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The BOAT OWNERS' ASSOCIATION Recent articles of interest more on the nsw marine rescue levy The BOA is very supportive of the creation of NSW Marine Rescue, but the method used to determine how the service should be funded continues to draw criticism. Was the NSW Marine Rescue funding model discussion paper released by NSW Maritime, a discussion paper or a fait accompli?. Read more. Boat wash - the unsuspecting danger The BOA has recommended that NSW Maritime in conjunction with Fisheries (Department of Primary Industry) and in consultation with the Recreational Fishing Alliance of NSW and the BOA, prepare a pamphlet targeting the users of small vessels for fishing. The focus would be the dangers of standing (fishing) in areas subject to wash from larger and more powerful vessels. Read more. cabbage tree bay Aquatic reserve The new Management Plan for Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve included a total ban on motor boats entering the bay, however, a series of consultative meetings at Manly Council comprising all stakeholders - surfers, surf lifesavers, divers, dive schools, Council, Fisheries, Maritime, local resident precinct committees, the BOA, commercial boating and environmentalists achieved a balanced outcome. The plan now is for the Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW (Fisheries) to provide moorings in four locations for public use by boat owners, thereby minimising damage to the seabed from anchors and chain. Read more. improved marina facilities planned for Lake Macquarie The expansion of Marmong Point Marina to provide much needed additional berthing facilities on the lake, is well under way, and a DA is being processed for the refurbishment of Marks Point Marina which will see the installation of a travel lift, removal of the slipways and the refurbishment of the marina with floating pontoons. If feasible, Marks Point Marina may in the future, submit a further DA to extend the marina providing a further 79 berths. Read more in this Hunter Region update. Waterfront action group (WAG) fighting on many fronts for the rights of waterfront property owners The WAG is covering a number of battles with and on behalf of waterfront property owners including new NSW Maritime Leases, NSW Maritime land reclamation sales, rate of return review by NSW Maritime and the Land and Property Management Authority, Land and Environment Court appeals and claims against NSW Maritime under old leases. In light of a probable change of state government, the WAG has engaged in discussions with the NSW opposition on the subject of fair and equitable waterfront rents. Read more in this WAG update and take a look at the Waterfront Action Group web site BOA positions vacant Are you retired, bored and in need of an interest or are you still working with a bit of time to take on a rewarding challenge helping the boating public of NSW. The BOA has two vacancies on the Management Committee - Honorary Secretary and Honorary Editor. Read more. draft zoning plan released for jervis bay marine park. The NSW Marine Parks Authority is keen to obtain feedback from all stakeholders within the community on the draft zoning plan. Submissions will be accepted up to September 17, 2010. Read more in this Jervis Bay update Currarong Boat ramp Are personality conflicts coming into play with NSW Maritime rejecting a grant funding application by Shoalhaven Council for a boat ramp at Currarong? It is not the first rejection by NSW Maritime of funding applications by Shoalhaven Council. Read more. BOA Committee deliberations You can view all the matters discussed at BOA Committee Meetings and your feedback would be most welcome. Read more in the latest BOA Newsletter and send your comments to info@boaters.org.au. Previous articles of interest Woodford Bay Boat Owners Community contact - Ken Cameron - mobile 0413 754 953 or email at ken.cameron@aquas.com.au. Marine Rescue financing model. Read more. Are your flares up to date - do you know where to dispose of them - visit the NSW Maritime website for disposal locations - www.maritime.nsw.gov.au/rec_boating/flares.html. East Sydney mooring fees increased by a whopping 30%. Read more. Ethanol and outboard Motors. Read more. Jervis Bay boating infrastructure. Read more. Swansea Channel now at 2.5 metres. Read more in the March 2010 BOA Newsletter along with follow up information in the latest June 2010 BOA Newsletter Pittwater PWC launching ban lifted within 4 hours of receiving BOA letter - view letter. Good news for Trailer Boaters who frequent Port Stephens. Read the full text of the article announcing the funding, that appeared in the Port Stephens Examiner. New weekday Spit Bridge opening times. For details, please go to the RTA Website. Has the NSW Government adopted Machiavellian practices where the end justifies the means. Read more in the December 2009 BOA Newsletter Global warming - just the facts. Original article plus follow up letters to the editor and author responses. Read more in this article, plus the March 2010 BOA Newsletter and the latest June 2010 BOA Newsletter Refuge Bay garbage barge. Read more in the December 2009 BOA Newsletter. Swansea channel - a sad edifice to public administration in NSW. Read more in this June 2009 article. |
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