Good Afternoon
Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) has introduced new speed limits on the Noosa River to increase safety for all waterway users ahead of the September school holidays.
The southern shore from Lake Doonella to Noosa Sound and the Dog Beach area near the Noosa River entrance are now permanently limited to 6 knots.
A map showing the speed limits for Noosa waterways is attached.
The new 6 knots areas are aimed at enhancing the safety of all waterway users, while recognising the shared value of the waterway.
Existing speed limits for the river, including the normal "distance off" rules and areas that have temporary six knots speed limits in place for peak holiday periods, remain in place.
Buoy markers in the river and updated signs at the boat ramps will be in place for the start of the school holidays to increase awareness of the speed limit changes.
All speed limits will be enforced by MSQ officers and partner agencies such as the Queensland Police Service.
It is not just about speeding, there is a general safety obligation to operate vessels safely at all times. The operations of vessels can affect the safety and property of others.
MSQ enforcement officers will be out on the river working hard to educate boaties about the new speed limits, and other regulatory safety requirements, but will not hesitate to issue fines if appropriate.
The gazetted speed limits for Queensland, including the Noosa River, are provided on the MSQ website: https://www.msq.qld.gov.au/waterways/speed-limits
Kind regards
Sally-Anne Easton
Principal Policy Advisor (Policy and Operations) | Policy, Planning and Regulation
Maritime Safety Queensland | Customer Service, Safety and Regulation Division
Department of Transport and Main Roads
No map sems to be attached.There was a very small map in the last edition of Noosa News but you needed a magnifying glass to see it.! Never the less this is good news!