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NOOSA RIVER SPEED CONSULTATION UPDATE #1 Marine Safety Queensland (MSQ) has commenced community consultation on proposed speed limit reduction changes in the lower part of the Noosa River (refer previous post). This follows a lengthy process of review and debate throughout…

As per previous updates, the Noosa River Stakeholder Advisory Committee (NRSAC) has had discussions with Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) about doing consultation on a proposal to permanently reduce speed limits on Noosa River to 6 knots. Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ)…

Following on from our 15 April 2021 update, as recommended by Queensland Health in the Department of Environment and Science (DES) 2020 report on the occurrence of dioxins in several Noosa lakes, a follow up survey was undertaken in early…

The Noosa River Stakeholder Advisory Committee (NRSAC) is preparing recommendations for Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) as part of its planned safety review of vessel speed in the Noosa River in coming months. In addition, the committee will also review plans…

The Noosa River Stakeholder Committee (NRSAC) has proposed a suite of anchoring, mooring and live-aboard controls for Maritime Safety Queensland’s(MSQ) consideration. This includes anchoring and mooring caps as well as time limits which have been used effectively elsewhere in Queensland…

Below is an initial summary of contacts and reports/studies in relation to the Noosa River. In the first section, they have been collated into entity links. Following that is a categorical list. We will continue to add more as we…

Reports are now available for the dioxin testing of our river, and after a long journey of advocacy for this, very welcomed. Head to https://environment.des.qld.gov.au/management/water/catchment-care#toc-3 and scroll down to the heading ‘Dioxin testing in Noosa Lakes.

Following the completion of the Expressions of Interest (EOI) process undertaken by Noosa Council and Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) for the Noosa River Stakeholder Advisory Committee, we can update the following. The outcome of the EOI process was voted on…

The Expressions of Interest (EOI) process for the Noosa River Stakeholder Advisory Committee is officially open. This committee will be delivered in collaboration with Maritime Safety Queensland and Noosa Council, providing objective advice and recommendations towards the sustainable use, conservation…

After what has been a lengthy process, Noosa Council has passed the draft Terms of Reference for the co-chaired Noosa River Stakeholder Advisory Committee with an increase of committee members from 10 to 12. Both myself and the Mayor will…

After previous requests for the raw data and full final report from testing, we have now escalated this request directly to the Minister. Further updates will be provided as information becomes available.

The official opening of the MSQ office at Tewantin Marina has not yet been held, however it is open and operational. Terms of reference are being finalised between MSQ and Noosa Council in readiness for an Expressions of Interest process…

This one has been a journey and for those unfamiliar please head to https://sandybolton.com/?s=river+testing In summary, I had organised testing outside the ‘standard’ in response to questions over the recommendations from the 2009 Noosa Fish Task Force Report, and concerns…

The War on Wrecks forum hosted last month brought forward the eleven recommendations from the task force who we originally met with some 18 months ago. The relevance of these recommendation included the necessary legislative changes needed, not only to…

Questions have been raised as to when the results of river and catchment testing will be made available in response to my work over the last two years to clarify whether there were any contaminants in the water that we…

A combined operation last weekend between MSQ and QPS saw 80 interceptions and a number of fines, as well as education and home visits as part of addressing the dangerous practices of some of our younger river users. In addition,…

The Department of Environment and Science has been working with Noosa Council to undertake testing of the water and surrounding catchment area in response to my request regarding the unresolved recommendations from the Noosa Fish Task Force 2009. Stage 1…

A good meeting with our new Maritime Safety Queensland Officer (MSQ), Jake Hennessy, to get an update on his recent meetings with local stakeholders. We are currently putting together a task-specific roundtable as soon as possible, to ensure that a…

Maritime Safety Queensland has appointed a permanent officer to be based in Noosa with an expected start date in March 2020. This officer will meet initially with stakeholders to identify issues, including unregistered vessels, live-aboard vessels, moorings and river safety,…

Further to seeking the completion of recommendations from the 2009 Fish Task Force, additional Dioxin (TCDD) testing of Noosa River and catchment commences Feb 2020, with follow up testing scheduled after initial results. This is a joint venture by the…

A Marine Zone was setup in Noosa in 2009 under Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) legislation for a PWC Exclusion Zone within the Noosa River. Although this Marine Zone is setup and managed under MSQ, these are done at the request…

The Noosa River is part of the lifeblood of our community for recreational, economic & environmental reasons. Rivers, & where they flow into the ocean are not owned by private, government or community entities, as land is. They are managed…

Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) is responsible for the safety of navigation, including anchoring and mooring, in Queensland State waters under the Transport Operations (Marine Safety) Regulation 2016, and ship sourced pollution under the Transport Operations (Marine Pollution) Regulation 2008. The…

The Draft Noosa River Plan is now open for your input and feedback. It focuses on both land-based and on-river activities and the consideration of transferring management from State to Council control is one key focus of the Draft Plan.…

Read the latest update from Noosa News… https://www.noosanews.com.au/news/funding-to-remove-derelict-boats/3459685/