2022-03-08 Planning & Environment Meeting Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA   8 MARCH 2022


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PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                   8 MARCH 2022

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                                                                   Queensland
                                                                   Government

                                                                    Department of
                                                                   Transport and Main Roads

     PROPOSED NEW 6-KNOT ZONE - NOOSA RIVER

     In response to safety concerns raised by user groups and the broader community, Maritime
     Safety Queensland (MSQ) is proposing to gazette a 6-knot speed limit on the lower reach of
     the Noosa River from Thomas Street to the Noosa River mouth. This is a distance of
     approximately 1.8 nautical miles (3.3 km) and will apply to all vessels. The proposed 6-knot
     speed limit area can be found on a map on the last page of this document.
    The lower reach of the Noosa River is currently subject to a gazetted 20 knot speed limit.
     During the Christmas and Easter holiday periods a seasonal 6 knot speed limit applies. The
     Noosa River seasonal 6 knot speed limit applies to an area between the port lateral mark
     adjacent to the intersection of Weyba Road and Gympie Terrace, and the river mouth.
     The proposal would permanently apply the current seasonal 6 knot speed limit and extend
     the area approximately 600m upstream.
     MSQ would like to receive input from you or your organisation and request the following
     questions are answered from you or your organisations point of view.
     lf you or your organisation are interested in providing feedback to MSQ, please answer the
     following questions and return by email within 30 days of receipt of this letter.
        1. Do you agree with the proposed 6 knot zone being gazetted on the Noosa River (see
            the map at the bottom of the page);
        2. If not, please advise your reason(s) why
        3. If not, please advise an alternate option that may be considered;
        4. If yes, please advise your reason(s) why;

        5. In the interests of safety of persons and vessels on the Noosa River, do you think that
            this proposal is the most appropriate;
        6. If not, please state your reason(s);
        7. Please advise any other considerations you think may be appropriate.

     At the end of the 30-day consultation period, the responses will be evaluated to determine if
     the speed limits changes will be implemented at this time. Please send your replies to the
     following e/mail address:

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