Lower speed limit for Patonga Creek

The speed limit for boats in Patonga Creek may be halved.

Gosford Council's coastal and estuary management committee has been told that NSW Maritime is considering reducing the speed limit between the creek entrance into Broken Bay and just past the caravan park, from eight knots to four knots.

Concerns for the safety of the high number of children regularly swimming in that part of Patonga Creek on weekends and during school holidays prompted the move.

Safety concerns have also led to NSW Maritime asking Gosford Council to take action about an old rock wall which is encrusted with oyster growth and is submerged during high tides.

"NSW Maritime can erect signs stating it is a submerged area.

"However, due to the number of children who frequent the spot, there may be other more effective measures that can be taken by Council to minimise the risk," the committee was told.

Council Agenda CE.012, 5 Apr 2011