13.2 The Wallis Lake Estuary Management Committee - Great Lakes ...
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13.2 The Wallis Lake Estuary Management Committee - Great Lakes ...
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<strong>Wallis</strong> <strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Estuary</strong> <strong>Management</strong> Plan<br />
M.8<br />
<strong>Management</strong> Area A, B, C<br />
<strong>Management</strong> Objective<br />
Ensure that all possible measures are taken to maintain and improve safety at public foreshore areas<br />
Action<br />
No<br />
M.8.1<br />
M.8.2<br />
M.8.3<br />
Action<br />
Reduce trip hazards by repairing foreshore footpaths that are worn or have<br />
slumped as a result of undercutting bank erosion<br />
Assess the height of signage at public foreshore areas and ensure that minimum<br />
heights are maintained<br />
Consider constructing a viewing area behind the <strong>Wallis</strong> <strong>Lake</strong> Fish Coop on Leo<br />
Amato Close, Tuncurry, to reduce conflict between the public and fishermen<br />
when unloading catches from fishing vessels<br />
Indicative Priority Responsibilities Progress<br />
Cost<br />
TBD Medium (E2) GLC<br />
$5,000 Medium (E2) GLC,<br />
Waterways, DPI,<br />
RVCP<br />
TBD Medium (E2) GLC, Fish Coop<br />
Comments<br />
Over time the amount of signage at public foreshore areas has increased, and this has resulted in signs being attached at lower heights on existing posts rather than erecting new<br />
posts. Further, the amount of weight supported by existing posts has increased causing some subsidence and lowering the height of the signs. This has compromised safety<br />
standards and could cause significant injury if pedestrians accidentally walk into the edges of the signs. For signs that overhang a footpath a minimum height of 2.5 m is required<br />
(Australian Standard AS1742.5 – 1997), and for signs that are in a footway area but do not overhang a footpath a minimum height of 2 m is recommended. However, if a sign is<br />
situated such that pedestrians cannot walk into it (eg in a garden bed) then only 1.5 m is required (Australian Standard AS1742.6 – 1990).<br />
During peak periods such as Christmas, New Year and Easter, there can be considerable conflict between the public and commercial fishermen behind the <strong>Wallis</strong> <strong>Lake</strong> Fish Coop<br />
when catches are being unloaded from fishing vessels. This is particularly an issue when large fish such as tuna or sharks are being unloaded attracting a large crowd and<br />
requiring a forklift to move the big boxes of fish onto awaiting trucks. It is recommended that some form of viewing area be formalised to ensure that the public remains a safe<br />
distance from forklift operations to reduce the risk of an accident occurring.<br />
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