Media Releases & Local News - Gippsland Ports

Media Releases & Local News

Media releases are issued from time to time, generally to advise of official statements or events that may also cover a wider area than Gippsland Ports management responsibilities. Local news items will generally be relevant to Gippsland Ports’ area of responsibility.

29/11/2023

Port Welshpool Harbour – Local Port Area Plan

Gippsland Ports is developing a Local Port Area Plan for the Port Welshpool Harbour which will guide port operations and provide, develop, and maintain port facilities needed to support those operations.

23/11/2023

Navigation Warning – Port of Mallacoota Inlet, Bastion Point Boat Ramp

The following navigation warning is published for general information

25/10/2023

Feedback invited – Cunninghame Arm special purpose/water ski zone

Gippsland Ports (GP) has identified potential safety risks with the ‘Special Purpose’ zone, commonly referred to as the ‘Water Ski Zone’ in Cunninghame Arm, Lakes Entrance.

12/10/2023

AusNet scheduled power outage at Port Albert for Tuesday 24 October 2023

We have received advice from AusNet of a scheduled outage on Tuesday 24 October, 8:45am to 3:45pm, impacting the following connections:

12/10/2023

AusNet scheduled power outage at Bullock Island and New Works for Sunday 22 October 2023

We have received advice from AusNet of a scheduled outage on Sunday 22 October, 8:30am to 5:00pm, impacting the following connections:

11/09/2023

Intention to Establish a Pilot Boarding Ground – Port of Corner Inlet and Port Albert

Mariners, waterway users and Port Facility Operators are advised that Gippsland Ports through Maritime Safety Victoria intends to establish a Pilot Boarding Ground (PBG) near the approaches of the entrance to Corner Inlet.

24/08/2023

Marine Safety Act 2010 Section 211(1)(b) Notice Controlling Navigation in the Vicinity of Works

Waters of the Local Port of Anderson Inlet – adjacent to Maher’s Landing Boat Ramp inside the area bounded by the shoreline and five (5) yellow exclusion zone buoys at the below approximate locations...

24/08/2023

Marine Safety Act 2010 Section 211(1)(b) Notice Controlling Navigation in the Vicinity of Works

Waters of the Local Port of Anderson Inlet – adjacent to Maher’s Landing Boat Ramp inside the area bounded by the shoreline and five (5) yellow exclusion zone buoys at the below approximate locations...

23/08/2023

Public Notice – Bullock Island Exclusion Zone Removal

Following the completion of the Bullock Island bridge replacement works, the temporary “No Boating Zone” between the Fishing Club and the Gippsland Ports Depot in Bullock Island Channel, Lakes Entrance has been removed.

23/08/2023

Raymond Island jetty set aside zoning

Following the redevelopment and extension of the Raymond Island Public Jetty, McMillian Straits, Raymond Island the following set aside determinations now apply...

31/07/2023

DEECA Community Consultation Opportunities – have your say on offshore wind transmission

VicGrid (division of Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action) is excited to get started on their community engagement for Offshore Wind Transmission phase 2 Information Sessions throughout Gippsland.

30/05/2023

Customer Survey

Gippsland Ports is currently undertaking a series of customer surveys. Surveys have been completed with known customers (ie those that have used our services in the past two years), and Gippsland Ports is now seeking feedback from those who have used our facilities or services.

01/05/2023

Public Notice – Declaration of Boating Activity Exemption

For the purposes of boating activity conducted by Victorian Outboard Club (VOC), persons and vessels involved in the Paynesville Race Weekend are exempt from the following requirements...

28/03/2023

Raymond Island Jetty Temporary Closure

Gippsland Ports advises that replacement of Raymond Island Jetty will commence after Easter and continue until July 2023. During this time the jetty will be closed to all public access and no vessel berthing available on the jetty.

07/03/2023

Sewage Pump-Out on the Gippsland Lakes

To help to maintain the health of the Gippsland Lakes, Gippsland Ports provides sewage pump-out facilities at a number of different locations around the Lakes.

28/02/2023

Expression of Interest – MV Undine Purchase and Removal

Gippsland Ports is seeking expressions of interest for purchase and removal of a 10.7m (35’) timber vessel “MV Undine” from the Paynesville boatyard. The vessel was abandoned and removed from the waterway by Gippsland Ports in late 2022. The vessel is currently unseaworthy and in need of repair.

21/12/2022

Navigation Warning Advice on Ocean Access Bars and Crossings

Gippsland Ports is the Local Port Manager for 5 Local Ports and 4 Waterways; each of the following ports and waterways has an ocean access...

27/09/2022

Port Welshpool Marginal Wharf – Vehicle Access Restricted

Please note that two sections of Marginal Wharf in Port Welshpool, as marked below – east and west of the main unloading area, are now closed to vehicle access until further notice. Recent inspections have indicated that it is not safe for those sections of the wharf to remain open to vehicle traffic.

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Gippsland Ports is a Committee of Management established in 1996 to manage the State Government™ Ports and Harbours functions for the five designated local ports of Gippsland.

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