❓ A parliamentary question regarding the safety and maintenance of the public boat ramp at Two Rocks marina, including inspection dates, identified issues, and restorative work. The Minister acknowledges the issues and outlines the actions taken by the licensee.
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I refer the minister to the public boat ramp at the Two Rocks marina. (1) When was the last time the facility was inspected by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure? (2) What was the outcome of the inspection? (3) Has restorative work been ordered on the boat ramp to make it safe? (4) If so, when? (5) Is the minister aware that this is the only facility available to the residents of Yanchep and Two Rocks? (6) Is the minister aware that on some days during the summer months there are often more than 70 people waiting to launch or recover boats? Hon KEN TRAVERS
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) On 29 March 2004. (2) The report identified seven issues. Large gaps existed between the displaced rocks on the surface mat of the ramp, which could potentially pose a trip hazard to users. It was recommended that the large gaps be filled with a concrete grout during low tides. There is a large drop on the surface at the bottom of the ramp. During low tides this drop causes boat trailer wheels to get stuck in this area. It was recommended that it be filled with concrete. The ramp surface was slippery due to a build up of marine growth. It was recommended that the surface be regularly water blasted to remove the marine growth to prevent a potential slip hazard to users. In addition, there was a broken chafer and a few loose chafers. It was recommended that a guardrail be installed along the footpath adjacent to the ramp to prevent users falling over the edge, especially at night. A cause for concern was the speeding traffic on the car park near the boat ramp, which presented a clear danger to the boat ramp users. It was recommended that both speed restriction signs and speed humps be installed. The users also mentioned that the adjacent catwalk is too high and that users were experiencing access problems at low tide. It was recommended that two access ladders be attached. (3) Yes. (4) Following the inspection, Yanchep Sun City, the boat ramp licensee, has rectified the above issues except for the second item, which requires very low tides to complete the work. A company has been allocated the work and is awaiting low tides. (5) It is acknowledged that it is the closest facility to those residents. Other public boat launching facilities exist further south at Mindarie, Ocean Reef and Hillarys Boat Harbour. (6) It is acknowledged that on several weekends over the summer months boat ramps on the metropolitan coast are busy and users will need to be patient, including those at Two Rocks marina.
(1) When was the last time the facility was inspected by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure? (2) What was the outcome of the inspection? (3) Has restorative work been ordered on the boat ramp to make it safe? (4) If so, when? (5) Is the minister aware that this is the only facility available to the residents of Yanchep and Two Rocks? (6) Is the minister aware that on some days during the summer months there are often more than 70 people waiting to launch or recover boats? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) On 29 March 2004. (2) The report identified seven issues. Large gaps existed between the displaced rocks on the surface mat of the ramp, which could potentially pose a trip hazard to users. It was recommended that the large gaps be filled with a concrete grout during low tides. There is a large drop on the surface at the bottom of the ramp. During low tides this drop causes boat trailer wheels to get stuck in this area. It was recommended that it be filled with concrete. The ramp surface was slippery due to a build up of marine growth. It was recommended that the surface be regularly water blasted to remove the marine growth to prevent a potential slip hazard to users. In addition, there was a broken chafer and a few loose chafers. It was recommended that a guardrail be installed along the footpath adjacent to the ramp to prevent users falling over the edge, especially at night. A cause for concern was the speeding traffic on the car park near the boat ramp, which presented a clear danger to the boat ramp users. It was recommended that both speed restriction signs and speed humps be installed. The users also mentioned that the adjacent catwalk is too high and that users were experiencing access problems at low tide. It was recommended that two access ladders be attached. (3) Yes. (4) Following the inspection, Yanchep Sun City, the boat ramp licensee, has rectified the above issues except for the second item, which requires very low tides to complete the work. A company has been allocated the work and is awaiting low tides. (5) It is acknowledged that it is the closest facility to those residents. Other public boat launching facilities exist further south at Mindarie, Ocean Reef and Hillarys Boat Harbour. (6) It is acknowledged that on several weekends over the summer months boat ramps on the metropolitan coast are busy and users will need to be patient, including those at Two Rocks marina.
(2) What was the outcome of the inspection? (3) Has restorative work been ordered on the boat ramp to make it safe? (4) If so, when? (5) Is the minister aware that this is the only facility available to the residents of Yanchep and Two Rocks? (6) Is the minister aware that on some days during the summer months there are often more than 70 people waiting to launch or recover boats? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) On 29 March 2004. (2) The report identified seven issues. Large gaps existed between the displaced rocks on the surface mat of the ramp, which could potentially pose a trip hazard to users. It was recommended that the large gaps be filled with a concrete grout during low tides. There is a large drop on the surface at the bottom of the ramp. During low tides this drop causes boat trailer wheels to get stuck in this area. It was recommended that it be filled with concrete. The ramp surface was slippery due to a build up of marine growth. It was recommended that the surface be regularly water blasted to remove the marine growth to prevent a potential slip hazard to users. In addition, there was a broken chafer and a few loose chafers. It was recommended that a guardrail be installed along the footpath adjacent to the ramp to prevent users falling over the edge, especially at night. A cause for concern was the speeding traffic on the car park near the boat ramp, which presented a clear danger to the boat ramp users. It was recommended that both speed restriction signs and speed humps be installed. The users also mentioned that the adjacent catwalk is too high and that users were experiencing access problems at low tide. It was recommended that two access ladders be attached. (3) Yes. (4) Following the inspection, Yanchep Sun City, the boat ramp licensee, has rectified the above issues except for the second item, which requires very low tides to complete the work. A company has been allocated the work and is awaiting low tides. (5) It is acknowledged that it is the closest facility to those residents. Other public boat launching facilities exist further south at Mindarie, Ocean Reef and Hillarys Boat Harbour. (6) It is acknowledged that on several weekends over the summer months boat ramps on the metropolitan coast are busy and users will need to be patient, including those at Two Rocks marina.
(3) Has restorative work been ordered on the boat ramp to make it safe? (4) If so, when? (5) Is the minister aware that this is the only facility available to the residents of Yanchep and Two Rocks? (6) Is the minister aware that on some days during the summer months there are often more than 70 people waiting to launch or recover boats? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) On 29 March 2004. (2) The report identified seven issues. Large gaps existed between the displaced rocks on the surface mat of the ramp, which could potentially pose a trip hazard to users. It was recommended that the large gaps be filled with a concrete grout during low tides. There is a large drop on the surface at the bottom of the ramp. During low tides this drop causes boat trailer wheels to get stuck in this area. It was recommended that it be filled with concrete. The ramp surface was slippery due to a build up of marine growth. It was recommended that the surface be regularly water blasted to remove the marine growth to prevent a potential slip hazard to users. In addition, there was a broken chafer and a few loose chafers. It was recommended that a guardrail be installed along the footpath adjacent to the ramp to prevent users falling over the edge, especially at night. A cause for concern was the speeding traffic on the car park near the boat ramp, which presented a clear danger to the boat ramp users. It was recommended that both speed restriction signs and speed humps be installed. The users also mentioned that the adjacent catwalk is too high and that users were experiencing access problems at low tide. It was recommended that two access ladders be attached. (3) Yes. (4) Following the inspection, Yanchep Sun City, the boat ramp licensee, has rectified the above issues except for the second item, which requires very low tides to complete the work. A company has been allocated the work and is awaiting low tides. (5) It is acknowledged that it is the closest facility to those residents. Other public boat launching facilities exist further south at Mindarie, Ocean Reef and Hillarys Boat Harbour. (6) It is acknowledged that on several weekends over the summer months boat ramps on the metropolitan coast are busy and users will need to be patient, including those at Two Rocks marina.
(4) If so, when? (5) Is the minister aware that this is the only facility available to the residents of Yanchep and Two Rocks? (6) Is the minister aware that on some days during the summer months there are often more than 70 people waiting to launch or recover boats? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) On 29 March 2004. (2) The report identified seven issues. Large gaps existed between the displaced rocks on the surface mat of the ramp, which could potentially pose a trip hazard to users. It was recommended that the large gaps be filled with a concrete grout during low tides. There is a large drop on the surface at the bottom of the ramp. During low tides this drop causes boat trailer wheels to get stuck in this area. It was recommended that it be filled with concrete. The ramp surface was slippery due to a build up of marine growth. It was recommended that the surface be regularly water blasted to remove the marine growth to prevent a potential slip hazard to users. In addition, there was a broken chafer and a few loose chafers. It was recommended that a guardrail be installed along the footpath adjacent to the ramp to prevent users falling over the edge, especially at night. A cause for concern was the speeding traffic on the car park near the boat ramp, which presented a clear danger to the boat ramp users. It was recommended that both speed restriction signs and speed humps be installed. The users also mentioned that the adjacent catwalk is too high and that users were experiencing access problems at low tide. It was recommended that two access ladders be attached. (3) Yes. (4) Following the inspection, Yanchep Sun City, the boat ramp licensee, has rectified the above issues except for the second item, which requires very low tides to complete the work. A company has been allocated the work and is awaiting low tides. (5) It is acknowledged that it is the closest facility to those residents. Other public boat launching facilities exist further south at Mindarie, Ocean Reef and Hillarys Boat Harbour. (6) It is acknowledged that on several weekends over the summer months boat ramps on the metropolitan coast are busy and users will need to be patient, including those at Two Rocks marina.
(5) Is the minister aware that this is the only facility available to the residents of Yanchep and Two Rocks? (6) Is the minister aware that on some days during the summer months there are often more than 70 people waiting to launch or recover boats? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) On 29 March 2004. (2) The report identified seven issues. Large gaps existed between the displaced rocks on the surface mat of the ramp, which could potentially pose a trip hazard to users. It was recommended that the large gaps be filled with a concrete grout during low tides. There is a large drop on the surface at the bottom of the ramp. During low tides this drop causes boat trailer wheels to get stuck in this area. It was recommended that it be filled with concrete. The ramp surface was slippery due to a build up of marine growth. It was recommended that the surface be regularly water blasted to remove the marine growth to prevent a potential slip hazard to users. In addition, there was a broken chafer and a few loose chafers. It was recommended that a guardrail be installed along the footpath adjacent to the ramp to prevent users falling over the edge, especially at night. A cause for concern was the speeding traffic on the car park near the boat ramp, which presented a clear danger to the boat ramp users. It was recommended that both speed restriction signs and speed humps be installed. The users also mentioned that the adjacent catwalk is too high and that users were experiencing access problems at low tide. It was recommended that two access ladders be attached. (3) Yes. (4) Following the inspection, Yanchep Sun City, the boat ramp licensee, has rectified the above issues except for the second item, which requires very low tides to complete the work. A company has been allocated the work and is awaiting low tides. (5) It is acknowledged that it is the closest facility to those residents. Other public boat launching facilities exist further south at Mindarie, Ocean Reef and Hillarys Boat Harbour. (6) It is acknowledged that on several weekends over the summer months boat ramps on the metropolitan coast are busy and users will need to be patient, including those at Two Rocks marina.
(6) Is the minister aware that on some days during the summer months there are often more than 70 people waiting to launch or recover boats? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) On 29 March 2004. (2) The report identified seven issues. Large gaps existed between the displaced rocks on the surface mat of the ramp, which could potentially pose a trip hazard to users. It was recommended that the large gaps be filled with a concrete grout during low tides. There is a large drop on the surface at the bottom of the ramp. During low tides this drop causes boat trailer wheels to get stuck in this area. It was recommended that it be filled with concrete. The ramp surface was slippery due to a build up of marine growth. It was recommended that the surface be regularly water blasted to remove the marine growth to prevent a potential slip hazard to users. In addition, there was a broken chafer and a few loose chafers. It was recommended that a guardrail be installed along the footpath adjacent to the ramp to prevent users falling over the edge, especially at night. A cause for concern was the speeding traffic on the car park near the boat ramp, which presented a clear danger to the boat ramp users. It was recommended that both speed restriction signs and speed humps be installed. The users also mentioned that the adjacent catwalk is too high and that users were experiencing access problems at low tide. It was recommended that two access ladders be attached. (3) Yes. (4) Following the inspection, Yanchep Sun City, the boat ramp licensee, has rectified the above issues except for the second item, which requires very low tides to complete the work. A company has been allocated the work and is awaiting low tides. (5) It is acknowledged that it is the closest facility to those residents. Other public boat launching facilities exist further south at Mindarie, Ocean Reef and Hillarys Boat Harbour. (6) It is acknowledged that on several weekends over the summer months boat ramps on the metropolitan coast are busy and users will need to be patient, including those at Two Rocks marina.
Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) On 29 March 2004. (2) The report identified seven issues. Large gaps existed between the displaced rocks on the surface mat of the ramp, which could potentially pose a trip hazard to users. It was recommended that the large gaps be filled with a concrete grout during low tides. There is a large drop on the surface at the bottom of the ramp. During low tides this drop causes boat trailer wheels to get stuck in this area. It was recommended that it be filled with concrete. The ramp surface was slippery due to a build up of marine growth. It was recommended that the surface be regularly water blasted to remove the marine growth to prevent a potential slip hazard to users. In addition, there was a broken chafer and a few loose chafers. It was recommended that a guardrail be installed along the footpath adjacent to the ramp to prevent users falling over the edge, especially at night. A cause for concern was the speeding traffic on the car park near the boat ramp, which presented a clear danger to the boat ramp users. It was recommended that both speed restriction signs and speed humps be installed. The users also mentioned that the adjacent catwalk is too high and that users were experiencing access problems at low tide. It was recommended that two access ladders be attached. (3) Yes. (4) Following the inspection, Yanchep Sun City, the boat ramp licensee, has rectified the above issues except for the second item, which requires very low tides to complete the work. A company has been allocated the work and is awaiting low tides. (5) It is acknowledged that it is the closest facility to those residents. Other public boat launching facilities exist further south at Mindarie, Ocean Reef and Hillarys Boat Harbour. (6) It is acknowledged that on several weekends over the summer months boat ramps on the metropolitan coast are busy and users will need to be patient, including those at Two Rocks marina.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) On 29 March 2004. (2) The report identified seven issues. Large gaps existed between the displaced rocks on the surface mat of the ramp, which could potentially pose a trip hazard to users. It was recommended that the large gaps be filled with a concrete grout during low tides. There is a large drop on the surface at the bottom of the ramp. During low tides this drop causes boat trailer wheels to get stuck in this area. It was recommended that it be filled with concrete. The ramp surface was slippery due to a build up of marine growth. It was recommended that the surface be regularly water blasted to remove the marine growth to prevent a potential slip hazard to users. In addition, there was a broken chafer and a few loose chafers. It was recommended that a guardrail be installed along the footpath adjacent to the ramp to prevent users falling over the edge, especially at night. A cause for concern was the speeding traffic on the car park near the boat ramp, which presented a clear danger to the boat ramp users. It was recommended that both speed restriction signs and speed humps be installed. The users also mentioned that the adjacent catwalk is too high and that users were experiencing access problems at low tide. It was recommended that two access ladders be attached. (3) Yes. (4) Following the inspection, Yanchep Sun City, the boat ramp licensee, has rectified the above issues except for the second item, which requires very low tides to complete the work. A company has been allocated the work and is awaiting low tides. (5) It is acknowledged that it is the closest facility to those residents. Other public boat launching facilities exist further south at Mindarie, Ocean Reef and Hillarys Boat Harbour. (6) It is acknowledged that on several weekends over the summer months boat ramps on the metropolitan coast are busy and users will need to be patient, including those at Two Rocks marina.
(1) On 29 March 2004. (2) The report identified seven issues. Large gaps existed between the displaced rocks on the surface mat of the ramp, which could potentially pose a trip hazard to users. It was recommended that the large gaps be filled with a concrete grout during low tides. There is a large drop on the surface at the bottom of the ramp. During low tides this drop causes boat trailer wheels to get stuck in this area. It was recommended that it be filled with concrete. The ramp surface was slippery due to a build up of marine growth. It was recommended that the surface be regularly water blasted to remove the marine growth to prevent a potential slip hazard to users. In addition, there was a broken chafer and a few loose chafers. It was recommended that a guardrail be installed along the footpath adjacent to the ramp to prevent users falling over the edge, especially at night. A cause for concern was the speeding traffic on the car park near the boat ramp, which presented a clear danger to the boat ramp users. It was recommended that both speed restriction signs and speed humps be installed. The users also mentioned that the adjacent catwalk is too high and that users were experiencing access problems at low tide. It was recommended that two access ladders be attached. (3) Yes. (4) Following the inspection, Yanchep Sun City, the boat ramp licensee, has rectified the above issues except for the second item, which requires very low tides to complete the work. A company has been allocated the work and is awaiting low tides. (5) It is acknowledged that it is the closest facility to those residents. Other public boat launching facilities exist further south at Mindarie, Ocean Reef and Hillarys Boat Harbour. (6) It is acknowledged that on several weekends over the summer months boat ramps on the metropolitan coast are busy and users will need to be patient, including those at Two Rocks marina.
(2) The report identified seven issues. Large gaps existed between the displaced rocks on the surface mat of the ramp, which could potentially pose a trip hazard to users. It was recommended that the large gaps be filled with a concrete grout during low tides. There is a large drop on the surface at the bottom of the ramp. During low tides this drop causes boat trailer wheels to get stuck in this area. It was recommended that it be filled with concrete. The ramp surface was slippery due to a build up of marine growth. It was recommended that the surface be regularly water blasted to remove the marine growth to prevent a potential slip hazard to users. In addition, there was a broken chafer and a few loose chafers. It was recommended that a guardrail be installed along the footpath adjacent to the ramp to prevent users falling over the edge, especially at night. A cause for concern was the speeding traffic on the car park near the boat ramp, which presented a clear danger to the boat ramp users. It was recommended that both speed restriction signs and speed humps be installed. The users also mentioned that the adjacent catwalk is too high and that users were experiencing access problems at low tide. It was recommended that two access ladders be attached. (3) Yes. (4) Following the inspection, Yanchep Sun City, the boat ramp licensee, has rectified the above issues except for the second item, which requires very low tides to complete the work. A company has been allocated the work and is awaiting low tides. (5) It is acknowledged that it is the closest facility to those residents. Other public boat launching facilities exist further south at Mindarie, Ocean Reef and Hillarys Boat Harbour. (6) It is acknowledged that on several weekends over the summer months boat ramps on the metropolitan coast are busy and users will need to be patient, including those at Two Rocks marina.
(3) Yes. (4) Following the inspection, Yanchep Sun City, the boat ramp licensee, has rectified the above issues except for the second item, which requires very low tides to complete the work. A company has been allocated the work and is awaiting low tides. (5) It is acknowledged that it is the closest facility to those residents. Other public boat launching facilities exist further south at Mindarie, Ocean Reef and Hillarys Boat Harbour. (6) It is acknowledged that on several weekends over the summer months boat ramps on the metropolitan coast are busy and users will need to be patient, including those at Two Rocks marina.
(4) Following the inspection, Yanchep Sun City, the boat ramp licensee, has rectified the above issues except for the second item, which requires very low tides to complete the work. A company has been allocated the work and is awaiting low tides. (5) It is acknowledged that it is the closest facility to those residents. Other public boat launching facilities exist further south at Mindarie, Ocean Reef and Hillarys Boat Harbour. (6) It is acknowledged that on several weekends over the summer months boat ramps on the metropolitan coast are busy and users will need to be patient, including those at Two Rocks marina.
(5) It is acknowledged that it is the closest facility to those residents. Other public boat launching facilities exist further south at Mindarie, Ocean Reef and Hillarys Boat Harbour. (6) It is acknowledged that on several weekends over the summer months boat ramps on the metropolitan coast are busy and users will need to be patient, including those at Two Rocks marina.
(6) It is acknowledged that on several weekends over the summer months boat ramps on the metropolitan coast are busy and users will need to be patient, including those at Two Rocks marina.
(1) When was the last time the facility was inspected by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure? (2) What was the outcome of the inspection? (3) Has restorative work been ordered on the boat ramp to make it safe? (4) If so, when? (5) Is the minister aware that this is the only facility available to the residents of Yanchep and Two Rocks? (6) Is the minister aware that on some days during the summer months there are often more than 70 people waiting to launch or recover boats? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) On 29 March 2004. (2) The report identified seven issues. Large gaps existed between the displaced rocks on the surface mat of the ramp, which could potentially pose a trip hazard to users. It was recommended that the large gaps be filled with a concrete grout during low tides. There is a large drop on the surface at the bottom of the ramp. During low tides this drop causes boat trailer wheels to get stuck in this area. It was recommended that it be filled with concrete. The ramp surface was slippery due to a build up of marine growth. It was recommended that the surface be regularly water blasted to remove the marine growth to prevent a potential slip hazard to users. In addition, there was a broken chafer and a few loose chafers. It was recommended that a guardrail be installed along the footpath adjacent to the ramp to prevent users falling over the edge, especially at night. A cause for concern was the speeding traffic on the car park near the boat ramp, which presented a clear danger to the boat ramp users. It was recommended that both speed restriction signs and speed humps be installed. The users also mentioned that the adjacent catwalk is too high and that users were experiencing access problems at low tide. It was recommended that two access ladders be attached. (3) Yes. (4) Following the inspection, Yanchep Sun City, the boat ramp licensee, has rectified the above issues except for the second item, which requires very low tides to complete the work. A company has been allocated the work and is awaiting low tides. (5) It is acknowledged that it is the closest facility to those residents. Other public boat launching facilities exist further south at Mindarie, Ocean Reef and Hillarys Boat Harbour. (6) It is acknowledged that on several weekends over the summer months boat ramps on the metropolitan coast are busy and users will need to be patient, including those at Two Rocks marina.
(2) What was the outcome of the inspection? (3) Has restorative work been ordered on the boat ramp to make it safe? (4) If so, when? (5) Is the minister aware that this is the only facility available to the residents of Yanchep and Two Rocks? (6) Is the minister aware that on some days during the summer months there are often more than 70 people waiting to launch or recover boats? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) On 29 March 2004. (2) The report identified seven issues. Large gaps existed between the displaced rocks on the surface mat of the ramp, which could potentially pose a trip hazard to users. It was recommended that the large gaps be filled with a concrete grout during low tides. There is a large drop on the surface at the bottom of the ramp. During low tides this drop causes boat trailer wheels to get stuck in this area. It was recommended that it be filled with concrete. The ramp surface was slippery due to a build up of marine growth. It was recommended that the surface be regularly water blasted to remove the marine growth to prevent a potential slip hazard to users. In addition, there was a broken chafer and a few loose chafers. It was recommended that a guardrail be installed along the footpath adjacent to the ramp to prevent users falling over the edge, especially at night. A cause for concern was the speeding traffic on the car park near the boat ramp, which presented a clear danger to the boat ramp users. It was recommended that both speed restriction signs and speed humps be installed. The users also mentioned that the adjacent catwalk is too high and that users were experiencing access problems at low tide. It was recommended that two access ladders be attached. (3) Yes. (4) Following the inspection, Yanchep Sun City, the boat ramp licensee, has rectified the above issues except for the second item, which requires very low tides to complete the work. A company has been allocated the work and is awaiting low tides. (5) It is acknowledged that it is the closest facility to those residents. Other public boat launching facilities exist further south at Mindarie, Ocean Reef and Hillarys Boat Harbour. (6) It is acknowledged that on several weekends over the summer months boat ramps on the metropolitan coast are busy and users will need to be patient, including those at Two Rocks marina.
(3) Has restorative work been ordered on the boat ramp to make it safe? (4) If so, when? (5) Is the minister aware that this is the only facility available to the residents of Yanchep and Two Rocks? (6) Is the minister aware that on some days during the summer months there are often more than 70 people waiting to launch or recover boats? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) On 29 March 2004. (2) The report identified seven issues. Large gaps existed between the displaced rocks on the surface mat of the ramp, which could potentially pose a trip hazard to users. It was recommended that the large gaps be filled with a concrete grout during low tides. There is a large drop on the surface at the bottom of the ramp. During low tides this drop causes boat trailer wheels to get stuck in this area. It was recommended that it be filled with concrete. The ramp surface was slippery due to a build up of marine growth. It was recommended that the surface be regularly water blasted to remove the marine growth to prevent a potential slip hazard to users. In addition, there was a broken chafer and a few loose chafers. It was recommended that a guardrail be installed along the footpath adjacent to the ramp to prevent users falling over the edge, especially at night. A cause for concern was the speeding traffic on the car park near the boat ramp, which presented a clear danger to the boat ramp users. It was recommended that both speed restriction signs and speed humps be installed. The users also mentioned that the adjacent catwalk is too high and that users were experiencing access problems at low tide. It was recommended that two access ladders be attached. (3) Yes. (4) Following the inspection, Yanchep Sun City, the boat ramp licensee, has rectified the above issues except for the second item, which requires very low tides to complete the work. A company has been allocated the work and is awaiting low tides. (5) It is acknowledged that it is the closest facility to those residents. Other public boat launching facilities exist further south at Mindarie, Ocean Reef and Hillarys Boat Harbour. (6) It is acknowledged that on several weekends over the summer months boat ramps on the metropolitan coast are busy and users will need to be patient, including those at Two Rocks marina.
(4) If so, when? (5) Is the minister aware that this is the only facility available to the residents of Yanchep and Two Rocks? (6) Is the minister aware that on some days during the summer months there are often more than 70 people waiting to launch or recover boats? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) On 29 March 2004. (2) The report identified seven issues. Large gaps existed between the displaced rocks on the surface mat of the ramp, which could potentially pose a trip hazard to users. It was recommended that the large gaps be filled with a concrete grout during low tides. There is a large drop on the surface at the bottom of the ramp. During low tides this drop causes boat trailer wheels to get stuck in this area. It was recommended that it be filled with concrete. The ramp surface was slippery due to a build up of marine growth. It was recommended that the surface be regularly water blasted to remove the marine growth to prevent a potential slip hazard to users. In addition, there was a broken chafer and a few loose chafers. It was recommended that a guardrail be installed along the footpath adjacent to the ramp to prevent users falling over the edge, especially at night. A cause for concern was the speeding traffic on the car park near the boat ramp, which presented a clear danger to the boat ramp users. It was recommended that both speed restriction signs and speed humps be installed. The users also mentioned that the adjacent catwalk is too high and that users were experiencing access problems at low tide. It was recommended that two access ladders be attached. (3) Yes. (4) Following the inspection, Yanchep Sun City, the boat ramp licensee, has rectified the above issues except for the second item, which requires very low tides to complete the work. A company has been allocated the work and is awaiting low tides. (5) It is acknowledged that it is the closest facility to those residents. Other public boat launching facilities exist further south at Mindarie, Ocean Reef and Hillarys Boat Harbour. (6) It is acknowledged that on several weekends over the summer months boat ramps on the metropolitan coast are busy and users will need to be patient, including those at Two Rocks marina.
(5) Is the minister aware that this is the only facility available to the residents of Yanchep and Two Rocks? (6) Is the minister aware that on some days during the summer months there are often more than 70 people waiting to launch or recover boats? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) On 29 March 2004. (2) The report identified seven issues. Large gaps existed between the displaced rocks on the surface mat of the ramp, which could potentially pose a trip hazard to users. It was recommended that the large gaps be filled with a concrete grout during low tides. There is a large drop on the surface at the bottom of the ramp. During low tides this drop causes boat trailer wheels to get stuck in this area. It was recommended that it be filled with concrete. The ramp surface was slippery due to a build up of marine growth. It was recommended that the surface be regularly water blasted to remove the marine growth to prevent a potential slip hazard to users. In addition, there was a broken chafer and a few loose chafers. It was recommended that a guardrail be installed along the footpath adjacent to the ramp to prevent users falling over the edge, especially at night. A cause for concern was the speeding traffic on the car park near the boat ramp, which presented a clear danger to the boat ramp users. It was recommended that both speed restriction signs and speed humps be installed. The users also mentioned that the adjacent catwalk is too high and that users were experiencing access problems at low tide. It was recommended that two access ladders be attached. (3) Yes. (4) Following the inspection, Yanchep Sun City, the boat ramp licensee, has rectified the above issues except for the second item, which requires very low tides to complete the work. A company has been allocated the work and is awaiting low tides. (5) It is acknowledged that it is the closest facility to those residents. Other public boat launching facilities exist further south at Mindarie, Ocean Reef and Hillarys Boat Harbour. (6) It is acknowledged that on several weekends over the summer months boat ramps on the metropolitan coast are busy and users will need to be patient, including those at Two Rocks marina.
(6) Is the minister aware that on some days during the summer months there are often more than 70 people waiting to launch or recover boats? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) On 29 March 2004. (2) The report identified seven issues. Large gaps existed between the displaced rocks on the surface mat of the ramp, which could potentially pose a trip hazard to users. It was recommended that the large gaps be filled with a concrete grout during low tides. There is a large drop on the surface at the bottom of the ramp. During low tides this drop causes boat trailer wheels to get stuck in this area. It was recommended that it be filled with concrete. The ramp surface was slippery due to a build up of marine growth. It was recommended that the surface be regularly water blasted to remove the marine growth to prevent a potential slip hazard to users. In addition, there was a broken chafer and a few loose chafers. It was recommended that a guardrail be installed along the footpath adjacent to the ramp to prevent users falling over the edge, especially at night. A cause for concern was the speeding traffic on the car park near the boat ramp, which presented a clear danger to the boat ramp users. It was recommended that both speed restriction signs and speed humps be installed. The users also mentioned that the adjacent catwalk is too high and that users were experiencing access problems at low tide. It was recommended that two access ladders be attached. (3) Yes. (4) Following the inspection, Yanchep Sun City, the boat ramp licensee, has rectified the above issues except for the second item, which requires very low tides to complete the work. A company has been allocated the work and is awaiting low tides. (5) It is acknowledged that it is the closest facility to those residents. Other public boat launching facilities exist further south at Mindarie, Ocean Reef and Hillarys Boat Harbour. (6) It is acknowledged that on several weekends over the summer months boat ramps on the metropolitan coast are busy and users will need to be patient, including those at Two Rocks marina.
Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) On 29 March 2004. (2) The report identified seven issues. Large gaps existed between the displaced rocks on the surface mat of the ramp, which could potentially pose a trip hazard to users. It was recommended that the large gaps be filled with a concrete grout during low tides. There is a large drop on the surface at the bottom of the ramp. During low tides this drop causes boat trailer wheels to get stuck in this area. It was recommended that it be filled with concrete. The ramp surface was slippery due to a build up of marine growth. It was recommended that the surface be regularly water blasted to remove the marine growth to prevent a potential slip hazard to users. In addition, there was a broken chafer and a few loose chafers. It was recommended that a guardrail be installed along the footpath adjacent to the ramp to prevent users falling over the edge, especially at night. A cause for concern was the speeding traffic on the car park near the boat ramp, which presented a clear danger to the boat ramp users. It was recommended that both speed restriction signs and speed humps be installed. The users also mentioned that the adjacent catwalk is too high and that users were experiencing access problems at low tide. It was recommended that two access ladders be attached. (3) Yes. (4) Following the inspection, Yanchep Sun City, the boat ramp licensee, has rectified the above issues except for the second item, which requires very low tides to complete the work. A company has been allocated the work and is awaiting low tides. (5) It is acknowledged that it is the closest facility to those residents. Other public boat launching facilities exist further south at Mindarie, Ocean Reef and Hillarys Boat Harbour. (6) It is acknowledged that on several weekends over the summer months boat ramps on the metropolitan coast are busy and users will need to be patient, including those at Two Rocks marina.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) On 29 March 2004. (2) The report identified seven issues. Large gaps existed between the displaced rocks on the surface mat of the ramp, which could potentially pose a trip hazard to users. It was recommended that the large gaps be filled with a concrete grout during low tides. There is a large drop on the surface at the bottom of the ramp. During low tides this drop causes boat trailer wheels to get stuck in this area. It was recommended that it be filled with concrete. The ramp surface was slippery due to a build up of marine growth. It was recommended that the surface be regularly water blasted to remove the marine growth to prevent a potential slip hazard to users. In addition, there was a broken chafer and a few loose chafers. It was recommended that a guardrail be installed along the footpath adjacent to the ramp to prevent users falling over the edge, especially at night. A cause for concern was the speeding traffic on the car park near the boat ramp, which presented a clear danger to the boat ramp users. It was recommended that both speed restriction signs and speed humps be installed. The users also mentioned that the adjacent catwalk is too high and that users were experiencing access problems at low tide. It was recommended that two access ladders be attached. (3) Yes. (4) Following the inspection, Yanchep Sun City, the boat ramp licensee, has rectified the above issues except for the second item, which requires very low tides to complete the work. A company has been allocated the work and is awaiting low tides. (5) It is acknowledged that it is the closest facility to those residents. Other public boat launching facilities exist further south at Mindarie, Ocean Reef and Hillarys Boat Harbour. (6) It is acknowledged that on several weekends over the summer months boat ramps on the metropolitan coast are busy and users will need to be patient, including those at Two Rocks marina.
(1) On 29 March 2004. (2) The report identified seven issues. Large gaps existed between the displaced rocks on the surface mat of the ramp, which could potentially pose a trip hazard to users. It was recommended that the large gaps be filled with a concrete grout during low tides. There is a large drop on the surface at the bottom of the ramp. During low tides this drop causes boat trailer wheels to get stuck in this area. It was recommended that it be filled with concrete. The ramp surface was slippery due to a build up of marine growth. It was recommended that the surface be regularly water blasted to remove the marine growth to prevent a potential slip hazard to users. In addition, there was a broken chafer and a few loose chafers. It was recommended that a guardrail be installed along the footpath adjacent to the ramp to prevent users falling over the edge, especially at night. A cause for concern was the speeding traffic on the car park near the boat ramp, which presented a clear danger to the boat ramp users. It was recommended that both speed restriction signs and speed humps be installed. The users also mentioned that the adjacent catwalk is too high and that users were experiencing access problems at low tide. It was recommended that two access ladders be attached. (3) Yes. (4) Following the inspection, Yanchep Sun City, the boat ramp licensee, has rectified the above issues except for the second item, which requires very low tides to complete the work. A company has been allocated the work and is awaiting low tides. (5) It is acknowledged that it is the closest facility to those residents. Other public boat launching facilities exist further south at Mindarie, Ocean Reef and Hillarys Boat Harbour. (6) It is acknowledged that on several weekends over the summer months boat ramps on the metropolitan coast are busy and users will need to be patient, including those at Two Rocks marina.
(2) The report identified seven issues. Large gaps existed between the displaced rocks on the surface mat of the ramp, which could potentially pose a trip hazard to users. It was recommended that the large gaps be filled with a concrete grout during low tides. There is a large drop on the surface at the bottom of the ramp. During low tides this drop causes boat trailer wheels to get stuck in this area. It was recommended that it be filled with concrete. The ramp surface was slippery due to a build up of marine growth. It was recommended that the surface be regularly water blasted to remove the marine growth to prevent a potential slip hazard to users. In addition, there was a broken chafer and a few loose chafers. It was recommended that a guardrail be installed along the footpath adjacent to the ramp to prevent users falling over the edge, especially at night. A cause for concern was the speeding traffic on the car park near the boat ramp, which presented a clear danger to the boat ramp users. It was recommended that both speed restriction signs and speed humps be installed. The users also mentioned that the adjacent catwalk is too high and that users were experiencing access problems at low tide. It was recommended that two access ladders be attached. (3) Yes. (4) Following the inspection, Yanchep Sun City, the boat ramp licensee, has rectified the above issues except for the second item, which requires very low tides to complete the work. A company has been allocated the work and is awaiting low tides. (5) It is acknowledged that it is the closest facility to those residents. Other public boat launching facilities exist further south at Mindarie, Ocean Reef and Hillarys Boat Harbour. (6) It is acknowledged that on several weekends over the summer months boat ramps on the metropolitan coast are busy and users will need to be patient, including those at Two Rocks marina.
(3) Yes. (4) Following the inspection, Yanchep Sun City, the boat ramp licensee, has rectified the above issues except for the second item, which requires very low tides to complete the work. A company has been allocated the work and is awaiting low tides. (5) It is acknowledged that it is the closest facility to those residents. Other public boat launching facilities exist further south at Mindarie, Ocean Reef and Hillarys Boat Harbour. (6) It is acknowledged that on several weekends over the summer months boat ramps on the metropolitan coast are busy and users will need to be patient, including those at Two Rocks marina.
(4) Following the inspection, Yanchep Sun City, the boat ramp licensee, has rectified the above issues except for the second item, which requires very low tides to complete the work. A company has been allocated the work and is awaiting low tides. (5) It is acknowledged that it is the closest facility to those residents. Other public boat launching facilities exist further south at Mindarie, Ocean Reef and Hillarys Boat Harbour. (6) It is acknowledged that on several weekends over the summer months boat ramps on the metropolitan coast are busy and users will need to be patient, including those at Two Rocks marina.
(5) It is acknowledged that it is the closest facility to those residents. Other public boat launching facilities exist further south at Mindarie, Ocean Reef and Hillarys Boat Harbour. (6) It is acknowledged that on several weekends over the summer months boat ramps on the metropolitan coast are busy and users will need to be patient, including those at Two Rocks marina.
(6) It is acknowledged that on several weekends over the summer months boat ramps on the metropolitan coast are busy and users will need to be patient, including those at Two Rocks marina.
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