The changes follow community consultation led by Strathbogie Shire Council and focus on safer speed limits, minimising wake and wash, and clearer signage.
On Lake Nagambie, powered vessels are now subject to a 20-knot limit, except in five-knot or prohibited zones.
Vessels must operate at minimal or no wash in all five-knot speed limit areas.
Freestyling on jet skis, swimming between Deliah Island and Nagambie Lake Leisure Park and using wake-enhancing devices for wake boarding or wake surfing are no longer permitted.
On the Goulburn River between Hughes Creek and Goulburn Weir, a 30-knot limit now applies in previously unrestricted areas, alongside updated 20- and five-knot speed limit zones, which are clearly signposted.
Vessels must operate at no wash in five-knot speed limit areas, and wake-enhancing devices are prohibited for wake boarding and wake surfing.
Ski boats are exempt from the five-knot-within-50m rule only when towing skiers.
The area below Chinaman’s Bridge remains closed.
The new rules apply under the Marine Safety Act 2010.
A map and copy of the new changes can be found at tinyurl.com/46fp92xh
Victoria Police’s recreational vessels safety guidelines and tips are available at police.vic.gov.au/recreational-vessels-safety
For questions about infrastructure, such as bridges, jetties and pathways, contact Strathbogie Shire Council on 1800 065 993 or info@strathbogie.vic.gov.au
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