WELLINGTON DAM — RECREATION ACTIVITIES
649. Hon Dr STEVE THOMAS to the Leader of the House
representing the Minister for Transport:
(1) Is the use of
Wellington Dam by powerboats and jet skis considered a high-risk activity?
(2) What safety
protocols has the Department of Transport imposed on the use of powerboats and
jet skis on Wellington Dam?
(3) What engagement has the Department of Transport
had with Collie Visitors Centre to address these complaints?
(4) What is
deemed the safe water level for skiing activities on Wellington Dam and how is
this monitored and enforced?
(5) What real-time oversight and compliance regime has
DOT applied to the inspection of water-based activities on Wellington
Dam and will the minister table that regime; and, if not, why not?
Hon SUE
ELLERY replied:
I thank the honourable member for
some notice of the question.
(1)–(5) In
2014, the Department of Transport implemented a number of gazettes under the
Navigable Water Regulations 1958 to manage aquatic use on Wellington Dam. DOT
undertakes regular visits to Wellington Dam to monitor compliance.
DOT has requested that the visitor's
centre contact DOT to discuss the marine noncompliance reporting form process.
DOT is advised of water levels across
inland dams on a weekly basis by the Water Corporation. If the minimum level is
achieved, DOT amends its website to advise which ski areas have sufficient
depth.