❓ Mr Bradshaw raises concerns about Navigable Waters Regulations violations in the Murray/Serpentine Rivers and South Yunderup canals, questioning patrol frequency and resource allocation. The Minister responds with data on warnings, infringements, patrol hours, and staffing, outlining measures to address the issues.
AnsweredQoN 1587Legislative Assembly
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(1) Is the Minister aware that gross violations of the Navigable Waters Regulations occur daily in the Murray/Serpentine Rivers and South Yunderup canals, and that the safety of the community and property using these waterways is being consistently compromised?
(2) How many boat owners have been warned for breaching Navigable Waters Regulations in the Murray/Serpentine Rivers and the South Yunderup Canals in the last 12 months?
(3) How many boat owners have infringed in the Murray/Serpentine Rivers and the South Yunderup canals in the last 12 months?
(4) Of those who have infringed, how many infringements were issued against regulation No 14 of the Navigable Waters Regulations that refers to nuisance and damage or erosion to banks or property?
(5) Of all those who have infringed how many actually paid and what action has been taken to recover those outstanding infringements. If no action has been taken does the Auditor General accept that this is a satisfactory arrangement?
(6) Will the Minister advise how many hours of actual patrol have been conducted by transport officers on the Murray/Serpentine Rivers and South Yunderup canals in the last 12 months?
(7) Will the Minister advise how many days in 2001 and 2002 (year to date) that no patrols were conducted due to there being nil or insufficient officers available to mount these patrols, and were any of these days in what could be classified as peak activity periods?
(8) Is the Minister aware that any patrols conducted by the transport officers on these waterways cease at approximately 16.30 hrs each day notwithstanding that dangerous water born activities continue to occur into the early evening and well after dark?
(9) How many Department of Transport officers are stationed at Mandurah?
(10) What is their area of responsibility and are they effectively resourced to effectively execute their core business responsibilities?
(11) Does the Minister agree that it is the Minister’s department's responsibility to address these issues?
(12) If so, what action does the Minister propose to implement to address this intolerable and dangerous situation in the future?
(2) How many boat owners have been warned for breaching Navigable Waters Regulations in the Murray/Serpentine Rivers and the South Yunderup Canals in the last 12 months?
(3) How many boat owners have infringed in the Murray/Serpentine Rivers and the South Yunderup canals in the last 12 months?
(4) Of those who have infringed, how many infringements were issued against regulation No 14 of the Navigable Waters Regulations that refers to nuisance and damage or erosion to banks or property?
(5) Of all those who have infringed how many actually paid and what action has been taken to recover those outstanding infringements. If no action has been taken does the Auditor General accept that this is a satisfactory arrangement?
(6) Will the Minister advise how many hours of actual patrol have been conducted by transport officers on the Murray/Serpentine Rivers and South Yunderup canals in the last 12 months?
(7) Will the Minister advise how many days in 2001 and 2002 (year to date) that no patrols were conducted due to there being nil or insufficient officers available to mount these patrols, and were any of these days in what could be classified as peak activity periods?
(8) Is the Minister aware that any patrols conducted by the transport officers on these waterways cease at approximately 16.30 hrs each day notwithstanding that dangerous water born activities continue to occur into the early evening and well after dark?
(9) How many Department of Transport officers are stationed at Mandurah?
(10) What is their area of responsibility and are they effectively resourced to effectively execute their core business responsibilities?
(11) Does the Minister agree that it is the Minister’s department's responsibility to address these issues?
(12) If so, what action does the Minister propose to implement to address this intolerable and dangerous situation in the future?
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Answered
11 June 2002
Responded by
Minister for Planning and Infrastructure
Response time
91 days
(2) Since 1 January 2001 there have been 64 cautions in the Murray River, five cautions in the Serpentine River and one caution in the South Yunderup Canals. (3) Since 1 January 2001, 64 infringements have been issued in the Murray River and two prosecutions through the court system. Eighteen infringements were issued in the Serpentine River and four in the South Yunderup Canals. (4) In these areas, no cautions, briefs or infringements have been issued during the period for offences under Regulation 14. This regulation requires many elements of proof in respect to specific vessels, proof of origin in regard to vessel wash and proof that that specific wash caused a specific nuisance or damage. (5) The Department of Justice collects all payments for infringement penalties relating to marine matters. As with many other regulatory authorities, the marine infringement system is tied to the Fines Enforcement Registry (FER). If payment is not received after the issue of a final demand letter, the matter is referred to the FER and action taken to recover penalties or cancellation of driver's licences. (6) In the past twelve months a total of 1816 hours have been expended by marine safety officers conducting mobile vehicle or vessel patrols in the Murray, Serpentine and Yunderup areas. (7) I am advised that during the summer peak period there were 48 mid weekdays when no patrols were conducted on the Murray, Serpentine, or Yunderup Canals. During winter when vessel traffic is minimal or non-existent, patrols often do not operate as this would be an inefficient use of resources. However even during the periods when no actual patrol was conducted, marine officers have regularly attended to answer specific complaints from the area. (8) No, I am advised that during the last twelve months, 44 patrols were conducted before normal office hours and 58 patrols after hours. (9) There is one Senior Marine Officer, three Marine Officers and a counter services clerk. (10) The geographical area covered is from South of Warnbro and extending South to Preston Beach including all the inland waterways and dams in the Peel region. The role of Marine Officers is to promote boating safety through liaison, presentations and provision of advice on all marine safety matters and to monitor compliance with Marine Acts and Regulations administered by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure (DPI). Recognising the need for additional staff during the busier summer season, DPI contracts an additional four temporary Marine Officers each summer. These officers support all metropolitan operations and relieve at Mandurah if required. In addition, the DPI has cross-authorised four Mandurah Fisheries WA Officers and six City of Mandurah Rangers to enable them to monitor compliance with good order regulations on the waterways under the Navigable Waters regulations. The Shire of Murray has not elected to enrol in this scheme. Volunteer Marine Safety Liaison Officers are also being sought from within the local community. Their role is to assist with the provision of education and advice to recreational boat users in the area. It is envisaged that there will be three or four such volunteers lending assistance in Mandurah next summer. These volunteers will come from the South Yunderup Residents and Ratepayers Association and the local Friends of the Rivers Group. As the Member would appreciate, the area of responsibility is large and extremely popular with the boating community. Therefore, regardless of the above measures, it will never be possible for a patrol to be present whenever offences are committed. (11) Yes and as indicated above, these issues are being addressed by the DPI. (12) The DPI is already working to ensure that resources are used to best possible effect and is continually reviewing its operational arrangements. Increased emphasis is being placed on working with local Associations and Groups representing residents of the areas. These groups are being encouraged not only to liaise with those departments and agencies which have the jurisdiction to address specific concerns, but also to liaise and educate the people they represent. Such strategies will no doubt improve compliance with the regulations. In addition, following a meeting with the South Yunderup Residents and Ratepayers Association, I asked DPI for a report on the Association's concerns relating to boat wash and navigational rules on the Murray and Serpentine Rivers. I have written to the Association and provided a copy of DPI's report.
(3) Since 1 January 2001, 64 infringements have been issued in the Murray River and two prosecutions through the court system. Eighteen infringements were issued in the Serpentine River and four in the South Yunderup Canals. (4) In these areas, no cautions, briefs or infringements have been issued during the period for offences under Regulation 14. This regulation requires many elements of proof in respect to specific vessels, proof of origin in regard to vessel wash and proof that that specific wash caused a specific nuisance or damage. (5) The Department of Justice collects all payments for infringement penalties relating to marine matters. As with many other regulatory authorities, the marine infringement system is tied to the Fines Enforcement Registry (FER). If payment is not received after the issue of a final demand letter, the matter is referred to the FER and action taken to recover penalties or cancellation of driver's licences. (6) In the past twelve months a total of 1816 hours have been expended by marine safety officers conducting mobile vehicle or vessel patrols in the Murray, Serpentine and Yunderup areas. (7) I am advised that during the summer peak period there were 48 mid weekdays when no patrols were conducted on the Murray, Serpentine, or Yunderup Canals. During winter when vessel traffic is minimal or non-existent, patrols often do not operate as this would be an inefficient use of resources. However even during the periods when no actual patrol was conducted, marine officers have regularly attended to answer specific complaints from the area. (8) No, I am advised that during the last twelve months, 44 patrols were conducted before normal office hours and 58 patrols after hours. (9) There is one Senior Marine Officer, three Marine Officers and a counter services clerk. (10) The geographical area covered is from South of Warnbro and extending South to Preston Beach including all the inland waterways and dams in the Peel region. The role of Marine Officers is to promote boating safety through liaison, presentations and provision of advice on all marine safety matters and to monitor compliance with Marine Acts and Regulations administered by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure (DPI). Recognising the need for additional staff during the busier summer season, DPI contracts an additional four temporary Marine Officers each summer. These officers support all metropolitan operations and relieve at Mandurah if required. In addition, the DPI has cross-authorised four Mandurah Fisheries WA Officers and six City of Mandurah Rangers to enable them to monitor compliance with good order regulations on the waterways under the Navigable Waters regulations. The Shire of Murray has not elected to enrol in this scheme. Volunteer Marine Safety Liaison Officers are also being sought from within the local community. Their role is to assist with the provision of education and advice to recreational boat users in the area. It is envisaged that there will be three or four such volunteers lending assistance in Mandurah next summer. These volunteers will come from the South Yunderup Residents and Ratepayers Association and the local Friends of the Rivers Group. As the Member would appreciate, the area of responsibility is large and extremely popular with the boating community. Therefore, regardless of the above measures, it will never be possible for a patrol to be present whenever offences are committed. (11) Yes and as indicated above, these issues are being addressed by the DPI. (12) The DPI is already working to ensure that resources are used to best possible effect and is continually reviewing its operational arrangements. Increased emphasis is being placed on working with local Associations and Groups representing residents of the areas. These groups are being encouraged not only to liaise with those departments and agencies which have the jurisdiction to address specific concerns, but also to liaise and educate the people they represent. Such strategies will no doubt improve compliance with the regulations. In addition, following a meeting with the South Yunderup Residents and Ratepayers Association, I asked DPI for a report on the Association's concerns relating to boat wash and navigational rules on the Murray and Serpentine Rivers. I have written to the Association and provided a copy of DPI's report.
(4) In these areas, no cautions, briefs or infringements have been issued during the period for offences under Regulation 14. This regulation requires many elements of proof in respect to specific vessels, proof of origin in regard to vessel wash and proof that that specific wash caused a specific nuisance or damage. (5) The Department of Justice collects all payments for infringement penalties relating to marine matters. As with many other regulatory authorities, the marine infringement system is tied to the Fines Enforcement Registry (FER). If payment is not received after the issue of a final demand letter, the matter is referred to the FER and action taken to recover penalties or cancellation of driver's licences. (6) In the past twelve months a total of 1816 hours have been expended by marine safety officers conducting mobile vehicle or vessel patrols in the Murray, Serpentine and Yunderup areas. (7) I am advised that during the summer peak period there were 48 mid weekdays when no patrols were conducted on the Murray, Serpentine, or Yunderup Canals. During winter when vessel traffic is minimal or non-existent, patrols often do not operate as this would be an inefficient use of resources. However even during the periods when no actual patrol was conducted, marine officers have regularly attended to answer specific complaints from the area. (8) No, I am advised that during the last twelve months, 44 patrols were conducted before normal office hours and 58 patrols after hours. (9) There is one Senior Marine Officer, three Marine Officers and a counter services clerk. (10) The geographical area covered is from South of Warnbro and extending South to Preston Beach including all the inland waterways and dams in the Peel region. The role of Marine Officers is to promote boating safety through liaison, presentations and provision of advice on all marine safety matters and to monitor compliance with Marine Acts and Regulations administered by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure (DPI). Recognising the need for additional staff during the busier summer season, DPI contracts an additional four temporary Marine Officers each summer. These officers support all metropolitan operations and relieve at Mandurah if required. In addition, the DPI has cross-authorised four Mandurah Fisheries WA Officers and six City of Mandurah Rangers to enable them to monitor compliance with good order regulations on the waterways under the Navigable Waters regulations. The Shire of Murray has not elected to enrol in this scheme. Volunteer Marine Safety Liaison Officers are also being sought from within the local community. Their role is to assist with the provision of education and advice to recreational boat users in the area. It is envisaged that there will be three or four such volunteers lending assistance in Mandurah next summer. These volunteers will come from the South Yunderup Residents and Ratepayers Association and the local Friends of the Rivers Group. As the Member would appreciate, the area of responsibility is large and extremely popular with the boating community. Therefore, regardless of the above measures, it will never be possible for a patrol to be present whenever offences are committed. (11) Yes and as indicated above, these issues are being addressed by the DPI. (12) The DPI is already working to ensure that resources are used to best possible effect and is continually reviewing its operational arrangements. Increased emphasis is being placed on working with local Associations and Groups representing residents of the areas. These groups are being encouraged not only to liaise with those departments and agencies which have the jurisdiction to address specific concerns, but also to liaise and educate the people they represent. Such strategies will no doubt improve compliance with the regulations. In addition, following a meeting with the South Yunderup Residents and Ratepayers Association, I asked DPI for a report on the Association's concerns relating to boat wash and navigational rules on the Murray and Serpentine Rivers. I have written to the Association and provided a copy of DPI's report.
(5) The Department of Justice collects all payments for infringement penalties relating to marine matters. As with many other regulatory authorities, the marine infringement system is tied to the Fines Enforcement Registry (FER). If payment is not received after the issue of a final demand letter, the matter is referred to the FER and action taken to recover penalties or cancellation of driver's licences. (6) In the past twelve months a total of 1816 hours have been expended by marine safety officers conducting mobile vehicle or vessel patrols in the Murray, Serpentine and Yunderup areas. (7) I am advised that during the summer peak period there were 48 mid weekdays when no patrols were conducted on the Murray, Serpentine, or Yunderup Canals. During winter when vessel traffic is minimal or non-existent, patrols often do not operate as this would be an inefficient use of resources. However even during the periods when no actual patrol was conducted, marine officers have regularly attended to answer specific complaints from the area. (8) No, I am advised that during the last twelve months, 44 patrols were conducted before normal office hours and 58 patrols after hours. (9) There is one Senior Marine Officer, three Marine Officers and a counter services clerk. (10) The geographical area covered is from South of Warnbro and extending South to Preston Beach including all the inland waterways and dams in the Peel region. The role of Marine Officers is to promote boating safety through liaison, presentations and provision of advice on all marine safety matters and to monitor compliance with Marine Acts and Regulations administered by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure (DPI). Recognising the need for additional staff during the busier summer season, DPI contracts an additional four temporary Marine Officers each summer. These officers support all metropolitan operations and relieve at Mandurah if required. In addition, the DPI has cross-authorised four Mandurah Fisheries WA Officers and six City of Mandurah Rangers to enable them to monitor compliance with good order regulations on the waterways under the Navigable Waters regulations. The Shire of Murray has not elected to enrol in this scheme. Volunteer Marine Safety Liaison Officers are also being sought from within the local community. Their role is to assist with the provision of education and advice to recreational boat users in the area. It is envisaged that there will be three or four such volunteers lending assistance in Mandurah next summer. These volunteers will come from the South Yunderup Residents and Ratepayers Association and the local Friends of the Rivers Group. As the Member would appreciate, the area of responsibility is large and extremely popular with the boating community. Therefore, regardless of the above measures, it will never be possible for a patrol to be present whenever offences are committed. (11) Yes and as indicated above, these issues are being addressed by the DPI. (12) The DPI is already working to ensure that resources are used to best possible effect and is continually reviewing its operational arrangements. Increased emphasis is being placed on working with local Associations and Groups representing residents of the areas. These groups are being encouraged not only to liaise with those departments and agencies which have the jurisdiction to address specific concerns, but also to liaise and educate the people they represent. Such strategies will no doubt improve compliance with the regulations. In addition, following a meeting with the South Yunderup Residents and Ratepayers Association, I asked DPI for a report on the Association's concerns relating to boat wash and navigational rules on the Murray and Serpentine Rivers. I have written to the Association and provided a copy of DPI's report.
(6) In the past twelve months a total of 1816 hours have been expended by marine safety officers conducting mobile vehicle or vessel patrols in the Murray, Serpentine and Yunderup areas. (7) I am advised that during the summer peak period there were 48 mid weekdays when no patrols were conducted on the Murray, Serpentine, or Yunderup Canals. During winter when vessel traffic is minimal or non-existent, patrols often do not operate as this would be an inefficient use of resources. However even during the periods when no actual patrol was conducted, marine officers have regularly attended to answer specific complaints from the area. (8) No, I am advised that during the last twelve months, 44 patrols were conducted before normal office hours and 58 patrols after hours. (9) There is one Senior Marine Officer, three Marine Officers and a counter services clerk. (10) The geographical area covered is from South of Warnbro and extending South to Preston Beach including all the inland waterways and dams in the Peel region. The role of Marine Officers is to promote boating safety through liaison, presentations and provision of advice on all marine safety matters and to monitor compliance with Marine Acts and Regulations administered by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure (DPI). Recognising the need for additional staff during the busier summer season, DPI contracts an additional four temporary Marine Officers each summer. These officers support all metropolitan operations and relieve at Mandurah if required. In addition, the DPI has cross-authorised four Mandurah Fisheries WA Officers and six City of Mandurah Rangers to enable them to monitor compliance with good order regulations on the waterways under the Navigable Waters regulations. The Shire of Murray has not elected to enrol in this scheme. Volunteer Marine Safety Liaison Officers are also being sought from within the local community. Their role is to assist with the provision of education and advice to recreational boat users in the area. It is envisaged that there will be three or four such volunteers lending assistance in Mandurah next summer. These volunteers will come from the South Yunderup Residents and Ratepayers Association and the local Friends of the Rivers Group. As the Member would appreciate, the area of responsibility is large and extremely popular with the boating community. Therefore, regardless of the above measures, it will never be possible for a patrol to be present whenever offences are committed. (11) Yes and as indicated above, these issues are being addressed by the DPI. (12) The DPI is already working to ensure that resources are used to best possible effect and is continually reviewing its operational arrangements. Increased emphasis is being placed on working with local Associations and Groups representing residents of the areas. These groups are being encouraged not only to liaise with those departments and agencies which have the jurisdiction to address specific concerns, but also to liaise and educate the people they represent. Such strategies will no doubt improve compliance with the regulations. In addition, following a meeting with the South Yunderup Residents and Ratepayers Association, I asked DPI for a report on the Association's concerns relating to boat wash and navigational rules on the Murray and Serpentine Rivers. I have written to the Association and provided a copy of DPI's report.
(7) I am advised that during the summer peak period there were 48 mid weekdays when no patrols were conducted on the Murray, Serpentine, or Yunderup Canals. During winter when vessel traffic is minimal or non-existent, patrols often do not operate as this would be an inefficient use of resources. However even during the periods when no actual patrol was conducted, marine officers have regularly attended to answer specific complaints from the area. (8) No, I am advised that during the last twelve months, 44 patrols were conducted before normal office hours and 58 patrols after hours. (9) There is one Senior Marine Officer, three Marine Officers and a counter services clerk. (10) The geographical area covered is from South of Warnbro and extending South to Preston Beach including all the inland waterways and dams in the Peel region. The role of Marine Officers is to promote boating safety through liaison, presentations and provision of advice on all marine safety matters and to monitor compliance with Marine Acts and Regulations administered by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure (DPI). Recognising the need for additional staff during the busier summer season, DPI contracts an additional four temporary Marine Officers each summer. These officers support all metropolitan operations and relieve at Mandurah if required. In addition, the DPI has cross-authorised four Mandurah Fisheries WA Officers and six City of Mandurah Rangers to enable them to monitor compliance with good order regulations on the waterways under the Navigable Waters regulations. The Shire of Murray has not elected to enrol in this scheme. Volunteer Marine Safety Liaison Officers are also being sought from within the local community. Their role is to assist with the provision of education and advice to recreational boat users in the area. It is envisaged that there will be three or four such volunteers lending assistance in Mandurah next summer. These volunteers will come from the South Yunderup Residents and Ratepayers Association and the local Friends of the Rivers Group. As the Member would appreciate, the area of responsibility is large and extremely popular with the boating community. Therefore, regardless of the above measures, it will never be possible for a patrol to be present whenever offences are committed. (11) Yes and as indicated above, these issues are being addressed by the DPI. (12) The DPI is already working to ensure that resources are used to best possible effect and is continually reviewing its operational arrangements. Increased emphasis is being placed on working with local Associations and Groups representing residents of the areas. These groups are being encouraged not only to liaise with those departments and agencies which have the jurisdiction to address specific concerns, but also to liaise and educate the people they represent. Such strategies will no doubt improve compliance with the regulations. In addition, following a meeting with the South Yunderup Residents and Ratepayers Association, I asked DPI for a report on the Association's concerns relating to boat wash and navigational rules on the Murray and Serpentine Rivers. I have written to the Association and provided a copy of DPI's report.
(8) No, I am advised that during the last twelve months, 44 patrols were conducted before normal office hours and 58 patrols after hours. (9) There is one Senior Marine Officer, three Marine Officers and a counter services clerk. (10) The geographical area covered is from South of Warnbro and extending South to Preston Beach including all the inland waterways and dams in the Peel region. The role of Marine Officers is to promote boating safety through liaison, presentations and provision of advice on all marine safety matters and to monitor compliance with Marine Acts and Regulations administered by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure (DPI). Recognising the need for additional staff during the busier summer season, DPI contracts an additional four temporary Marine Officers each summer. These officers support all metropolitan operations and relieve at Mandurah if required. In addition, the DPI has cross-authorised four Mandurah Fisheries WA Officers and six City of Mandurah Rangers to enable them to monitor compliance with good order regulations on the waterways under the Navigable Waters regulations. The Shire of Murray has not elected to enrol in this scheme. Volunteer Marine Safety Liaison Officers are also being sought from within the local community. Their role is to assist with the provision of education and advice to recreational boat users in the area. It is envisaged that there will be three or four such volunteers lending assistance in Mandurah next summer. These volunteers will come from the South Yunderup Residents and Ratepayers Association and the local Friends of the Rivers Group. As the Member would appreciate, the area of responsibility is large and extremely popular with the boating community. Therefore, regardless of the above measures, it will never be possible for a patrol to be present whenever offences are committed. (11) Yes and as indicated above, these issues are being addressed by the DPI. (12) The DPI is already working to ensure that resources are used to best possible effect and is continually reviewing its operational arrangements. Increased emphasis is being placed on working with local Associations and Groups representing residents of the areas. These groups are being encouraged not only to liaise with those departments and agencies which have the jurisdiction to address specific concerns, but also to liaise and educate the people they represent. Such strategies will no doubt improve compliance with the regulations. In addition, following a meeting with the South Yunderup Residents and Ratepayers Association, I asked DPI for a report on the Association's concerns relating to boat wash and navigational rules on the Murray and Serpentine Rivers. I have written to the Association and provided a copy of DPI's report.
(9) There is one Senior Marine Officer, three Marine Officers and a counter services clerk. (10) The geographical area covered is from South of Warnbro and extending South to Preston Beach including all the inland waterways and dams in the Peel region. The role of Marine Officers is to promote boating safety through liaison, presentations and provision of advice on all marine safety matters and to monitor compliance with Marine Acts and Regulations administered by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure (DPI). Recognising the need for additional staff during the busier summer season, DPI contracts an additional four temporary Marine Officers each summer. These officers support all metropolitan operations and relieve at Mandurah if required. In addition, the DPI has cross-authorised four Mandurah Fisheries WA Officers and six City of Mandurah Rangers to enable them to monitor compliance with good order regulations on the waterways under the Navigable Waters regulations. The Shire of Murray has not elected to enrol in this scheme. Volunteer Marine Safety Liaison Officers are also being sought from within the local community. Their role is to assist with the provision of education and advice to recreational boat users in the area. It is envisaged that there will be three or four such volunteers lending assistance in Mandurah next summer. These volunteers will come from the South Yunderup Residents and Ratepayers Association and the local Friends of the Rivers Group. As the Member would appreciate, the area of responsibility is large and extremely popular with the boating community. Therefore, regardless of the above measures, it will never be possible for a patrol to be present whenever offences are committed. (11) Yes and as indicated above, these issues are being addressed by the DPI. (12) The DPI is already working to ensure that resources are used to best possible effect and is continually reviewing its operational arrangements. Increased emphasis is being placed on working with local Associations and Groups representing residents of the areas. These groups are being encouraged not only to liaise with those departments and agencies which have the jurisdiction to address specific concerns, but also to liaise and educate the people they represent. Such strategies will no doubt improve compliance with the regulations. In addition, following a meeting with the South Yunderup Residents and Ratepayers Association, I asked DPI for a report on the Association's concerns relating to boat wash and navigational rules on the Murray and Serpentine Rivers. I have written to the Association and provided a copy of DPI's report.
(10) The geographical area covered is from South of Warnbro and extending South to Preston Beach including all the inland waterways and dams in the Peel region. The role of Marine Officers is to promote boating safety through liaison, presentations and provision of advice on all marine safety matters and to monitor compliance with Marine Acts and Regulations administered by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure (DPI). Recognising the need for additional staff during the busier summer season, DPI contracts an additional four temporary Marine Officers each summer. These officers support all metropolitan operations and relieve at Mandurah if required. In addition, the DPI has cross-authorised four Mandurah Fisheries WA Officers and six City of Mandurah Rangers to enable them to monitor compliance with good order regulations on the waterways under the Navigable Waters regulations. The Shire of Murray has not elected to enrol in this scheme. Volunteer Marine Safety Liaison Officers are also being sought from within the local community. Their role is to assist with the provision of education and advice to recreational boat users in the area. It is envisaged that there will be three or four such volunteers lending assistance in Mandurah next summer. These volunteers will come from the South Yunderup Residents and Ratepayers Association and the local Friends of the Rivers Group. As the Member would appreciate, the area of responsibility is large and extremely popular with the boating community. Therefore, regardless of the above measures, it will never be possible for a patrol to be present whenever offences are committed. (11) Yes and as indicated above, these issues are being addressed by the DPI. (12) The DPI is already working to ensure that resources are used to best possible effect and is continually reviewing its operational arrangements. Increased emphasis is being placed on working with local Associations and Groups representing residents of the areas. These groups are being encouraged not only to liaise with those departments and agencies which have the jurisdiction to address specific concerns, but also to liaise and educate the people they represent. Such strategies will no doubt improve compliance with the regulations. In addition, following a meeting with the South Yunderup Residents and Ratepayers Association, I asked DPI for a report on the Association's concerns relating to boat wash and navigational rules on the Murray and Serpentine Rivers. I have written to the Association and provided a copy of DPI's report.
Recognising the need for additional staff during the busier summer season, DPI contracts an additional four temporary Marine Officers each summer. These officers support all metropolitan operations and relieve at Mandurah if required. In addition, the DPI has cross-authorised four Mandurah Fisheries WA Officers and six City of Mandurah Rangers to enable them to monitor compliance with good order regulations on the waterways under the Navigable Waters regulations. The Shire of Murray has not elected to enrol in this scheme. Volunteer Marine Safety Liaison Officers are also being sought from within the local community. Their role is to assist with the provision of education and advice to recreational boat users in the area. It is envisaged that there will be three or four such volunteers lending assistance in Mandurah next summer. These volunteers will come from the South Yunderup Residents and Ratepayers Association and the local Friends of the Rivers Group. As the Member would appreciate, the area of responsibility is large and extremely popular with the boating community. Therefore, regardless of the above measures, it will never be possible for a patrol to be present whenever offences are committed. (11) Yes and as indicated above, these issues are being addressed by the DPI. (12) The DPI is already working to ensure that resources are used to best possible effect and is continually reviewing its operational arrangements. Increased emphasis is being placed on working with local Associations and Groups representing residents of the areas. These groups are being encouraged not only to liaise with those departments and agencies which have the jurisdiction to address specific concerns, but also to liaise and educate the people they represent. Such strategies will no doubt improve compliance with the regulations. In addition, following a meeting with the South Yunderup Residents and Ratepayers Association, I asked DPI for a report on the Association's concerns relating to boat wash and navigational rules on the Murray and Serpentine Rivers. I have written to the Association and provided a copy of DPI's report.
In addition, the DPI has cross-authorised four Mandurah Fisheries WA Officers and six City of Mandurah Rangers to enable them to monitor compliance with good order regulations on the waterways under the Navigable Waters regulations. The Shire of Murray has not elected to enrol in this scheme. Volunteer Marine Safety Liaison Officers are also being sought from within the local community. Their role is to assist with the provision of education and advice to recreational boat users in the area. It is envisaged that there will be three or four such volunteers lending assistance in Mandurah next summer. These volunteers will come from the South Yunderup Residents and Ratepayers Association and the local Friends of the Rivers Group. As the Member would appreciate, the area of responsibility is large and extremely popular with the boating community. Therefore, regardless of the above measures, it will never be possible for a patrol to be present whenever offences are committed. (11) Yes and as indicated above, these issues are being addressed by the DPI. (12) The DPI is already working to ensure that resources are used to best possible effect and is continually reviewing its operational arrangements. Increased emphasis is being placed on working with local Associations and Groups representing residents of the areas. These groups are being encouraged not only to liaise with those departments and agencies which have the jurisdiction to address specific concerns, but also to liaise and educate the people they represent. Such strategies will no doubt improve compliance with the regulations. In addition, following a meeting with the South Yunderup Residents and Ratepayers Association, I asked DPI for a report on the Association's concerns relating to boat wash and navigational rules on the Murray and Serpentine Rivers. I have written to the Association and provided a copy of DPI's report.
Volunteer Marine Safety Liaison Officers are also being sought from within the local community. Their role is to assist with the provision of education and advice to recreational boat users in the area. It is envisaged that there will be three or four such volunteers lending assistance in Mandurah next summer. These volunteers will come from the South Yunderup Residents and Ratepayers Association and the local Friends of the Rivers Group. As the Member would appreciate, the area of responsibility is large and extremely popular with the boating community. Therefore, regardless of the above measures, it will never be possible for a patrol to be present whenever offences are committed. (11) Yes and as indicated above, these issues are being addressed by the DPI. (12) The DPI is already working to ensure that resources are used to best possible effect and is continually reviewing its operational arrangements. Increased emphasis is being placed on working with local Associations and Groups representing residents of the areas. These groups are being encouraged not only to liaise with those departments and agencies which have the jurisdiction to address specific concerns, but also to liaise and educate the people they represent. Such strategies will no doubt improve compliance with the regulations. In addition, following a meeting with the South Yunderup Residents and Ratepayers Association, I asked DPI for a report on the Association's concerns relating to boat wash and navigational rules on the Murray and Serpentine Rivers. I have written to the Association and provided a copy of DPI's report.
As the Member would appreciate, the area of responsibility is large and extremely popular with the boating community. Therefore, regardless of the above measures, it will never be possible for a patrol to be present whenever offences are committed. (11) Yes and as indicated above, these issues are being addressed by the DPI. (12) The DPI is already working to ensure that resources are used to best possible effect and is continually reviewing its operational arrangements. Increased emphasis is being placed on working with local Associations and Groups representing residents of the areas. These groups are being encouraged not only to liaise with those departments and agencies which have the jurisdiction to address specific concerns, but also to liaise and educate the people they represent. Such strategies will no doubt improve compliance with the regulations. In addition, following a meeting with the South Yunderup Residents and Ratepayers Association, I asked DPI for a report on the Association's concerns relating to boat wash and navigational rules on the Murray and Serpentine Rivers. I have written to the Association and provided a copy of DPI's report.
(11) Yes and as indicated above, these issues are being addressed by the DPI. (12) The DPI is already working to ensure that resources are used to best possible effect and is continually reviewing its operational arrangements. Increased emphasis is being placed on working with local Associations and Groups representing residents of the areas. These groups are being encouraged not only to liaise with those departments and agencies which have the jurisdiction to address specific concerns, but also to liaise and educate the people they represent. Such strategies will no doubt improve compliance with the regulations. In addition, following a meeting with the South Yunderup Residents and Ratepayers Association, I asked DPI for a report on the Association's concerns relating to boat wash and navigational rules on the Murray and Serpentine Rivers. I have written to the Association and provided a copy of DPI's report.
(12) The DPI is already working to ensure that resources are used to best possible effect and is continually reviewing its operational arrangements. Increased emphasis is being placed on working with local Associations and Groups representing residents of the areas. These groups are being encouraged not only to liaise with those departments and agencies which have the jurisdiction to address specific concerns, but also to liaise and educate the people they represent. Such strategies will no doubt improve compliance with the regulations. In addition, following a meeting with the South Yunderup Residents and Ratepayers Association, I asked DPI for a report on the Association's concerns relating to boat wash and navigational rules on the Murray and Serpentine Rivers. I have written to the Association and provided a copy of DPI's report.
Increased emphasis is being placed on working with local Associations and Groups representing residents of the areas. These groups are being encouraged not only to liaise with those departments and agencies which have the jurisdiction to address specific concerns, but also to liaise and educate the people they represent. Such strategies will no doubt improve compliance with the regulations. In addition, following a meeting with the South Yunderup Residents and Ratepayers Association, I asked DPI for a report on the Association's concerns relating to boat wash and navigational rules on the Murray and Serpentine Rivers. I have written to the Association and provided a copy of DPI's report.
In addition, following a meeting with the South Yunderup Residents and Ratepayers Association, I asked DPI for a report on the Association's concerns relating to boat wash and navigational rules on the Murray and Serpentine Rivers. I have written to the Association and provided a copy of DPI's report.
I have written to the Association and provided a copy of DPI's report.
(3) Since 1 January 2001, 64 infringements have been issued in the Murray River and two prosecutions through the court system. Eighteen infringements were issued in the Serpentine River and four in the South Yunderup Canals. (4) In these areas, no cautions, briefs or infringements have been issued during the period for offences under Regulation 14. This regulation requires many elements of proof in respect to specific vessels, proof of origin in regard to vessel wash and proof that that specific wash caused a specific nuisance or damage. (5) The Department of Justice collects all payments for infringement penalties relating to marine matters. As with many other regulatory authorities, the marine infringement system is tied to the Fines Enforcement Registry (FER). If payment is not received after the issue of a final demand letter, the matter is referred to the FER and action taken to recover penalties or cancellation of driver's licences. (6) In the past twelve months a total of 1816 hours have been expended by marine safety officers conducting mobile vehicle or vessel patrols in the Murray, Serpentine and Yunderup areas. (7) I am advised that during the summer peak period there were 48 mid weekdays when no patrols were conducted on the Murray, Serpentine, or Yunderup Canals. During winter when vessel traffic is minimal or non-existent, patrols often do not operate as this would be an inefficient use of resources. However even during the periods when no actual patrol was conducted, marine officers have regularly attended to answer specific complaints from the area. (8) No, I am advised that during the last twelve months, 44 patrols were conducted before normal office hours and 58 patrols after hours. (9) There is one Senior Marine Officer, three Marine Officers and a counter services clerk. (10) The geographical area covered is from South of Warnbro and extending South to Preston Beach including all the inland waterways and dams in the Peel region. The role of Marine Officers is to promote boating safety through liaison, presentations and provision of advice on all marine safety matters and to monitor compliance with Marine Acts and Regulations administered by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure (DPI). Recognising the need for additional staff during the busier summer season, DPI contracts an additional four temporary Marine Officers each summer. These officers support all metropolitan operations and relieve at Mandurah if required. In addition, the DPI has cross-authorised four Mandurah Fisheries WA Officers and six City of Mandurah Rangers to enable them to monitor compliance with good order regulations on the waterways under the Navigable Waters regulations. The Shire of Murray has not elected to enrol in this scheme. Volunteer Marine Safety Liaison Officers are also being sought from within the local community. Their role is to assist with the provision of education and advice to recreational boat users in the area. It is envisaged that there will be three or four such volunteers lending assistance in Mandurah next summer. These volunteers will come from the South Yunderup Residents and Ratepayers Association and the local Friends of the Rivers Group. As the Member would appreciate, the area of responsibility is large and extremely popular with the boating community. Therefore, regardless of the above measures, it will never be possible for a patrol to be present whenever offences are committed. (11) Yes and as indicated above, these issues are being addressed by the DPI. (12) The DPI is already working to ensure that resources are used to best possible effect and is continually reviewing its operational arrangements. Increased emphasis is being placed on working with local Associations and Groups representing residents of the areas. These groups are being encouraged not only to liaise with those departments and agencies which have the jurisdiction to address specific concerns, but also to liaise and educate the people they represent. Such strategies will no doubt improve compliance with the regulations. In addition, following a meeting with the South Yunderup Residents and Ratepayers Association, I asked DPI for a report on the Association's concerns relating to boat wash and navigational rules on the Murray and Serpentine Rivers. I have written to the Association and provided a copy of DPI's report.
(4) In these areas, no cautions, briefs or infringements have been issued during the period for offences under Regulation 14. This regulation requires many elements of proof in respect to specific vessels, proof of origin in regard to vessel wash and proof that that specific wash caused a specific nuisance or damage. (5) The Department of Justice collects all payments for infringement penalties relating to marine matters. As with many other regulatory authorities, the marine infringement system is tied to the Fines Enforcement Registry (FER). If payment is not received after the issue of a final demand letter, the matter is referred to the FER and action taken to recover penalties or cancellation of driver's licences. (6) In the past twelve months a total of 1816 hours have been expended by marine safety officers conducting mobile vehicle or vessel patrols in the Murray, Serpentine and Yunderup areas. (7) I am advised that during the summer peak period there were 48 mid weekdays when no patrols were conducted on the Murray, Serpentine, or Yunderup Canals. During winter when vessel traffic is minimal or non-existent, patrols often do not operate as this would be an inefficient use of resources. However even during the periods when no actual patrol was conducted, marine officers have regularly attended to answer specific complaints from the area. (8) No, I am advised that during the last twelve months, 44 patrols were conducted before normal office hours and 58 patrols after hours. (9) There is one Senior Marine Officer, three Marine Officers and a counter services clerk. (10) The geographical area covered is from South of Warnbro and extending South to Preston Beach including all the inland waterways and dams in the Peel region. The role of Marine Officers is to promote boating safety through liaison, presentations and provision of advice on all marine safety matters and to monitor compliance with Marine Acts and Regulations administered by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure (DPI). Recognising the need for additional staff during the busier summer season, DPI contracts an additional four temporary Marine Officers each summer. These officers support all metropolitan operations and relieve at Mandurah if required. In addition, the DPI has cross-authorised four Mandurah Fisheries WA Officers and six City of Mandurah Rangers to enable them to monitor compliance with good order regulations on the waterways under the Navigable Waters regulations. The Shire of Murray has not elected to enrol in this scheme. Volunteer Marine Safety Liaison Officers are also being sought from within the local community. Their role is to assist with the provision of education and advice to recreational boat users in the area. It is envisaged that there will be three or four such volunteers lending assistance in Mandurah next summer. These volunteers will come from the South Yunderup Residents and Ratepayers Association and the local Friends of the Rivers Group. As the Member would appreciate, the area of responsibility is large and extremely popular with the boating community. Therefore, regardless of the above measures, it will never be possible for a patrol to be present whenever offences are committed. (11) Yes and as indicated above, these issues are being addressed by the DPI. (12) The DPI is already working to ensure that resources are used to best possible effect and is continually reviewing its operational arrangements. Increased emphasis is being placed on working with local Associations and Groups representing residents of the areas. These groups are being encouraged not only to liaise with those departments and agencies which have the jurisdiction to address specific concerns, but also to liaise and educate the people they represent. Such strategies will no doubt improve compliance with the regulations. In addition, following a meeting with the South Yunderup Residents and Ratepayers Association, I asked DPI for a report on the Association's concerns relating to boat wash and navigational rules on the Murray and Serpentine Rivers. I have written to the Association and provided a copy of DPI's report.
(5) The Department of Justice collects all payments for infringement penalties relating to marine matters. As with many other regulatory authorities, the marine infringement system is tied to the Fines Enforcement Registry (FER). If payment is not received after the issue of a final demand letter, the matter is referred to the FER and action taken to recover penalties or cancellation of driver's licences. (6) In the past twelve months a total of 1816 hours have been expended by marine safety officers conducting mobile vehicle or vessel patrols in the Murray, Serpentine and Yunderup areas. (7) I am advised that during the summer peak period there were 48 mid weekdays when no patrols were conducted on the Murray, Serpentine, or Yunderup Canals. During winter when vessel traffic is minimal or non-existent, patrols often do not operate as this would be an inefficient use of resources. However even during the periods when no actual patrol was conducted, marine officers have regularly attended to answer specific complaints from the area. (8) No, I am advised that during the last twelve months, 44 patrols were conducted before normal office hours and 58 patrols after hours. (9) There is one Senior Marine Officer, three Marine Officers and a counter services clerk. (10) The geographical area covered is from South of Warnbro and extending South to Preston Beach including all the inland waterways and dams in the Peel region. The role of Marine Officers is to promote boating safety through liaison, presentations and provision of advice on all marine safety matters and to monitor compliance with Marine Acts and Regulations administered by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure (DPI). Recognising the need for additional staff during the busier summer season, DPI contracts an additional four temporary Marine Officers each summer. These officers support all metropolitan operations and relieve at Mandurah if required. In addition, the DPI has cross-authorised four Mandurah Fisheries WA Officers and six City of Mandurah Rangers to enable them to monitor compliance with good order regulations on the waterways under the Navigable Waters regulations. The Shire of Murray has not elected to enrol in this scheme. Volunteer Marine Safety Liaison Officers are also being sought from within the local community. Their role is to assist with the provision of education and advice to recreational boat users in the area. It is envisaged that there will be three or four such volunteers lending assistance in Mandurah next summer. These volunteers will come from the South Yunderup Residents and Ratepayers Association and the local Friends of the Rivers Group. As the Member would appreciate, the area of responsibility is large and extremely popular with the boating community. Therefore, regardless of the above measures, it will never be possible for a patrol to be present whenever offences are committed. (11) Yes and as indicated above, these issues are being addressed by the DPI. (12) The DPI is already working to ensure that resources are used to best possible effect and is continually reviewing its operational arrangements. Increased emphasis is being placed on working with local Associations and Groups representing residents of the areas. These groups are being encouraged not only to liaise with those departments and agencies which have the jurisdiction to address specific concerns, but also to liaise and educate the people they represent. Such strategies will no doubt improve compliance with the regulations. In addition, following a meeting with the South Yunderup Residents and Ratepayers Association, I asked DPI for a report on the Association's concerns relating to boat wash and navigational rules on the Murray and Serpentine Rivers. I have written to the Association and provided a copy of DPI's report.
(6) In the past twelve months a total of 1816 hours have been expended by marine safety officers conducting mobile vehicle or vessel patrols in the Murray, Serpentine and Yunderup areas. (7) I am advised that during the summer peak period there were 48 mid weekdays when no patrols were conducted on the Murray, Serpentine, or Yunderup Canals. During winter when vessel traffic is minimal or non-existent, patrols often do not operate as this would be an inefficient use of resources. However even during the periods when no actual patrol was conducted, marine officers have regularly attended to answer specific complaints from the area. (8) No, I am advised that during the last twelve months, 44 patrols were conducted before normal office hours and 58 patrols after hours. (9) There is one Senior Marine Officer, three Marine Officers and a counter services clerk. (10) The geographical area covered is from South of Warnbro and extending South to Preston Beach including all the inland waterways and dams in the Peel region. The role of Marine Officers is to promote boating safety through liaison, presentations and provision of advice on all marine safety matters and to monitor compliance with Marine Acts and Regulations administered by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure (DPI). Recognising the need for additional staff during the busier summer season, DPI contracts an additional four temporary Marine Officers each summer. These officers support all metropolitan operations and relieve at Mandurah if required. In addition, the DPI has cross-authorised four Mandurah Fisheries WA Officers and six City of Mandurah Rangers to enable them to monitor compliance with good order regulations on the waterways under the Navigable Waters regulations. The Shire of Murray has not elected to enrol in this scheme. Volunteer Marine Safety Liaison Officers are also being sought from within the local community. Their role is to assist with the provision of education and advice to recreational boat users in the area. It is envisaged that there will be three or four such volunteers lending assistance in Mandurah next summer. These volunteers will come from the South Yunderup Residents and Ratepayers Association and the local Friends of the Rivers Group. As the Member would appreciate, the area of responsibility is large and extremely popular with the boating community. Therefore, regardless of the above measures, it will never be possible for a patrol to be present whenever offences are committed. (11) Yes and as indicated above, these issues are being addressed by the DPI. (12) The DPI is already working to ensure that resources are used to best possible effect and is continually reviewing its operational arrangements. Increased emphasis is being placed on working with local Associations and Groups representing residents of the areas. These groups are being encouraged not only to liaise with those departments and agencies which have the jurisdiction to address specific concerns, but also to liaise and educate the people they represent. Such strategies will no doubt improve compliance with the regulations. In addition, following a meeting with the South Yunderup Residents and Ratepayers Association, I asked DPI for a report on the Association's concerns relating to boat wash and navigational rules on the Murray and Serpentine Rivers. I have written to the Association and provided a copy of DPI's report.
(7) I am advised that during the summer peak period there were 48 mid weekdays when no patrols were conducted on the Murray, Serpentine, or Yunderup Canals. During winter when vessel traffic is minimal or non-existent, patrols often do not operate as this would be an inefficient use of resources. However even during the periods when no actual patrol was conducted, marine officers have regularly attended to answer specific complaints from the area. (8) No, I am advised that during the last twelve months, 44 patrols were conducted before normal office hours and 58 patrols after hours. (9) There is one Senior Marine Officer, three Marine Officers and a counter services clerk. (10) The geographical area covered is from South of Warnbro and extending South to Preston Beach including all the inland waterways and dams in the Peel region. The role of Marine Officers is to promote boating safety through liaison, presentations and provision of advice on all marine safety matters and to monitor compliance with Marine Acts and Regulations administered by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure (DPI). Recognising the need for additional staff during the busier summer season, DPI contracts an additional four temporary Marine Officers each summer. These officers support all metropolitan operations and relieve at Mandurah if required. In addition, the DPI has cross-authorised four Mandurah Fisheries WA Officers and six City of Mandurah Rangers to enable them to monitor compliance with good order regulations on the waterways under the Navigable Waters regulations. The Shire of Murray has not elected to enrol in this scheme. Volunteer Marine Safety Liaison Officers are also being sought from within the local community. Their role is to assist with the provision of education and advice to recreational boat users in the area. It is envisaged that there will be three or four such volunteers lending assistance in Mandurah next summer. These volunteers will come from the South Yunderup Residents and Ratepayers Association and the local Friends of the Rivers Group. As the Member would appreciate, the area of responsibility is large and extremely popular with the boating community. Therefore, regardless of the above measures, it will never be possible for a patrol to be present whenever offences are committed. (11) Yes and as indicated above, these issues are being addressed by the DPI. (12) The DPI is already working to ensure that resources are used to best possible effect and is continually reviewing its operational arrangements. Increased emphasis is being placed on working with local Associations and Groups representing residents of the areas. These groups are being encouraged not only to liaise with those departments and agencies which have the jurisdiction to address specific concerns, but also to liaise and educate the people they represent. Such strategies will no doubt improve compliance with the regulations. In addition, following a meeting with the South Yunderup Residents and Ratepayers Association, I asked DPI for a report on the Association's concerns relating to boat wash and navigational rules on the Murray and Serpentine Rivers. I have written to the Association and provided a copy of DPI's report.
(8) No, I am advised that during the last twelve months, 44 patrols were conducted before normal office hours and 58 patrols after hours. (9) There is one Senior Marine Officer, three Marine Officers and a counter services clerk. (10) The geographical area covered is from South of Warnbro and extending South to Preston Beach including all the inland waterways and dams in the Peel region. The role of Marine Officers is to promote boating safety through liaison, presentations and provision of advice on all marine safety matters and to monitor compliance with Marine Acts and Regulations administered by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure (DPI). Recognising the need for additional staff during the busier summer season, DPI contracts an additional four temporary Marine Officers each summer. These officers support all metropolitan operations and relieve at Mandurah if required. In addition, the DPI has cross-authorised four Mandurah Fisheries WA Officers and six City of Mandurah Rangers to enable them to monitor compliance with good order regulations on the waterways under the Navigable Waters regulations. The Shire of Murray has not elected to enrol in this scheme. Volunteer Marine Safety Liaison Officers are also being sought from within the local community. Their role is to assist with the provision of education and advice to recreational boat users in the area. It is envisaged that there will be three or four such volunteers lending assistance in Mandurah next summer. These volunteers will come from the South Yunderup Residents and Ratepayers Association and the local Friends of the Rivers Group. As the Member would appreciate, the area of responsibility is large and extremely popular with the boating community. Therefore, regardless of the above measures, it will never be possible for a patrol to be present whenever offences are committed. (11) Yes and as indicated above, these issues are being addressed by the DPI. (12) The DPI is already working to ensure that resources are used to best possible effect and is continually reviewing its operational arrangements. Increased emphasis is being placed on working with local Associations and Groups representing residents of the areas. These groups are being encouraged not only to liaise with those departments and agencies which have the jurisdiction to address specific concerns, but also to liaise and educate the people they represent. Such strategies will no doubt improve compliance with the regulations. In addition, following a meeting with the South Yunderup Residents and Ratepayers Association, I asked DPI for a report on the Association's concerns relating to boat wash and navigational rules on the Murray and Serpentine Rivers. I have written to the Association and provided a copy of DPI's report.
(9) There is one Senior Marine Officer, three Marine Officers and a counter services clerk. (10) The geographical area covered is from South of Warnbro and extending South to Preston Beach including all the inland waterways and dams in the Peel region. The role of Marine Officers is to promote boating safety through liaison, presentations and provision of advice on all marine safety matters and to monitor compliance with Marine Acts and Regulations administered by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure (DPI). Recognising the need for additional staff during the busier summer season, DPI contracts an additional four temporary Marine Officers each summer. These officers support all metropolitan operations and relieve at Mandurah if required. In addition, the DPI has cross-authorised four Mandurah Fisheries WA Officers and six City of Mandurah Rangers to enable them to monitor compliance with good order regulations on the waterways under the Navigable Waters regulations. The Shire of Murray has not elected to enrol in this scheme. Volunteer Marine Safety Liaison Officers are also being sought from within the local community. Their role is to assist with the provision of education and advice to recreational boat users in the area. It is envisaged that there will be three or four such volunteers lending assistance in Mandurah next summer. These volunteers will come from the South Yunderup Residents and Ratepayers Association and the local Friends of the Rivers Group. As the Member would appreciate, the area of responsibility is large and extremely popular with the boating community. Therefore, regardless of the above measures, it will never be possible for a patrol to be present whenever offences are committed. (11) Yes and as indicated above, these issues are being addressed by the DPI. (12) The DPI is already working to ensure that resources are used to best possible effect and is continually reviewing its operational arrangements. Increased emphasis is being placed on working with local Associations and Groups representing residents of the areas. These groups are being encouraged not only to liaise with those departments and agencies which have the jurisdiction to address specific concerns, but also to liaise and educate the people they represent. Such strategies will no doubt improve compliance with the regulations. In addition, following a meeting with the South Yunderup Residents and Ratepayers Association, I asked DPI for a report on the Association's concerns relating to boat wash and navigational rules on the Murray and Serpentine Rivers. I have written to the Association and provided a copy of DPI's report.
(10) The geographical area covered is from South of Warnbro and extending South to Preston Beach including all the inland waterways and dams in the Peel region. The role of Marine Officers is to promote boating safety through liaison, presentations and provision of advice on all marine safety matters and to monitor compliance with Marine Acts and Regulations administered by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure (DPI). Recognising the need for additional staff during the busier summer season, DPI contracts an additional four temporary Marine Officers each summer. These officers support all metropolitan operations and relieve at Mandurah if required. In addition, the DPI has cross-authorised four Mandurah Fisheries WA Officers and six City of Mandurah Rangers to enable them to monitor compliance with good order regulations on the waterways under the Navigable Waters regulations. The Shire of Murray has not elected to enrol in this scheme. Volunteer Marine Safety Liaison Officers are also being sought from within the local community. Their role is to assist with the provision of education and advice to recreational boat users in the area. It is envisaged that there will be three or four such volunteers lending assistance in Mandurah next summer. These volunteers will come from the South Yunderup Residents and Ratepayers Association and the local Friends of the Rivers Group. As the Member would appreciate, the area of responsibility is large and extremely popular with the boating community. Therefore, regardless of the above measures, it will never be possible for a patrol to be present whenever offences are committed. (11) Yes and as indicated above, these issues are being addressed by the DPI. (12) The DPI is already working to ensure that resources are used to best possible effect and is continually reviewing its operational arrangements. Increased emphasis is being placed on working with local Associations and Groups representing residents of the areas. These groups are being encouraged not only to liaise with those departments and agencies which have the jurisdiction to address specific concerns, but also to liaise and educate the people they represent. Such strategies will no doubt improve compliance with the regulations. In addition, following a meeting with the South Yunderup Residents and Ratepayers Association, I asked DPI for a report on the Association's concerns relating to boat wash and navigational rules on the Murray and Serpentine Rivers. I have written to the Association and provided a copy of DPI's report.
Recognising the need for additional staff during the busier summer season, DPI contracts an additional four temporary Marine Officers each summer. These officers support all metropolitan operations and relieve at Mandurah if required. In addition, the DPI has cross-authorised four Mandurah Fisheries WA Officers and six City of Mandurah Rangers to enable them to monitor compliance with good order regulations on the waterways under the Navigable Waters regulations. The Shire of Murray has not elected to enrol in this scheme. Volunteer Marine Safety Liaison Officers are also being sought from within the local community. Their role is to assist with the provision of education and advice to recreational boat users in the area. It is envisaged that there will be three or four such volunteers lending assistance in Mandurah next summer. These volunteers will come from the South Yunderup Residents and Ratepayers Association and the local Friends of the Rivers Group. As the Member would appreciate, the area of responsibility is large and extremely popular with the boating community. Therefore, regardless of the above measures, it will never be possible for a patrol to be present whenever offences are committed. (11) Yes and as indicated above, these issues are being addressed by the DPI. (12) The DPI is already working to ensure that resources are used to best possible effect and is continually reviewing its operational arrangements. Increased emphasis is being placed on working with local Associations and Groups representing residents of the areas. These groups are being encouraged not only to liaise with those departments and agencies which have the jurisdiction to address specific concerns, but also to liaise and educate the people they represent. Such strategies will no doubt improve compliance with the regulations. In addition, following a meeting with the South Yunderup Residents and Ratepayers Association, I asked DPI for a report on the Association's concerns relating to boat wash and navigational rules on the Murray and Serpentine Rivers. I have written to the Association and provided a copy of DPI's report.
In addition, the DPI has cross-authorised four Mandurah Fisheries WA Officers and six City of Mandurah Rangers to enable them to monitor compliance with good order regulations on the waterways under the Navigable Waters regulations. The Shire of Murray has not elected to enrol in this scheme. Volunteer Marine Safety Liaison Officers are also being sought from within the local community. Their role is to assist with the provision of education and advice to recreational boat users in the area. It is envisaged that there will be three or four such volunteers lending assistance in Mandurah next summer. These volunteers will come from the South Yunderup Residents and Ratepayers Association and the local Friends of the Rivers Group. As the Member would appreciate, the area of responsibility is large and extremely popular with the boating community. Therefore, regardless of the above measures, it will never be possible for a patrol to be present whenever offences are committed. (11) Yes and as indicated above, these issues are being addressed by the DPI. (12) The DPI is already working to ensure that resources are used to best possible effect and is continually reviewing its operational arrangements. Increased emphasis is being placed on working with local Associations and Groups representing residents of the areas. These groups are being encouraged not only to liaise with those departments and agencies which have the jurisdiction to address specific concerns, but also to liaise and educate the people they represent. Such strategies will no doubt improve compliance with the regulations. In addition, following a meeting with the South Yunderup Residents and Ratepayers Association, I asked DPI for a report on the Association's concerns relating to boat wash and navigational rules on the Murray and Serpentine Rivers. I have written to the Association and provided a copy of DPI's report.
Volunteer Marine Safety Liaison Officers are also being sought from within the local community. Their role is to assist with the provision of education and advice to recreational boat users in the area. It is envisaged that there will be three or four such volunteers lending assistance in Mandurah next summer. These volunteers will come from the South Yunderup Residents and Ratepayers Association and the local Friends of the Rivers Group. As the Member would appreciate, the area of responsibility is large and extremely popular with the boating community. Therefore, regardless of the above measures, it will never be possible for a patrol to be present whenever offences are committed. (11) Yes and as indicated above, these issues are being addressed by the DPI. (12) The DPI is already working to ensure that resources are used to best possible effect and is continually reviewing its operational arrangements. Increased emphasis is being placed on working with local Associations and Groups representing residents of the areas. These groups are being encouraged not only to liaise with those departments and agencies which have the jurisdiction to address specific concerns, but also to liaise and educate the people they represent. Such strategies will no doubt improve compliance with the regulations. In addition, following a meeting with the South Yunderup Residents and Ratepayers Association, I asked DPI for a report on the Association's concerns relating to boat wash and navigational rules on the Murray and Serpentine Rivers. I have written to the Association and provided a copy of DPI's report.
As the Member would appreciate, the area of responsibility is large and extremely popular with the boating community. Therefore, regardless of the above measures, it will never be possible for a patrol to be present whenever offences are committed. (11) Yes and as indicated above, these issues are being addressed by the DPI. (12) The DPI is already working to ensure that resources are used to best possible effect and is continually reviewing its operational arrangements. Increased emphasis is being placed on working with local Associations and Groups representing residents of the areas. These groups are being encouraged not only to liaise with those departments and agencies which have the jurisdiction to address specific concerns, but also to liaise and educate the people they represent. Such strategies will no doubt improve compliance with the regulations. In addition, following a meeting with the South Yunderup Residents and Ratepayers Association, I asked DPI for a report on the Association's concerns relating to boat wash and navigational rules on the Murray and Serpentine Rivers. I have written to the Association and provided a copy of DPI's report.
(11) Yes and as indicated above, these issues are being addressed by the DPI. (12) The DPI is already working to ensure that resources are used to best possible effect and is continually reviewing its operational arrangements. Increased emphasis is being placed on working with local Associations and Groups representing residents of the areas. These groups are being encouraged not only to liaise with those departments and agencies which have the jurisdiction to address specific concerns, but also to liaise and educate the people they represent. Such strategies will no doubt improve compliance with the regulations. In addition, following a meeting with the South Yunderup Residents and Ratepayers Association, I asked DPI for a report on the Association's concerns relating to boat wash and navigational rules on the Murray and Serpentine Rivers. I have written to the Association and provided a copy of DPI's report.
(12) The DPI is already working to ensure that resources are used to best possible effect and is continually reviewing its operational arrangements. Increased emphasis is being placed on working with local Associations and Groups representing residents of the areas. These groups are being encouraged not only to liaise with those departments and agencies which have the jurisdiction to address specific concerns, but also to liaise and educate the people they represent. Such strategies will no doubt improve compliance with the regulations. In addition, following a meeting with the South Yunderup Residents and Ratepayers Association, I asked DPI for a report on the Association's concerns relating to boat wash and navigational rules on the Murray and Serpentine Rivers. I have written to the Association and provided a copy of DPI's report.
Increased emphasis is being placed on working with local Associations and Groups representing residents of the areas. These groups are being encouraged not only to liaise with those departments and agencies which have the jurisdiction to address specific concerns, but also to liaise and educate the people they represent. Such strategies will no doubt improve compliance with the regulations. In addition, following a meeting with the South Yunderup Residents and Ratepayers Association, I asked DPI for a report on the Association's concerns relating to boat wash and navigational rules on the Murray and Serpentine Rivers. I have written to the Association and provided a copy of DPI's report.
In addition, following a meeting with the South Yunderup Residents and Ratepayers Association, I asked DPI for a report on the Association's concerns relating to boat wash and navigational rules on the Murray and Serpentine Rivers. I have written to the Association and provided a copy of DPI's report.
I have written to the Association and provided a copy of DPI's report.
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