LITTLE SHIP CLUB eNEWS NOVEMBER 2015

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For the information of LSC Members, here is some news from the various attendees at the QRBC’s October meeting, including TMR and MSQ, and the Gold Coast Waterways Authority (GCWA). Sandhills Anchorage sector light Off the Big Sandhill on Moreton Island at the ‘Sandhills Anchorage’ the sector light will be replaced with a beacon (Fl.Y.2.5s), 100m seaward of current position. A chart- let of area showing proposed new position was tabled. Mariners are advised that works will commence on 14 October 2015 for the installation of the replacement M1 Beacon. The beacon will be established in position latitude 27° 03.4714’ S longitude 153° 17.8813’ E with the barge ‘Steel Trader’ moored to south. On mobilisation of the barge, the M1 Virtual AtoN will be relocated to the above position. On completion of installation works the new M1 beacon will be marked as a starboard lateral with light characteristics Q.G. William Street Cleveland two new floating walkways Northeastern floating walkway was commissioned in late August 2015. Some modules have needed to go back to the factory to correct minor defects. The southwestern floating walkway for the new ramp is scheduled for completion late October 2015. William Street ramp and access channel Problems still exist at southern edge of the new (south) boat ramp and cannot be fully resolved with land based excavator. Photos of area with debris in foreshore boat holding area were tabled and discussed. Issue to be re- ferred to RCC. William Street Cleveland potential upgrade as offset for closure of Toondah Harbour Public Ramp TMR, RCC and Economic Development Queensland have been negotiating possible closure of the Toondah Harbour ramp as part of the declared Toondah priority development area (PDA). Rather than relocating the Toondah ramp within the PDA, the parties are proposing a significant expansion of the William Street facility to meet current and future demand. Relocation of Manly Harbour entrance navigation lead lights Day leads OK. Some site investigation needed to identify lights interfering with each of the night blue leads. Russell Island jetty A flyer has been distributed to Russell Island residents advising that the current jetty has a lifespan of only 2-3 years. To keep it safe, the minor structural modifications are being made in the next few months. These will include removal of the railway and its trolley to reduce tripping hazards and relieve the jetty of undesirable loads. QRBC agreed with this action. Beacon M1 (NOTAM 302T)

Colmslie boat ramp upgrade Design work has commenced. Target for completion is mid-2016. Canaipa Passage dredging Design and approvals process underway. Target for completion is May 2016. Cabbage Tree Point dredging Design and approvals completed and community consultations underway. Tipplers Passage dredging and pontoon extensions Tender out to market for dredging works. Target for completion is April 2016. Jacobs Well main channel (north) dredging Design and approvals process completed. RFT currently being advertised. Expected completion of dredging May 2016 Labrador Channel dredging Stage 1 and construction of boating facilities Dredging works completed and construction of boating facilities commenced. The target for project completion is December 2015. Coomera Dredge Spoil Management Facility Land leases now executed & registration progressing; design is approximately 90% complete and stakeholder consultation is progressing. Review of buoy moorings in Broadwater GCWA has formally declared a Category 1 Mooring Area and notice published in Qld Gazette in September2015. A contract for the management of the moorings in the Southern Broadwater was awarded to Southport Yacht Club. Construction of fore and aft moorings has been completed. A pile mooring trial has commenced at Jabiru Island. Whales QPWS reported that lots of females with calves are heading south and entering the Bay area so caution is required and vessel operators need to keep extra lookout. MOBILE PROPSPEED Gain speed and save fuel. Call Luke Steele: 0408 692 124 Silicone Treatment Authorised Applicator

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