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Parliamentary Questions


Question Without Notice No. 649 asked in the Legislative Council on 8 September 2021 by Hon Dr Steve Thomas

Parliament: 41 Session: 1

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.