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2nd September

Sea Scouts Pontoon and Home Point Works

The City of Launceston has engaged a contractor, Sub41, to carry out repair works on the Sea Scouts pontoon and refurbishment and repair works on the Home Point pontoon.Preliminary works were carried out on the Sea Scouts pontoon in early July. Since then, Sub41 have been working off-site on the upgrade of the Sea Scouts…

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30th August

Kelso Boat Ramp – Notice of Works

Due to the ongoing poor weather forecast extending into next week, the works at Kelso Boat Ramp have been postponed until Monday, 9 September 2024. Kelso Boat Ramp and car park will be closed for the installation of a new 12x3m pontoon extension. There will be some noise from the piling which is planned to…

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30th July

Edgar Dam (Lake Pedder) Upgrades

The Edgar Dam strengthening project will commence in October 2024 with completion anticipated mid-2026. The nature of the works will require the Edgar Dam boat ramp and campground to be closed. The boat ramp at Scott’s Peak Dam will operate as normal. Please be aware there will also be increased heavy vehicle traffic along Scott’s…

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Latest Notices to Mariners

M366-24 Port Arthur Jetty – Temporary Road Closures

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M366-24 Port Arthur Jetty – Temporary Road Closures Mariners are advised that Jetty Road Port Arthur, which provides access to the Port Arthur Jetty within the historic site, will be temporarily closed to general traffic from 0800 hours until 1600 hours on the following dates: 12 November 2024 | 13 November 2024 | 15 November…

  • Port Arthur
  • Published on 12 Nov 2024

M367-24 Denison Canal – Fender Replacement

Advice

M367-24 Denison Canal – Fender Replacement Fender replacement works at Denison Canal will be temporarily paused from Thursday, 31 October 2024. Normal canal operations will resume on Friday, 1 November 2024. The Denison Canal will remain safe for vessel transit, and there will be no disruption to regular activities during this period. The remaining work…

  • Denison Canal
  • Published on 1 Nov 2024

M365-24 Port of Hobart – Macquarie Wharf 4/5/6 – Bathymetric Surveys

Advice

M365-24 Port of Hobart – Macquarie Wharf 4/5/6 – Bathymetric Surveys Mariners are advised bathymetric surveys will be undertaken at Macquarie Wharf No 4, 5 & 6 from the survey vessel NOSTROMO on Tuesday, 29 October 2024. Mariners are advised to keep well clear, proceed at a slow speed (< 5 knots) when passing within…

  • Port of Hobart
  • Published on 29 Oct 2024

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