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❓ Details the process for gazetting an area for water skiing in WA, including responsibilities, surveys, and safety requirements. It clarifies the minimum water depth required.

AnsweredQoN 854Legislative Assembly

Asked

21 August 2001

Member

Dr Constable

Portfolio

Planning and Infrastructure

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(1) Which Government authority is responsible for recommending an area be gazetted for water skiing?
(2) What is the process for application for an area to be gazetted for water skiing?
(3) What is the required depth of water for water skiing?

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Answered

16 October 2001

Responded by

Minister for Planning and Infrastructure

Response time

56 days

(2) Upon application for an area to be gazetted for water skiing, The Department for Planning and Infrastructure will ensure: that approval is given by other agencies having jurisdiction in the area such as the Department of Conservation and Land Management or the Local Government Authority; the applicant has conducted a survey of the waters to define an obstruction free area for skiing. the survey is undertaken at the applicant's expense and must establish depth contours relative to a permanent reference mark; the minimum depth for water skiing is 1.5 metres. The 1.5 metre contour will represent the boundary of the safe skiing area and tide pole marker and/or markers must be installed at the applicant's expense to indicate when the water depth has reached the minimum level. When the depth drops below the minimum depth the ski area is closed. The applicant is to give written commitment to installing and maintaining all relevant signs and markers; the markers must have signs affixed which state "Limit of Ski Area" a take off and landing area may also need to be defined unless the intention is for deep water take off and landing at all times; that if the area is intended for the exclusive use of a ski club, the club must confirm in writing that they take all responsibility for the area and use it at their own risk; all survey results and maps must be forwared for assessment to the Coastal and Facilities Management Directorate of the Department for Planning and Infrastructure. Whoever is commissioned to conduct the survey must confirm in writing that the area as defined within the boundaries of the intended ski area is free of submerged hazards when the minimum depth for skiing is reached. Once approved, the Department for Planning and Infrastructure will place notices in the Government Gazette to indicate the validity and location of the ski area. (3) Minimum required depth for a water ski area is 1.5 metres.
(3) Minimum required depth for a water ski area is 1.5 metres.

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