Local boaties are reminded that Forster's Little Street boat ramp safety trial begins on Monday 1 December.
This is the second of a two-year trial designed to improve safety during busy summer months.
During December and January only non-motorised watercraft may use the boat ramp during daylight hours.
This year, a bollard will be in place on the ramp during daylight hours. It will be lowered so that motorised watercraft can access the ramp after sunset.
This is to provide a safer launching facility for non-motorised craft. It will also improve safety near the swimming baths, amenities and boat shed cafe nearby.
Local boat shed operators and businesses have been consulted on the trial.
During summer, the area is very busy with foot traffic crossing the boat ramp.
The boat ramp is often congested with vehicles launching boats and people using the ramp with kayaks and paddle boards. There is also limited parking in the nearby area for boats with trailers.
MidCoast Council rangers will track boat ramp operations during the trial.
The trial is a recommendation in the MidCoast Recreational Boating Infrastructure Plan. The Plan identifies that this area has inadequate access for motorised watercraft during peak times.
- Forster Marina
- Tuncurry (Point Road)
- Elizabeth Reserve (Forster Keys)
- Pacific Palms (Recreation Club) and
- Coomba Park foreshore.
