Swansea Bridge Nightworks

Tuesday 20 Oct 2026

Swansea Bridge will be undergoing nightly maintenance from Monday 26th October to Thursday 29th October, between the hours of 7pm to 5am.

Please note the bridge will not open to Marine Traffic during these times.

Expired Marine Flare Collection Program

Posted onOctober 18, 2026October 18, 2026

Transport for NSW Maritime is delivering the Expired Marine Flare Collection Program at key boating locations across New South Wales. The program provides an opportunity for boaters tosafely dispose of…

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Chain Valley Colliery Geotechnical Drilling Program

Posted onOctober 16, 2026October 16, 2026

Delta Power and Energy will carry out a routine geotechnical drilling program in south-west Lake Macquarie from mid-October to mid-December 2026. Read on for information about the program and what…

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The official 2026/27 NSW boating season has launched

Posted onOctober 4, 2026

Coinciding with the October long weekend, maritime authorities including NSW Maritime and Marine Rescue NSW have kicked off safety campaigns like Operation Prepare to Launch. Because engine failures, battery issues, and running out of…

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60 Knot Maximum Speed Restriction – Towing Persons

Posted onMay 5, 2026

A maximum speed restriction of 60 knots (approximately 111 kilometres per hour) is temporarily imposed on all powered vessels towing persons of any age on all NSW navigable waters

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Blacksmiths Boat Ramp upgrade

Posted onMay 4, 2026May 31, 2026

Lake Macquarie City Council is upgrading Blacksmiths Boat Ramp to improve access to Lake Macquarie’s waterways. The boat ramp will be closed for reconstruction works from 4 May 2026 in…

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Swansea Channel Leads

Posted onNovember 27, 2025April 19, 2026

Transport for NSW advises vessel operators that the leads into The Swansea Channel from sea through Swansea Heads require maintenance and should be used with caution at the current time. The rear lead is not clearly visible due to deteriorated paintwork and can be difficult to match to the forward lead.

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Belmont desalination plant – Offshore construction

Posted onNovember 27, 2025April 14, 2026

Offshore construction activity is occurring east of Nine Mile Beach and adjacent to Belmont until further notice. The area is market and lit by yellow boys and lights.

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Swansea Channel – Prohibited use of courtesy poles

Posted onNovember 7, 2025April 14, 2026

The 3 x courtesy poles on the western side of Swansea Bridge have been identified as a potential hazard to persons and vessels if vessels were to be secured to them. The use of these courtesy poles will be prohibited until further notice

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Swansea Bridge Nightworks

Expired Marine Flare Collection Program

Chain Valley Colliery Geotechnical Drilling Program

The official 2026/27 NSW boating season has launched

60 Knot Maximum Speed Restriction – Towing Persons

Blacksmiths Boat Ramp upgrade

Swansea Channel Leads

Belmont desalination plant – Offshore construction

Swansea Channel – Prohibited use of courtesy poles

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