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Boating infrastructure

Safety Queensland provides boaties with access to Queensland waterways by delivering recreational boating infrastructure in conjunction with local government, port authorities and private developers.

• Boating facilities
• Boating Infrastructure and Capital Maintenance Program
• Dredging intitiatives
• Recreational boating infrastructure projects
• Bid proposal process
• State boat harbours

Local waterways information

Information relating to different waterways throughout Queensland.

• Black Weir Pool bookings – Townsville
• Commercial personal watercraft (PWC) areas – Sunshine Coast
• Nelly Bay, Magnetic Harbour – Mackay
• Restricted areas on Queensland waterways
• Safe onwater conduct – Brisbane River
• Vessel size restrictions in Queensland's non-trading ports
• Tow-in surfing code of conduct – Gold Coast
• Waterways management plans

Marine developments

• Major development proposals with likely maritime impact
• Tidal works applications

Shark control program

A shark safety program is in place in many locations across the state to provide protection to swimmers from sharks.

• Shark catch numbers
• Marine animal release teams
• Swimmer safety
• Equipment and locations
• Impact on other marine animals
• Publications

Waterways management

• Aquatic events
• Buoy moorings
• Gold Coast Waterways Steering Committee
• Marine zones
• Speed limits