Local Navigation Notice No. 16 of 2022

Gippsland Lakes

Lakes Entrance and Paynesville

DATE:  16 December 2022 DETAILS:  NEW YEAR’S EVE – FIREWORKS DISPLAYS DATE: 30th December 2021 DETAILS: Mariners are advised that on Saturday 31st December 2022 there will be two separate on-water fireworks display celebrating the New Year at the following approximate locations within the Port of Gippsland Lakes. Lake Victoria, Paynesville, Commencing at 2130hrs Lat. 37° 55.350’ South Lon. 147° 43.033’ East Datum WGS84 Cunninghame Arm, Lakes Entrance, commencing at Midnight Lat. 37° 88.097’ South Lon. 147° 99.206’ East Datum WGS84 The fireworks shall be fired from barges anchored near the above positions. Safety exclusion zones will be established around the firing sites and Mariners are directed to keep clear and heed directions given by patrol staff to maintain safe distances. Mariners are further advised that the fireworks display may be visible for a significant distance offshore from the Gippsland Lakes CHART AFFECTED: Aus.181 – ENC AU439146. PUBLICATIONS AFFECTED: Gippsland Ports Waterways Online Web Map (Website) FURTHER NOTICE:  No further Notice will be issued   DAVID ASHWORTH ASSISTANT HARBOUR MASTER GIPPSLAND PORTS