Local Law amendments for safe use of kayak and canoe pontoons

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Consultation has concluded

Council is amending its Local Laws to regulate for the safe use of kayak and canoe pontoons across Redlands Coast by including them in the schedule of regulated facilities.

These amendments fall under the provisions of Local Law No. 4 (Local Government Controlled Areas, Facilities and Roads) 2015 and Subordinate Local Law No. 4 (Local Government Controlled Areas, Facilities and Roads) 2015.

The purpose of the Local Law and Subordinate Local Law is to protect the health and safety of persons using Local Government controlled land, facilities, infrastructure and roads and to preserve the features of the natural and built environments in these areas.

The changes to Subordinate Local Law No. 4 (Local Government Controlled Areas, Facilities and Roads) 2015 provide Council with the ability to regulate and enforce the use of canoe/kayak launching pontoons by outlining activities that are either prohibited or restricted on the pontoons.

Prohibited activities include diving or jumping, fishing, and mooring a ship, and restricted activities include operating a system of public address or sound amplification.

For a complete list see the Prohibited and restricted activities fact sheet.

Council is amending its Local Laws to regulate for the safe use of kayak and canoe pontoons across Redlands Coast by including them in the schedule of regulated facilities.

These amendments fall under the provisions of Local Law No. 4 (Local Government Controlled Areas, Facilities and Roads) 2015 and Subordinate Local Law No. 4 (Local Government Controlled Areas, Facilities and Roads) 2015.

The purpose of the Local Law and Subordinate Local Law is to protect the health and safety of persons using Local Government controlled land, facilities, infrastructure and roads and to preserve the features of the natural and built environments in these areas.

The changes to Subordinate Local Law No. 4 (Local Government Controlled Areas, Facilities and Roads) 2015 provide Council with the ability to regulate and enforce the use of canoe/kayak launching pontoons by outlining activities that are either prohibited or restricted on the pontoons.

Prohibited activities include diving or jumping, fishing, and mooring a ship, and restricted activities include operating a system of public address or sound amplification.

For a complete list see the Prohibited and restricted activities fact sheet.

Consultation has concluded

  • April Update

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    Community consultation closed on 28 March, 2019.

    Over the 21 day consultation period Council received feedback from 22 individuals.

    Those who provided feedback were mainly in favour of amendments giving Council the power to regulate for the safe use of canoe and kayak pontoons.

    Feedback not related specifically to the Local Law amendment but rather the management of these facilities was also received.

    The amendments to Local Law No. 4 (Local Government Controlled Areas, Facilities and Roads) 2015, and Subordinate Local Law No. 4 (Local Government Controlled Areas, Facilities and Roads) 2015 were passed on 3 April, 2019, and gazetted on 5 April.