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River Access
The Narrows Personal Watercraft Freestyle area will be closed from 3pm to 11pm. The remainder of Perth Water will have an 8-knot speed limit in the restricted waters upstream of Quarry Point to the Causeway.
Perth Water will be closed to all vessels from 5pm to 9.45pm. No vessel is to anchor or moor in the areas indicated on the map. The Narrows Bridge main navigation channel (centre arch only) is to be used by all vessels.
No vessel is to move from the Perth Water mooring area until DPI Marine Safety deems it safe for vessels to commence their departure.
The Belmont ski area will be closed to water skiing from 3pm until sunset on Australia Day to facilitate safer boating from the Maylands and Goodwood Parade boat ramps.
Remember, if you are on a boat on Australia Day, be careful on the banks of the Swan River when launching your boat, we need to help prevent erosion and protect the wildlife.
Bathing and swimming will be prohibited in Perth Water between the Narrows Bridge and Heirisson Island from 3pm to 11pm.
People wanting more information about the river closures and spectator areas or safe boating can log on www.dpi.wa.gov.au/imarine
Keep our Rivers Healthy
Find out how you can help protect the Swan Canning Riverpark by logging on to www.riverguardians.com
Report damage to the Swan and Canning rivers and foreshores by contacting the Swan River Trust on 9278 0900 or after hours 0419 192 845.
