New Years Eve - Water Traffic Restrictions
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WATER TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS
Port Pirie New Year’s Eve Celebrations
Notice is given that pursuant to Section 24 of the Harbors and Navigation Act 1993, Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure has granted an Aquatic Activity Licence to Port Pirie Regional Council to conduct a fireworks display on the Port Pirie River extending for the full width of the waterway, and for 400 metres both west and east of the John Pirie Bridge.
For safety reasons, vessels and persons other than those participating in the event are prohibited from entering the above area of water between 9.00pm and 10.00pm Tuesday 31 December 2019 and again from 11.30pm Tuesday 31 December 2019 and 12.30am Wednesday 1 January 2020.
Please be advised of the following restrictions taking place during the Port Pirie New Years Eve celebrations on Tuesday 31 December 2019:
- John Pirie Bridge will be CLOSED from 8.00am Tuesday 31 December 2019 until 2.00am Wednesday 1 January 2020.
- NO boats may launch or retrieve at the Solmontown Boat Ramp from 12pm Tuesday 31 December 2019 to 2.00am Wednesday 1 January 2020.
- NO Boats can be launched or in the water (excluding long term moored boats) within 400 metres of the John Pirie Bridge during the following times:
- 8.45pm-10.15pm (for 9.30pm fireworks)
- 11.15pm-12.45am (for midnight fireworks)
These restrictions have been implemented for safety reasons due to the fireworks being launched from John Pirie Bridge at 9.30pm and midnight.
Port Pirie SES will be monitoring the water during specified periods to ensure no boats or people are in the water.
P Ackland
Chief Executive Officer