Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2018C00019:reg:11:p1
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2018C00019
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 11 (pt 1/19)
Character Range: 85639–88648

11                                                                          South Repulse Island (western beach only)                                                                               ●                                                                          ●

Note 1: As there is no access to East Rock and Edwin Rock from 1 October to 31 March, the speed limit of 6 knots effectively applies from 1 April to 30 September.
Note 2: Eshelby Islands are located with a Preservation (pink) Zone under the Zoning Plan. Access to these islands is limited and only in accordance with the Zoning Plan.
Note 3: Significant bird site boundaries are set out in Schedule 6.

1.25  Site plans
 (1) Other sensitive sites in the Planning Area may be identified and the need for site plans for sensitive or heavily used sites in the Planning Area may arise from time to time. These will be developed through detailed site planning, with input from key stakeholders.
Note: Some examples of sensitive sites that may be identified are as follows:
(a) Blue Pearl Bay, Hayman Island;
(b) Hardy Reef;
(c) Langford Island;
(d) Lindeman and Seaforth Islands;
(e) Luncheon Bay, Hook Island;
(f) Mackerel Bay, Hook Island;
(g) Manta Ray Bay, Hook Island;
(h) Tongue Bay, Whitsunday Island;
(i) Whitehaven Beach, Whitsunday Island.
 (2) If the Authority develops a site plan for a sensitive site in the Planning Area that requires amendment of this Plan, the Authority will seek public comment on the proposed amendment in accordance with statutory requirements.
 (3) In preparing site plans, the Authority may consider the appropriateness of one or more of the following:
 (a) imposing additional requirements for bookings;
 (b) limiting the number of bookings that can be made for a day;
 (c) limiting or prohibiting multiple visits on a day;
 (d) allowing use of moorings, but not anchors, within a bay.
This does not limit what the Authority may consider in preparing site plans.

Subdivision 3—Moorings and tourist facilities

1.26  Policy overview—moorings and tourist facilities
 (1) Many moorings and tourist facilities exist in the Planning Area, particularly in setting 1 (intensive) areas, but also at Hardy Reef and several other popular destinations in the Planning Area. A number of public moorings and reef protection markers have also been installed in the Planning Area to protect the fragile reefs while providing continued access to popular destinations.
 (2) Public moorings are not limited by this Plan.
 (3) The installation of moorings and tourist facilities at popular destinations may result in the exclusion and displacement of other users.
Note: The Regulations contain provisions about applying for, and deciding whether to grant or refuse, permissions to install a mooring, pontoon or tourist facility or to operate a tourist program. Those provisions affect the installation of any mooring, pontoon or tourist facility.
 (4) The Authority recognises that it may be appropriate to provide some