Restricted Access Areas

Dredging operations as part of the Channel Deepening Project will be occurring in sections of Port Phillip Bay until late 2009.

Restricted access areas, under the Port Services Act 1995 (Vic.), apply around dredging vessels operating in port waters. The full details of the Restricted Access Areas can be found here.

To view the current Section 15 Notice, outlining the restricted access areas applicable until 12.01pm Saturday 30 August 2008 in the Yarra River, please follow this link.

To view the Victorian Government Gazette No. S 233 applicable from 12.01pm Saturday 30 August 2008 please follow this link>>

All bay users should be mindful of restricted access areas and in the interest of personal safety keep clear of all dredging equipment.

RESTRICTED ACCESS AREAS
Port Phillip Bay and Entrance - 200 METRE radius around dredge vessels Yarra River - 100 METRE radius (including port waters and port land) around dredge vessels Port of Melbourne Dredge Material Ground -  750 METRE radius around barge anchored at   DMG (1 May 2008 - 14 October 2008 inclusive)

It is an offence to enter, or remain in, or fail to comply with an order to leave, a restricted access area without authority. An offender may be prosecuted and fined under the Port Services Act 1995 (Vic.) or the Summary Offences Act 1996 (Vic.)

Map of Port Water Boundaries and Restricted Access Area application

Dredge Vessel:                   Barge (POMBAA):

For further information please call 1800 731 022.