The Department of Transport has introduced a reduced speed limit on Perth Water near Elizabeth Quay, at the same time realigning the water sports area at South Perth.
The Department said a permanent five-knot area had also been introduced near the Matagarup Bridge.
It said the measures were aimed at improving the on-water safety and enjoyment of the Swan Canning Riverpark.
Director Waterways Management at the Department, Chris Mather said the changes, now formally gazetted as law, would allow users to safely share some of the busiest parts of the iconic Riverpark.
“An updated edition of the Department’s free Swan Canning Riverpark Boating Guide is now available to help skippers and other users learn more about the changes and adjust their behaviour,” Mr Mather said.
He said the changes had been included in the Perth Water Buneenboro Locality Plan recently completed by the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
“The Plan includes a review of on-water arrangements from the Narrows Bridge up to the Windan Bridge, including the South Perth foreshore,” Mr Mather said.
“The Swan Canning Riverpark Boating Guide also contains information about aquatic activity boundaries,” he said.
A copy of the Guide can be accessed at this PS News link and the 12-page Perth Water Buneenboro Locality Plan at this link.
