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1. the infrastructure does not unreasonably obstruct, or pose an unacceptable risk to, the useof the competition or training area for recreational purposes;2. the organising body complies with all laws relevant to the placement, maintenance, use andremoval of the infrastructure;3. the organising body in writing acknowledges that the council will not be responsible to theorganising body for preventing or limiting unauthorised use of the infrastructure, nor liableto the organising body for any damage caused to the infrastructure.When there is an overlap of competition or training areas between different sports, the council willwork through the coordination group to make a decision about installation of infrastructure in thoseareas.Recreation AreasThe council recognises that:the allocation of priority to sporting uses on the Black Weir Impoundment will unavoidablyreduce the size of the dedicated recreational areas, and the times in which competitionand training areas are available to recreational users;it is to be expected that there will be increasing demand for sporting use of the Black WeirImpoundment, which over time will further reduce opportunities for recreational use of thearea; anddemand by recreational users will also increase.The council will respond to this by:1. examining opportunities to facilitate recreational use of other water-bodies in the Townsvilleregion;2. employing a range of strategies to manage recreational demand upon the Black WeirImpoundment, which may include: dedicated regulatory officers being on-site during periods of high demand to minimiseunauthorised users and therefore conflict with users who have made bookings; introducing a charging system for bookings during periods of high demand tominimise under-utilisation of booked periods; requiring vessels to display a distinctive flag or marking that evidences that it is beingused during an approved booking (facilitating council and public recognition ofunauthorised users); and other strategies that will maximise recreational opportunities given the prioritisation ofsporting use.Ross River Waterway Management PlanThe council will apply the principles set out in this document and work with the coordination groupand through public consultation to develop the Ross River Waterway Management Plan to detailthe conditions of use, responsibilities of users, and relationship with the maritime safety regulationsapplicable to the Black Weir Impoundment and other water-areas on Ross River.46
APPENDIX G – Draft Local LawThe following is the draft of the proposed amendments to the Local Law that provides TownsvilleCity Council with the authority to restrict activities on waterways in the city.Proposed amendment to Subordinate Local Law No.4 (Local Government Controlled Areasand Roads) 2011Add the following to:Schedule 1 - Prohibited activities for local government controlled areas or roads - Section 5(1)Column 1Local government controlled area orroad1 The Aplin Weir Impoundment, TheGleeson Weir Impoundment, The BlackWeir Impoundment, Lake Paluma andLake Ross(a)Column 2Prohibited activityany activity that unreasonablyinterferes with the conduct ofan approved activity.Add the following to:Schedule 2 - Restricted activities for local government controlled areas or roads - Section 5(2)Column 1Local governmentcontrolled area orroad1 Lake Ross StorageAreaColumn 2Restricted activity(a) the launching orplacing of anyship.(b) any activity thatinvolves the useof a ship.(c) any activitywithin any partof the area notclearly markedby signage asbeing open topublic access.Column 3Extent of restriction(a) Permitted only ifauthorised underthe conditions ofan approval for aprescribed activity.(b) Permitted only ifauthorised underthe conditions ofan approval for aprescribedactivity.(c) Permitted only ifauthorised underthe conditions ofan approval for aprescribedactivity.47
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Page 4: Executive SummaryBackgroundThe Ross
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Page 15 and 16: Table 3-2 Parks and Open Space Use
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