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Ropes and Fenders

Posted on by craigdfahey
27
Oct

Fenders and Mooring Ropes

As part of our ongoing efforts to maintain the high quality and safety of the marina, we would like to remind you that, according to your berth agreement, the berth owner is responsible for maintaining the fenders and mooring ropes.ning the fenders and mooring ropes.ning the fenders and mooring ropes.

Many marina fenders are aging and may require replacement. Additionally, mooring ropes should be inspected regularly and replaced as needed.

We encourage you to inspect your fenders and ropes to determine if replacement or maintenance is necessary. If you require assistance or guidance, please contact Craig at 0210 0833 5771.

Upgrading your fenders will provide enhanced protection for your vessel.

– Improved durability

– Reduced risk of damage to your vessel

– Protection against marks and scratches

– A sleek, modern appearance

Options for replacement fenders include various types and configurations to suit your specific needs, including the new non-marking fenders.

Regarding mooring ropes, please make sure they meet the minimum standards outlined on the Wanaka Marina website.

These standards are in place to ensure that your vessel is secure and to protect the vessels of neighbouring berth owners and the structure itself. We suggest following the recommended configuration guidelines to ensure optimal safety and security for your vessel.

Please visit the Wanaka Marina website https://wanakamarina.co.nz/mooring-lines/ for information on.

– Minimum mooring rope standards

– Recommended mooring rope configuration

– Additional resources and guidelines

Please note that the marina management is not responsible for maintaining or replacing berth owners’ fenders and ropes.

Thank you for your cooperation in maintaining your berth and contributing to the marina’s overall well-being.

Best regards,

Marina Management

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Navigational Safety Bylaw Draft 2025

Posted on by craigdfahey
16
Oct

Navigation Safety Bylaw 2025

Residents and visitors treasure the stunning lakes and rivers of the Queenstown Lakes District, and we all value the safe and accessible recreational opportunities they provide. QLDC’s duty under the Maritime Transport Act 1994 is to ensure maritime safety so everyone can safely enjoy our waterways.

The Navigation Safety Bylaw 2018 (the current bylaw) has been in place since March 2018. It is due for review and will automatically expire if not reviewed prior to March 2025.

On 19 September 2024, Council endorsed the draft Navigation Safety Bylaw 2025 | Te Ture ā-Rohe mō te Haumaru Whakatere 2025 (the draft bylaw) for consultation with the community. The draft bylaw proposes a range of changes from the current bylaw to ensure navigation safety is achieved in the district.

You can read the draft Navigation Safety Bylaw 2025 (with proposed amendments) here.

How’s the management of our waterways working for you?

QLDC is charting the course for the next stage of the bylaw development process and are ready to receive your feedback on the draft bylaw. The draft bylaw includes:

  • provisions that are proposed to be carried forward into the draft bylaw without any amendment,
  • amendments proposed to provisions of the current bylaw, and
  • new provisions addressing matters that are not currently addressed in the bylaw.

Key amendments addressed in the draft bylaw include:

  • ski lane locations and identification,
  • navigation safety risk associated with recreational jumping from the Albert Town Bridge,
  • vessel identification,
  • temporary events on the water,
  • vessel speed interpretation,
  • Kawarau Dam access lanes,
  • carriage of communication devices, and
  • other minor corrections to improve the clarity, legibility and overall accessibility of the bylaw.

Make a submission on the Draft Navigational Safety Bylaw here to give your feedback on the proposed changes.

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Wanaka Lakefront Development Project

Posted on by craigdfahey
Wanaka Lakeshore Stage 5
30
Apr

Stage 5 – Wanaka Marina & Yacht Club

QLDC is set to begin work on Stage 5 of the Lakeshore Development Project this coming July. The project will include the construction of a shared cycle and walking path adjacent to the Marina. Access to the parking area will be limited during this time due to construction, however the Marina will remain open and lakeside parking will remain. Work is expected to be completed by October, 24.

Lakefront Development_STAGE 5_2024-04-05

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LAKE WANAKA SEDIMENT REMOVAL

Posted on by craigdfahey
07
Sep

Wanaka Marina has engaged the services of a contractor to remove the rapidly growing sediment build up from the Eastern side of the marina in Roy’s Bay. This work comes after working with ORC and obtaining a Certificate of Compliance for the works.

Stream flows and sediment patterns in the area have been altered as a result of neighbouring development work and the build up now represents a navigation hazard for vessels entering and exiting the marina and requires mitigation.

Work is expected to begin early next week with loadout and site restoration to be completed by Friday 15 September, weather permitting.

Sediment control booms will be in place to minimise any silt spread and contain any lagarosiphon fragments.

Wanaka Marina is a proud supporter and partner of the Grebe nesting program and has worked closely with John Darby and Markus Hermanns on this initiative. Our goal is to complete the activity while the lake levels are favourable. John and his team will reinstall nesting boxes housed on the marina at the completion of work, in time for the upcoming breeding season. Additional information on John and Marcus’s work and the Crested Grebe program can be found at www.facebook.com/wanakagrebes/

Temporary pedestrian traffic management will be in place across the marina entrance during the removal work and we thank the public for their consideration while the work is completed.

ENDS

For more information, please contact:

Wanaka Marina Operations Manager: Craig Fahey | ops@wanakamarina.co.nz

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August Update

Posted on by craigdfahey
Winter at Wanaka Marina
15
Aug

Quiet time of year for the Marina but still plenty going on in the background as the team look to the future. I always think it’s good to have a plan.

I’m sure those of you that are local have noticed how much the lake has dropped and yes now would be an ideal opportunity to dredge the area of sediment build-up, but the contractors are very busy with larger projects at the moment. Craig is on the case and will continue to chase them
By the time of the AGM (late November) the board is going to need another director in order to function. This can be a very rewarding post and at the end of the day the Marina belongs to all the 79 shareholders so we all have a vested interest.
At the last board meeting, it was unanimously agreed that we should investigate the possibility of replacing the entire Marina structure.  We have explored this with research at Frankton with a modern lightweight concrete structure, telescopic piles, and also the possibility of a breakwater to replace the old jetty which would have public access. I have approached a number of companies capable of such a task and Bellingham who constructed Frankton are the only ones capable at the moment. We hope to meet with them on-site next month.
Obviously, a big part of the decision-making process will be cost, some of which will have to come from the shareholders. However, if a design was possible that allowed for four extra berths these could be sold by Wanaka Marina and it would potentially halve the final cost. Whilst on that subject some berths have recently been sold privately. I know that they have sold in some cases for less than if we sell by tender through WML and the income from it helps offset our costs, so if you want the best possible return for your sale please consider us first.
This would be a 5-year plan as the applications would be a big issue. In August 2024 the 4 year renewable consent for part of the Marina expires. We have already approached QLDC about this but they won’t entertain an application until next January. By then it would be advantageous to hit them with our proposal for the future. The board welcomes your views, advice, or offers of help in this.it is proposed that Craig will be the project manager, but will need support, and hopefully, we can find a new board member who is prepared to join him on this exciting project.
The Wanaka Coastguard do a great job with their jolly bunch of volunteers and WML continues to support them. By joining as a member you are entitled to free recovery on the lake. The cost of membership is a fraction of the cost of one recovery so worth considering this summer for those unexpected mishaps.
Mike Barker
Chair. 
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Marina Electricity and Fuel Outage Notice

Posted on by craigdfahey

NOTICE:

Trustpower NZ will be carrying out infrastructure maintenance in the area on MAY 16, 2023 from 830am – 510pm

This will mean that the Marina and fuel dock will be without electricity during that time. Please note that the fuel station requires electricity to function, and will not be operational for this period.

Marina Manager, Craig Fahey, will be on-site throughout the day and can be reached at 021 0833 5771 if urgent assistance is required.

Regards,

WANAKA MARINA LIMITED

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Marina Weed Treatment Status

Posted on by craigdfahey
Marina Aquatic Weed
01
May

On the last day of April, we took to the air to get a view of the current state of the Lagarosiphon spread around Roys Bay and the Wanaka Marina complex.

The team from Aquatec completed the application of Diquat as a weed control measure in Roys Bay, on Feb 22nd.
Several site visits have been made since then and Boffamiscal is reporting a successful application and that there was a very good “take’ of the treatment.

Wanaka Marina Weed Control

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marina managers will be attending the annual Lake Wanaka Lagarosiphon Management Committee meeting  on May 10th hosted by the LINZ Biosecurity and Biodiversity Team

The draft agenda is:

  • An overview of 2022/23 control works
  • A summary of NIWA scientific monitoring results
  • A summary of NIWA scientific monitoring results
  • An update on any additional works LINZ has underway at this site
  • Round table discussion looking at priorities for the 2023/24 season

 

Check below for frequently asked questions published from NIWA relating to the Use of Diquat and the need for control of Lagarosiphon

Diquat FAQ Download

 

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Lost Boat Carpets

Posted on by craigdfahey
29
Mar

There has been a set of boat carpets left on the marina inside the entrance gate. After a few days of not being claied, I have now taken them to dry storage. If these yours and you wish to have them back, please call the marina manager, Craig, on 02108335771

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March Marina Update

Posted on by craigdfahey
20
Mar

As we ease gently into Autumn you will have seen the level of the lake has risen again which has prevented us from continuing with the Marina area dredging. We are keeping a constant watch on the conditions and if they improve action will be taken.

An application of Diquat was completed on the 24th of February. Initial signs are it was a successful operation but will remain a six monthly feature until eradicated, if ever. Financial support was requested from QLDC, ORC and LINZ but was declined as it was pointed out Wanaka Marina Limited is responsible for an area within 50 metres of the Marina.

Finally the handrail was constructed at the Marina last week. You will also see Craig is trying to improve the area by seeding the area.

QLDC informed us that stage 5 of the Lakefront development has been improved which will involve the construction of a safe crossing from the new boardwalk to the footpath between the wall and the parking spaces, a foot/ cycle path in front of the toilets and then a foot/cycle path behind the yachts which will join up with the Eely point reserve. There is currently no time frame announced for this.

Please remember Craig is always on hand for advice and assistance and offers an excellent service when it comes to ropes, fenders and generally looking after the marina and boats on berths.

Sale of berths has been very interesting during the summer with considerable interest. WML continue to offer the service of leasing you berth for rent or sales with some great returns.

Mike Barker
Chairperson.

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Lagarosiphon Control

Posted on by craigdfahey
21
Feb

After some delays due to weather, the team from Aquatec completed the application of Diquat as a weed control measure in Roys bay, today Feb 22nd.

NIWA information states that Diquat has no risk for human health at the concentrations used for submerged weed control under prescribed use. As a precaution, it is recommended lake and river users in New Zealand don’t swim or fish in areas of lakes or rivers treated with diquat for 24 hours. As there is no fishing or swimming permitted on the Marina, this should not affect Marina use in any way.

Check below for frequently asked questions published from NIWA relating to the Use of Diquat and the need for control of Lagarosiphon

Diquat FAQ Download