A WA parliamentary question addresses safety concerns for rock fishermen at Salmon Holes, inquiring about installed safety measures like ring bolts, mobile phone repeater mast trial, signage, and Angel Rings. The Minister provides details on the number, placement, and rationale behind these safety installations.

AnsweredQoN 1973Legislative Assembly
Asked
19 March 2014
Portfolio
Fisheries

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With regard to the safety of rock fisherman at Salmon Holes, can the Minister please advise: (a) how many ring bolts have been installed at Salmon Holes; (b) why was this number chosen to be installed; (c) where about on the rocks have they been installed; (d) what was the process undertaken to determine those places to install them; (e) are there any plans to install any more ring bolts, and if so how many; (f) what is the length of time for the trial of the temporary mobile phone repeater mast; (g) how will the trial results be evaluated; (h) will there be any signage advising the public of how, in the event of an emergency, to phone Albany Sea Rescue Squad; and (i) how many Angel Rings will be installed, and where will they be installed?

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Answered
6 May 2014
Responded by
Minister representing the Minister for Fisheries
Response time
48 days
(a) 10
(b) To provide adequate anchor points for the number of anglers who typically fish from this location.
(c) In the most appropriate location in order for the rock anchor point to hold.
(d) Consultation with local fishers and people who have been involved in projects of this nature and a desktop study of images showing where the majority of people fish.
(e) No
(f) The mobile phone repeater mast is not part of this trial.
(g) Reporting mechanisms are in place to gather quantitative data on the frequency of use.
(h) Yes. Signage will advise the public that in the event of an emergency they should contact the police who will then advise the local sea rescue if appropriate.
(i) Two Angel Rings were installed. They have been fixed to existing safety infrastructure.

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