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Hazard maps - between Blanchetown
and Swan Reach
With continuing low flows into the River Murray and
lakes DTEI is providing maps to identify emerging hazards. The maps
can assist boaters understand where hazards may exist before going
out on the water.
As the skipper you are responsible for the safe operation of your
vessel and DTEI urges you to take care over the coming months as
low flows continue. There are a number of precautions you can take
to ensure safer boating:
- reduce your speed
- know your buoys, marks and beacons
- wear a pfd (lifejacket) at all times
- check for hazards and water depth before high speed activity
- remain in the marked channel
- be more aware of the conditions caused by low water levels
– be observant
- don’t drink and boat.
You can help DTEI identify navigation hazards by e-mailing the
location, with a GPS coordinate if possible, and the hazard to the
Department at: dtei.recboating@saugov.sa.gov.au
or phone River Watch on (08) 8531 0710.
Disclaimer
Every effort has been made to ensure the correctness and accuracy
of the maps. DTEI make no representations as to the accuracy, currency,
completeness or suitablility for any particular purpose of the informatin
and accepts no liability for any use of the data or any responsibility
for any reliance placed on that information. The user acknowledges
that the maps cannot be guaranteed error free and the use of the
maps is at the user's sole risk and that the information contained
on the maps may be subject to change without notice.
Blanchetown
Move your mouse pointer over the hazardous areas, click for further information.
Hazardous Areas
Swan Reach
Move your mouse pointer over the hazardous areas, click for further information.
Hazardous Areas
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Fri 22nd Aug 08
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