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SAFETY MEASURE: The exclusion zone around the new jetty construction site.
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
Demolition of the old jetty has been completed but the exclusion zone around the construction site on the water still remains in place.
With the old jetty gone, it is now even more important to observe the exclusion zone as work starts on the new structure. The new jetty will be extending out further than old one and the construction process presents a whole new set of dangers for those that don't stay outside the buoys.
People have already been observed "cutting the corner" on the northern side of the zone as they come back into the marina.
This practice could result in a serious incident with underwater cables and vessels in the exclusion zone at various times.
Buoys have been placed around the site with all boaties and water recreational users (kayakers, swimmers etc) instructed to stay outside the zone.
Below is the coordinates for boaties to add to their GPS systems.
Whyalla jetty demolition and construction exclusion zone
Northern Ex Zone Buoy
Latitude: 33°2’29.51”S
Longitude: 137°35’42.72”E
Southern Ex Zone Buoy
Latitude: 33°2’39.04”S
Longitude: 137°35’39.70”E
Eastern Ex Zone Buoy
Latitude: 33°2’33.85”S
Longitude: 137°35’43.94”E
Western Ex Zone Buoy
Latitude: 33°2’35.95”S
Longitude: 137°35’32.18”E
The City of Whyalla and construction contractors Maritime Constructions would like to thank the boating and recreational water user public in advance and ask that everyone take heed of the zone and obey all signage and instructions around the jetty construction site.
Any enquiries on this project, or others, can be made by calling Council on 8640 3444 during office hours, by submitting a customer enquiry on our website http://www.whyalla.sa.gov.au/page.aspx or via the free My Local Services app which can be downloaded at https://www.lga.sa.gov.au/mylocalservices
