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Wallis Lake Estuary Management Plan M.8 Management Area A, B, C Management Objective Ensure that all possible measures are taken to maintain and improve safety at public foreshore areas Action No M.8.1 M.8.2 M.8.3 Action Reduce trip hazards by repairing foreshore footpaths that are worn or have slumped as a result of undercutting bank erosion Assess the height of signage at public foreshore areas and ensure that minimum heights are maintained Consider constructing a viewing area behind the Wallis Lake Fish Coop on Leo Amato Close, Tuncurry, to reduce conflict between the public and fishermen when unloading catches from fishing vessels Indicative Priority Responsibilities Progress Cost TBD Medium (E2) GLC $5,000 Medium (E2) GLC, Waterways, DPI, RVCP TBD Medium (E2) GLC, Fish Coop Comments 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 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 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 (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 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). During peak periods such as Christmas, New Year and Easter, there can be considerable conflict between the public and commercial fishermen behind the Wallis Lake Fish Coop 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 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 distance from forklift operations to reduce the risk of an accident occurring. 76
Wallis Lake Estuary Management Plan [Plate 4.20: Worn footpath on walkway-bridge at Oxley Park] [Plate 4.21: Foreshore signage breaching minimum height requirements] Leo Amato Close Area to consider constructing viewing platform Area where forklift and trucks manoeuvre Vessel unloading area Fish Coop Ray Street Plate 4.22: Area behind Fish Coop where conflict occurs between public viewers and commercial fisherman when unloading catches 77
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