Following the closure of the NSW-Victoria border, there have been many questions posed to as to what people can and can’t do in border communities.
But over the weekend, NSW Maritime confirmed details surrounding the use of the Murray.
“People currently in NSW may continue to boat on the Murray River while staying within NSW waters,” according to the NSW Maritime website.
“Transport for NSW encourages boaters to keep safety top-of-mind, including wearing a lifejacket, carrying the required safety equipment, regularly checking weather forecasts and being aware of the risks associated with cold water.
“NSW waters are considered to commence from the high-water mark situated on the Victorian side of the Murray River.
“People currently in Victoria who intend to enter NSW waters using a vessel on the Murray River must have a permit.”
This requirement applies:
● To each person on board a vessel entering NSW waters from Victoria; and
● To all recreational and commercial vessels, including houseboats.
“NSW Police are patrolling the area and enforcing border entry requirements, similar to road travel into NSW. A person found breaching the Public Health (COVID-19 Border Control) Order 2020 faces an $11,000 fine and six months in prison”
While the website states all social distancing regulations must be followed by people onboard recreation vessels:
● If those onboard are members of the same household, there does not need to be four square metres of space for each person.
● If those onboard are not members of the same household, they should maintain a physical distance of 1.5 metres from others, as is reasonably practicable.
People should continue to boat locally and always remember to practice good personal hygiene.
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