Current and recent news
Here you can view all news items released in 2011.
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| 06/02/2012 | Latest marine campaign urges skippers to Take care be prop aware Boat propeller strikes can cause serious harm to water users, and prevention is the focus of the Department of Transport’s (DoT) latest marine safety education campaign ‘Take care be prop aware’. |
| 26/01/2012 | If you are the skipper, you are responsible on Australia Day Skippers taking to the water to enjoy tonight’s City of Perth Skyworks should complete a full safety check of their vessel, including navigation lights, before leaving home. |
| 20/01/2012 | You're the skipper, you're responsible this Australia Day Skippers heading out on the water to watch this year’s Australia Day City of Perth Skyworks are responsible for the safety of their vessel and passengers. |
| 10/01/2012 | Recreational boating facilities grants close soon Authorities have less than a month to apply for $6.5 million in State Government funding to improve facilities for recreational boating in WA. |
| 05/01/2012 | Land lease opportunities at Augusta Boat Harbour The Department of Transport (DoT) is calling for proposals from companies interested in leasing land at the new $25 million Augusta Boat Harbour. |
| 29/12/2011 | New swimming pontoon a success at Hillarys Boat Harbour Beachgoers are making the most of a new swimming pontoon recently installed at the Hillarys Boat Harbour by the Department of Transport (DoT). |
| 23/12/2011 | Carnarvon boat ramp opens for public use Boat owners in the Gascoyne have been given access to the new Carnarvon Boat Ramp in advance of the formal completion of the $3 million project. |
| 21/12/2011 | Demand assessment for boat pens at Augusta Boat Harbour The Department of Transport (DoT) is assessing demand for boat pens planned for future stages of the $25 million Augusta Boat Harbour. |
| 21/12/2011 | Navigation markers now installed at Garden Island The Department of Transport (DoT) has completed the urgent installation of navigation markers at the entrance to Herring Bay at Garden Island. |
| 12/12/2011 | New water ski area for Nornalup Inlet - Walpole Increased numbers of vessels involved in water skiing at Walpole has prompted the Department of Transport (DoT) to open a dedicated ski area within the Nornalup Inlet. |
| 12/12/2011 | Irresponsible skippers targeted in new safety campaign Recreational skippers are being challenged to take responsibility for their actions on the water in a new education campaign launched by the Department of Transport (DoT). |
| 09/12/2011 | New level crossing improves access to Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour Traffic flow and pedestrian and bicycle access at Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour has been significantly improved with the introduction of a second level crossing at the northern end of the facility. |
| 05/12/2011 | Department of Transport assists Margaret River drivers following fires Driver’s licence cards and district, state and optional plates damaged or destroyed in the recent Margaret River fires will be replaced for free by the Department of Transport (DoT). |
| 02/12/2011 | Navigation safer at Gantheaume Point A new navigation marker at the popular beach boat launching area at Gantheaume Point at Broome has made it safer for vessels departing and approaching the area day and night. |
| 01/12/2011 | Proposed riverpark changes released Speed restrictions, changes to water ski operations and closing some areas to motorised vessels are features of a proposed new management plan for the Swan Canning Riverpark. |