Swansea Channel Leads
Where
Swansea Heads, bar entrance to Lake Macquarie.
When
- Thursday 27 November 2025 until further notice.
Works
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.
Navigation Warning
Vessel operators are advised to exercise extreme caution when navigating into the Swansea Channel from sea, particularly during times of restricted visibility. The rear lead is not clearly visible due to deteriorated paintwork and can be difficult to match to the forward lead.
Transport for NSW – Maritime are working to reinstate the full function as soon as possible. This advice remains current until further notice.
Directions
Transport for NSW advises that in relation to the works:
- Persons within the vicinity of the works must comply with any directions given by a Boating Safety Officer or Police Officer in relation to the works or to marine safety. Failure to comply with any such direction is an offence (Marine Safety Act 1998, s.15A – Maximum Penalty $3,300.00).
- Vessels are required to maintain a safe distance and speed from the works and operators are reminded that the production of wash which impacts unreasonably on the works is an offence (Marine Safety Regulation 2016 – clause 11(2) – Maximum Penalty $5,500.00).
Maps and charts affected
To see the area affected, refer to:
- Transport for NSW Boating Map 8A
Contact Transport for NSW information line
For further information concerning this navigation advice, please contact the Transport for NSW information line on:
Phone: 13 12 36
Monday – Friday
8:30am – 5:30pm
Saturday – Sunday
8:30am – 4:30pm