signage at access points as  obstacles and snags well as a streamlined approach to future management of woody debris and submerged structures

Supports action C

TfNSW and Roads and Maritime to review and upgrade education, communication and compliance campaigns

Develop holistic strategy that accounts for all environmental, agricultural and wake impacts to address issue and consider interests of stakeholder groups Condition Environmental degradation and bank erosion   Review opportunities to provide bank protection and foreshore development at specific high risk areas

Supports action J

TfNSW to review development of an online resource with indicative depths for Changing water levels resulting in irregular different water levels at specific areas and waterways channels and varying conditions at access points Hazards Roads and Maritime to review opportunities to include on site signage and

  Limited information regarding the water levels for additional information on the boat ramp locator regarding boat ramp surface General access which specific boat ramps provide sealed or conditions at relevant water levels unsealed access Supports action B

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Issue Category Location Issue Summary Issue Description Opportunities and Potential Solutions S St A

TfNSW and Roads and Maritime to review current education, communication and Vessels not observing There is a high level of multi-user activity compliance campaigns   correct distance resulting in conflict and safety concerns Supports actions A

TfNSW and Roads and Maritime to explore the use of online technologies to provide Stakeholder feedback suggests that existing additional information regarding hazards Safety  signage can be unclear Supports action B

Review opportunities to widen and upgrade regionally significant boat ramps to Access to boat ramps is at capacity during peak cater for demand Capacity  periods Supports action E

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9. References

1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (2011), 2011 Census QuickStats, Australian Bureau of Statistics, Canberra, viewed 5 March 2014,

2. Department of Environment, (2012), Australia National Wetlands Update 2012, viewed at 20 July 2014, 3. Environment & Heritage, (2012), Estuaries of NSW: Physical characteristics, tidal surveys and hydrographic surveys, NSW Government, viewed 28 February 2014, 4. Inspiring Place Pty Ltd, (2005), Lake Jindabyne Southern Foreshore Management Plan, Prepared For The Snowy River Shire Council And Snowy Hydro Limited

5. Inspiring Place, (2005), Lake Jindabyne Southern Foreshore Management Plan, Snowy River Shire Council and Snowy Hydro Ltd 6. Lake Hume Land and On-Water Management (2014), Boating, viewed 28 July 2014, 7. Lake Mulwala, Boating, viewed 28 July 2014,

8. Liesl Malan Landscape Architects, (2012), Moama Murray River Access Plan – Final Report, Murray Shire Council

9. Liesl Malan Landscape Architects, (2012), Picinic Point Reserve, Mathoura – Design Report, Murray Shire Council 10. Murray Darling Basin Authority, Barwon–Darling, viewed 7 August 2014,

11. Murray Darling Basin Authority, River operations and recreation, viewed 4 August 2014,

12. NSW Maritime (2010), NSW Boat Ownership and Storage Report, July 2010, NSW Government 13. NSW Maritime (2012), Review of Boating Safety on the Murray River, 2012, NSW Government 14. NSW Office of Water, (2013), Basins and Catchments, NSW Department of Primary Industries, viewed 30 April 2014, 15. State Water, Menindee Lakes –Lake Facts and Figures, viewed at 7 August 2014, < http://www.statewater.com.au/_documents/dam%20brochures/menindee%20lakes%20br ochure.pdf> 16. Stratcorp Consulting Pty Ltd, (2005), Recreation & Open Space Strategy (2005 - 2015), Prepared for Wagga Wagga City Council 17. The Regional Development Company, (2010), Boating Issues Forum – Forum Outcomes Report, Murray Darling Basin Authority

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18. Urban Initiatives, (2007), Murray River Experience – Albury, Albury City Council 19. Wagga Wagga City Council, (2009), Lake Albert Management Plan 2009 – 2015, Adopted February 2010 20. YMCA of Greater Murray, (2010), Edward River Canoe & Kayak Trail, Department of Environment, Climate Change & Water NSW

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Appendices

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Appendix A – Details of Stakeholder Consultation

In addition to all relevant internal stakeholders, the following external stakeholders were formally consulted as part of the development of the Regional Boating Plans across the State. Some representative groups have a seat on a related advisory committee and may have been consulted through that process. Appendix A – Table 1 – List of councils

Councils in the region

Albury City Council

Balranald Shire Council

Berrigan Shire Council

Bland Shire Council

Bombala Council

Boorowa Council

Broken Hill City Council

Carrathool Shire Council

Central Darling Shire Council

Conargo Shire Council

Coolamon Shire Council

Cooma- Council

Cootamundra Shire Council

Corowa Shire Council

Deniliquin Council

Goulburn Mulwaree Council

Greater Council

Griffith City Council

Gundagai Shire Council

Harden Shire Council

Hay Shire Council

Jerilderie Shire Council

Junee Shire Council

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Councils in the region

Leeton Shire Council

Lockhart Shire Council

Murray Shire Council

Murrumbidgee Shire Council

Narrandera Shire Council

Oberon Council

Palerang Council

Queanbeyan City Council

Snowy River Shire Council

Temora Shire Council

The Council of the Shire of Wakool

Tumbarumba Shire Council

Tumut Shire Council

Unincorporated Far West

Upper Lachlan Shire Council

Urana Shire Council

Wagga Wagga City Council

Weddin Shire Council

Wentworth Shire Council

Yass Valley Council

Young Shire Council

Appendix A – Table 2 – External stakeholders consulted – State-wide level

Agency / Group Represented

Australian Jet Sports Boating Association

Australian Power Boat Association

Boat Owners Association NSW (BOA)** (Also MAC member)

Boating Industry Association NSW (BIANSW)*

Commercial Vessel Advisory Group (CVAG)

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Agency / Group Represented

Commercial Vessels Association NSW (CVANSW)*

Department of Planning and Infrastructure

Department of Primary Industries (Fisheries)

Dragonboats NSW

Fishing Industry Advisory Group

Marina Association NSW (MANSW)*

Marine Compliance Taskforce

Marine Estate Management Authority

Marine Rescue NSW

Maritime Advisory Council

Maritime Safety Training NSW

Ministerial Fisheries Advisory Council (MFAC)

National Parks and Wildlife Service

NSW Canoe

NSW Fishing Industry Training Committee

NSW Police Force (Marine Area Command)

NSW Rowing Association

NSW Trade and Investment (Crown Lands)

NSW Trade and Investment (Fisheries)

NSW Water Ski Federation

NSW Wavesailing (as part of NSW Water Ski Federation)

Paddle NSW

Personal watercraft representative as member of Recreational Vessels Advisory Group

PWC Representative

Recreational Fishing Alliance of NSW** (Also MAC member)

Recreational Vessel Advisory Group (RVAG)

Roads and Maritime Services

Rowing NSW

Sailability NSW

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Agency / Group Represented

Scuba Clubs Association of NSW

Surf Life Saving NSW

Yachting NSW** (Also MAC member)

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Appendix B – Maps

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Lone Pine Bay

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KOSCIUSZKO Cascade Bay

Cong Creek Park

Jess 0 100 200 300 400 500 1000 Bend m INSET2 NATIONAL The Nursery :iJracefol I. Bay I <'? I "'

Missy ! -, Elliot PARK Sticks Bald Patch Lobs Hole

MAP OF Talbingo, Tumut Pond, Tooma, Three Mile Dams Geehi Reservoir and Khancoban Pondage areas \ The 0 0.25 0.5 0.75 1.25 2.5 Sue Goonara i Ski km ·::.~., C"lty Point 0 .Run Rest : · Area _l_ ""~-- W___ ; _2~;res i-~1; Transport ,~~ Area NSW Roads & Maritime GOVERNMENT Services Outlet DISCLAIMER! This map is not intended to be used for navigational Portal purposes and Roads and Mar~ime Services takes no responsibility for the accuracy of the content herein. 0 100 200 300 400 500 1000 Map Printed: August2014. Copyright Roads and Maritime Services INSET 1 MAP OF Lambert N Murray River ·Wentworth to Wickets, including Island I 938 Mildura I Buronga, Wentworth & Wickets to Colignan Insets 0 0.5 1.5 2 2.5 5 Theoga km Pomona Lagoon 4.\l.k Transport .. NSW Roa<:~s & Mant1me GOVERNMENT Serv1ces 940:::;. '\/' DISCLAIMER! This map is not intended to be used for navigational I' purposes and Roads and Maritime Services takes no responsibility for the I i accuracy of the content herein. I' Map Printed: August2014. Copyright Roads and Maritime Services ...M a II e e

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Lindsay Cliffs r:::.::-'­ s / (\.' '-- Kulouma ..... _/ / 'I \ Station / : ;/ , I '' r / \ I ____ / ( i I Pollards \.\, --.._ _II .,.,. Cuttin~ _,- ~-~ ~- Sunset ----­ Lake Victoria Station Park Fares

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Murray Sunset

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Perricoota Baldwin Bend Picnic Point _. I 1/:-.<- ---- '-,;·\ I" -.\ ! i. _/'.: I.. Byfords 1 \ '1628 , >~­ ~ - 1626 New South Wales • • I ® 1 J) ;?/ TgrrUlT)barry Weir ' . - - \ \ ;al7(ft.or;k 26 '' ~ ---,1 ), Willow ' . Three Mile .--·.:j 1790 ' Reserve S t a to Bend \ 1630 Murray Valley National Park Tonis . ( Bend 1702 if_ -· Picnic "Cadell on Weir Point the Murray'' Interpretive Bend Burnanga Cen~e . ' \ Williams ! Bend 1632 :send . •/ ' \ Gun bower 1'1, ,~----- ' "Murray ~ River Resort'' Forest Barmah 16 6 -~ ·'- Jones Norris One Mile 1Bend 1640 Bend 17BB Reserve I National /( ~ MOAMA ?. .. · ---- -. . \ National __/ /. Park Horseshoe 9k. . @ ; ") Bend t...l" 1038 · / ·- -J ' 1704 -~· '\\j Turners Bend /- ·-. \ \1 'Winbi / 1644 -/ Resort" I / NEW I , Victoria Park ;' I 0 1000 INSET3 "Sands Ski School" Racecourse Carrington Holiday Units Moama '~.. ~­ RSL Sports & Club Watersports @ ·.·===:·:·....~~i"l?Jl·.. Barmah Club ----o.., "Shadey River Caravan Park" . ~ "All Rivers Run" Moira Industrial Area State Cemetery N.S.W. \\ i \ 16~1! 1 . . Band Police '-...._ "'., \ I 1706 _Channet Crossmans Forest . ·· ® ->::=..=~:\ \1 \ \ Bend -::1 Hairpin 1. " Band Victoria Pa'J 1650 @ k ·~- '::j Boat Ramp 1 ~. @ Torrumbany i--­ G) Bowls Headworks ' . . . Young "Perricoota, 1762 ,---' J Victoria \-- ..;;,_ Club li' \..-- -, Bend Homestead Catfish 1- - 1 1652 Victoria $ t=::r 1112 Fullam Lagoon / -. "Merool on .. • - ·--­ Befld i,) "E h ": .. I Horseshoe / .. -_, -.:__ .. .. ·-:--­ N the Murray" Reflection c uca ~--J '(I\ 1708 Bend / · Chinaman's: :·J \ - \ Bend ' : "Maidens \ . ·' / · ' \-- ', Park Sunnies (~ Inn" ' / " Beach •/ \\ I -·'"'· . "\_ --~, \ I w Sheepwash I : : - , ~ . ' ' Laffoon I Bowers·~ . . ·I 1716 \ Bend /

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1 ·\, 1682 Ben area Five Mile 1684 Pumps

1692 1678 Emu Bend -- ---pf~nta ) State Bend,/

1672 Perricoota fi~, ' Dofma Marina v I ' Five Mile Casey Bend ---- ~ Boat Ramp ---'-, \1 "Riverview Estate" I! Bend 1690 '''' ' ( 1686 / i I ores t J Rich River I : \ '­ Country Club /Girriwa \ __ Yl _} 1 1674 ·. t68s 1694 Bend --/_.-·, i Dead Casey Road Horse Boat Ramp Point New South Wales Tocumwal l soora Boora Braund Wildlife Bsnd ! ,­ WALES Refuge I -~ ,/,/ 1702 1 ,--~ -- Bumanga __,_ss_s__ New ' south 1698 I i' ' 0 Police Murray Wales 1696 \\ 1700 Brown~t / Bend . ".~ . . . . -~ ' 1 Edward - 1 1 stie/// ./:·:.:.:.:.:.:.:.: - ~ ,, Hillson .---:.. ______.:,. 1914 Barooga I I '/', . i I Bridge __... ---- -_------_, "Riverlander" / /aaroona' i \'-,,___-:_-­ ·:::------~-·-.:::_------­ Bullaninya 1· ( Bend,/_/ .-<.:------/ Lagoon 11.:::_:- / .· 1704 ------~­ \------\-----­ \------""I -: ® :: ::::,:,· -- l::::::::::: :I Va II ey ,__ .______r_-_-_-_-_- __, Police Moama _-_-_-_-_-_f .. @.....·_.! ,t; I. --. . -, ·--· Pebbly 1--­ _-_-l Beach 1916 /... --- -i ---- - 1706 "Horseshoe Victoria -:.. ---- i --_----::-=-::.-:..------·/ National Lagoon"

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Quinns /~------..,.7· 1920 '------­------­ Cobram Island \ 1720 ~------_,_--­ Wharparilla 1722 = / ===@ ====.~~~--"·T~~~ 1716 ,------~/ Beach i :' i / i=:=:=:=:=i 1888 i I :::::::::1 0 Victoria Wattle r_-_-_-_-:. Tree Park ··- .. __ :eL. Beach

Echuca East \, ~ Regional 1922 0 Ramp Scotts Beach 1916 \ Finlay Paradise 'I Beach VICTORIA Beach Cobram L Ech_u_c_a___ Horseshoe 0 100 200 300 400 500 1000 ( [} 100 200 300 40[} 50[} 1000 Beach Park m INSET4 m INSET 5 IIIAP DF Murray River· Lake Mulwala Area

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Northern Bight N Kyffins "Denison Reserve County"

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MULWALA

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MULWALA _@ ------@ ------2014 Site Police ® A"'.~.---"_:=.x. X o I ""'"' \), Williams Hotel Mulwala /e Island "Bourke Street / Canal' / Royal I I Ovens Mail ' I Hotel : I Majors Lane ! I I I 0 75 150 225 300 375 750 I ! Lake I Thompson Edge 1 I I m ------Island Reso ~ Bundalong Pioneer Classic \, Museum .r:; Mulwala Farm Tractors • -~- ji Waterski I ' ___ / l_./ ~ ~// Club / a... Naughtons Lake Mulwala · ~ Regional Bend I - - _1990 / _;::.,.. Holiday Park ----- "Doms : ~ ------Corner'' Bundalong Park Holiday Resort ·----...: 4}.· Rams :be. -- f ,' I - - Head /@ _ ······~ @ I ------' - \ Bundalong .-::::::: :@ ::::~::> - -' .-- - ·-::-<__{;- Rowing =- =-_>/ Club .- =- ~(j Yarrawo ~~-- -­ ---- 7; Yaoht Club Club ---! Mulwala & Resort Golf ----- Club& ------/ 2008 \\ ··\·:, Resort Camerons --- _------_I' 'I \.\ \ ·----,_ ------J Bend I : .1 .!'.1 -::::::::::::: :::'@ :._cJ 1 i i ,I / Bundalong Baths - /• ------1 Riverside 'o -_- - -_-_-\ /@ I, .' ~/'// Gorman - - \ (~ ( "The Guf' '.··, I' Park 'y arrawonga ., -- Weir ------­ .. I ,. @ )r! ,­ __ ... < -·.'@, ,'- "( YARRAWONGA : ~ : ji , ·a 100 200 ,~ 00 400 500 1000 0 100 150 200 500 0 100 200 300 400 500 1000

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~:;li~it --- "- Bloyoleand Club ----. ------~ walking tra.Gk ( Jindabyne \ \\ i Holiday Park H~izons'-'--~/ Jlndabynli' Marina Hotel Mota!_, \ \ w I I Horizons NPWS z I Resort 0 N._m w Grammar Crossing

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