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Management ActionsManagement actions for implementation of the revised Management of Recreational Use Plan for the Black Weirare described in Table 7-2.Table 7-2 Revised Black Weir Recreational Use Management ActionsActionFollowing approval from Townsville City Council (TCC) implementStatement of Principles as guiding framework for managing use.Establish Local Law governing management of use of TCC controlledwaterwaysConsult with Maritime Safety Qld (MSQ) and User Groups regardingrevised/updated Recreational Use Management PlanMake draft Management of Use Plan available for public comment via TCCwebsiteApply to Maritime Safety Qld (MSQ) for the gazettal of the proposedamendments to the current use conditions and speed limited areas to reflectthe revised Recreational Use Management Plan.Following approval from Maritime Safety Qld (MSQ) and TownsvilleCity (TCC) commence implementation of the revised RecreationalUse Management Plan.32Responsibility TimingTCC & User AprilGroups 2013TCCMSQ, TCC &User GroupsTCC & publicTCC & MSQTCC & MSQSept2013June2013June2013July2013Oct2013Advise public of content of Management of Use Plan via TCC website TCC & public Oct2013Advise user groups of approval and implementation of Management of UsePlanMake appropriate changes to the TCC web based booking system, toreflect revised Management of Recreational Use Plan for the BlackWeir.TCC & UserGroupsTCCOct2013Oct2013The content of the revised Management of Recreational Use Plan appears in Appendix E.8. Evaluation and Enforcement8.1 EvaluationThere are differing levels of monitoring and evaluation required for the Ross River WaterwayManagement System – Management of Use Plan based on;-As yet undeveloped initiatives catalysed by the Management of Use Plan-Implementation actions proposed in the Management of Use PlanThe level of monitoring and evaluation related to each of these points is discussed below;As yet undeveloped initiatives catalysed by the Management of Use PlanMeasurement of the impact of the Management of Use Plan on as yet undeveloped initiativeswill require recording and appraisal of the processes involved in moving from a “no action”situation to implementation of initiatives. This type of monitoring may need to be done on aretrospective basis if the emerging initiative is not obvious during its gestation period. Theassessment of the effectiveness of the Management of Use Plan in enabling uses to developbeing whether, and the number of new uses that develop.Implementation actions proposed in the Management of Use PlanThis is the level at which monitoring and evaluation is required as the actions and objectivesare defined. The establishment of performance indicators such as number of public permits,commercial permits, event bookings, and the effectiveness of the Black Weir RecreationWorking Group, with quantifiable targets to measure progress are ways in which to monitorand evaluate the Management of Use Plan.
8.2 EnforcementThe responsibility for enforcement of compliance to the intent and content of the managementof Use Plan, the Code of Conduct, and the Local Law related to the weirs is varied. Individualsare responsible for compliance with speed regulations, use zones, and the permit process aswell as for respect for safety, the environment, and other weir users. User groups areresponsible for enforcing compliance by their members and at their activities and events.Maritime Safety Queensland is responsible for compliance with safety regulations. TownsvilleCity Council is responsible for the enforcement of the Local Law.8.3 ReviewIt is the intent that the Management of Recreational Use Plan be reviewed every two years toensure it remains relevant to the evolving needs of the community. Accordingly, the nextreview should occur in 2015.9. Future Investigation and Potential DevelopmentWhile outside of the scope of this plan, which is focused on the management of recreationaluse of the Ross River Weirs, there are several current operational arrangements and potentialinfrastructure improvements that should be investigated, their viability assessed, and changesto arrangements and/or implementation of infrastructure development considered in the futurein order to enable ongoing improvement of access to and use of the Ross River Weirs by thecommunity. These include, but are not limited to;-the arrangements under which access to the Ross Dam for recreational use is provided andmanaged-the development of a second boat ramp on the Black Weir (preferably located to enablepublic access to Zone A when Zones B & C are closed to public use for training and/or events)-the development of infrastructure in Apex Park to accommodate community groups, andenable access to and/or enhanced use of Zone D when the Loam Island boat ramp is closed33
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