A WA parliamentary question seeks information on PWC regulation at Deepwater Point, Mt Pleasant, including patrol frequency and infringements issued. The answer provides patrol information and details the types and number of infringements issued over a 10-month period.

AnsweredQoN 937Legislative Assembly
Asked
2 May 2006
Portfolio
Planning and Infrastructure

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In relation to the use of Personal Water Craft (PWC) at Deepwater Point in Mt Pleasant can the Minster please advise -
(1) How many times does the Department for Planning and Infrastructure’s Marine Safety Patrol patrol the area at Deepwater Point each weekday?
(2) How many times does the Department for Planning and Infrastructure’s Marine Safety Patrol patrol the area at Deepwater Point each day on a weekend?
(3) How many infringements were issued to drivers of a PWC at Deepwater Point?
(4) What were these infringements for?

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Answered
30 May 2006
Responded by
Minister for Planning and Infrastructure
Response time
28 days
(1) And (2) The timing and location of Department for Planning and Infrastructure (DPI) marine safety patrols varies depending on availability of resources and anticipated activity on the river. However, it can be said that most patrolling is done when activity is highest (weekends and public holidays). DPI acknowledges that Deep Water Point is a high use area and monitoring of the area is more frequent. Water Police also assist in patrolling. (3) For the period 1 July 2005 - 2 May 2006 - seven infringements were issued in respect of Personal Water Craft. (4) The infringements were: a. Freestyle in prohibited area (3). b. Skiing without observer (2). c. Unregistered vessel (1). d. Failure to wear Personal Flotation Device (1) - (total of 7)
DPI acknowledges that Deep Water Point is a high use area and monitoring of the area is more frequent. Water Police also assist in patrolling. (3) For the period 1 July 2005 - 2 May 2006 - seven infringements were issued in respect of Personal Water Craft. (4) The infringements were: a. Freestyle in prohibited area (3). b. Skiing without observer (2). c. Unregistered vessel (1). d. Failure to wear Personal Flotation Device (1) - (total of 7)
(3) For the period 1 July 2005 - 2 May 2006 - seven infringements were issued in respect of Personal Water Craft. (4) The infringements were: a. Freestyle in prohibited area (3). b. Skiing without observer (2). c. Unregistered vessel (1). d. Failure to wear Personal Flotation Device (1) - (total of 7)
(4) The infringements were: a. Freestyle in prohibited area (3). b. Skiing without observer (2). c. Unregistered vessel (1). d. Failure to wear Personal Flotation Device (1) - (total of 7)
a. Freestyle in prohibited area (3). b. Skiing without observer (2). c. Unregistered vessel (1). d. Failure to wear Personal Flotation Device (1) - (total of 7)
b. Skiing without observer (2). c. Unregistered vessel (1). d. Failure to wear Personal Flotation Device (1) - (total of 7)
c. Unregistered vessel (1). d. Failure to wear Personal Flotation Device (1) - (total of 7)
d. Failure to wear Personal Flotation Device (1) - (total of 7)

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