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11th February

Boomer Bay boat ramp and jetty – Temporary closure on weekdays only

The Boomer Bay boat ramp and jetty will need to be closed for the duration of planned construction works.These works will be carried out over a period of two (2) weeks from Monday to Friday during the below times: • 8am, Monday 16 – 4pm, Friday 20, February, 2026.• 8am, Monday 23 – 4pm, Friday…

11th December

Old Cygnet Jetty – Permanent Closure

Please be advised that Cygnet Jetty (old) will be permanently closed to the public effective 1 December 2025. Following a comprehensive engineering assessment, it was determined that replacing the aging structure with a new, state-of-the-art facility to the South would deliver better outcomes. Accordingly, the existing facility will be decommissioned and removed.

28th October

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: The closures correspond with cruise ship visits to the Port.

M059-26 Leven River – Ulverstone Wharf Inspections

Advice

M059-26 Leven River – Ulverstone Wharf Inspections Mariners are advised that wharf inspections will be undertaken along Ulverstone Wharf from Monday, 16 February 2026, to Friday, 20 February 2026. Access will be restricted during this period. All port vessels are advised to maintain a low wash in the vicinity of the works area and to…

Leven River, Ulverstone Wharf
Published on 16 Feb 2026

M060-26 Port of Launceston – Bell Bay Power Station – Demolition Works

Notice

M060-26 Port of Launceston – Bell Bay Power Station – Demolition Works The vessel Kulanda will be engaged in crane support works at the Bell Bay Power Station, Long Reach, Tamar River. Anchors with buoys will be deployed in the channel, the furthest being 70m off the existing jetty and 120m off the centre of the…

Port of Launceston
Published on 16 Feb 2026

M056-26 Lake Barrington – Rowing Regatta

Advice

M056-26 Lake Barrington – Rowing Regatta Mariners are advised that a rowing event will be held on Friday, 13 February 2026, to Sunday, 15 February 2026, on the Lake Barrington Rowing Course. Mariners are requested to transit the area with caution and avoid interfering with the event.

Lake Barrington
Published on 13 Feb 2026

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