Mr. Bradshaw inquired about navigation markers in the Serpentine River. The Minister confirmed their presence in popular areas and 'The Ford', noting depth limitations and speed restrictions elsewhere.

AnsweredQoN 722Legislative Assembly
Asked
25 February 2003
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Planning and Infrastructure

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(1) Are there sufficient or any guiding poles in the Serpentine River so boats are guided in the deeper part of the river?
(2) If not, will the Minister have such guide poles installed?

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Answered
15 May 2003
Responded by
Minister for Planning and Infrastructure
Response time
79 days
(1) Yes, there are ten (10) sets of navigation marks between the entrance from the estuary upstream to Nairn Road ramp. This is the most popular area of river use.
There is another set of navigation marks upstream of the Barragup Bridge in an area of the river known as 'The Ford'. This area shallows and the marks indicate the navigable channel.
Between these sets of marks the river is less than 2 metres in depth and the speed limit for vessels throughout the river is 5 knots.
(2) N/A.

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