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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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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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May Marina Update

Posted on by admin
10
May

There is not a lot to report from the Board since the last update which in a way is a good thing as we could all do without any dramas.

 
The lagarosiphon treatment was conducted by Aquateq in February and the results look promising. Despite our best efforts QLDC, LINZ or ORC refuse to pay for this as it was agreed many years ago that the Marina company would be responsible for weed treatment in a 50 metre radius of the marina. Other areas are being treated but it will be an ongoing problem for many years to come. Ben, Mike and Craig attended the Lake Wanaka Weed management meeting in Wanaka on Wednesday the 10th of May. There have been some positive results around the Lake the best reported in the vicinity of the Marina.
 
In March the handrail at the entrance to the Marina was finally installed. Craig has seeded the area and it is clearly looking a lot better.
QLDC have said they now have approval for the continuation of the Waterfront development at the marina end of the new boardwalk. It is proposed to establish a route for pedestrians and cyclists that will be along the footpath that exists, in front of the toilets block then behind the yacht club park eventually joining the walkway nearer to Eely Point.
 
At the last Board meeting the future of the Marina was discussed at great length. It is clear we can not expect the Marina built over 30 years ago that was only expected to last for 12 to go on indefinitely.
Though it is in the very early stages of discussion and exploration, a 5 year plan to replace the entire Marina is being considered. Insurance company assessors have given us a quote to replace the marina with a modern concrete lightweight structure with less telescopic piles similar to the Frankton design. there is a lot of work to do gaining consent, contractors and finance but it appears to be achievable and would be a considerable asset for all stakeholders. It is hoped with a new design that a further 4 berths could be incorporated which could be sold and would go directly towards the cost. Craig and I spent a few hours at Frankton examining the structure and discussing the construction with the manager. It is very impressive. (See photographs)
We are also exploring the possibility of a breakwater which would replace the existing old public jetty and extend up to 100 metres into the lake. This would also be accessible to the public and would house the fuel station and grey water pump. The idea would also be to allow members of the public launching their boats to tie up briefly whilst parking trailers. This we would hope would be a joint effort and funding with QLDC. They have talked about removing it for several years and this would be a great solution
Quentin Smith was consulted on site and raised no objections to the project.
By the time the next AGM comes we hope to have some facts and figures available for you all but in the meantime if you have any suggestions please feel free to get in touch. We would appreciate your feedback and all correspondence will be replied too.
Frankton Marina Facility
Sadly despite our best efforts it still has not been possible to dredge the area causing problems between the Lakeside development and the marina. The lake level has defeated us. Just as we were about to do it towards the end of April the rains started and now it has made access impossible. We are continuing to monitor the situation but it may be a while before the lake drops again.
 
Craig is away in June for 4 weeks. James Blunt (0210432077)  will step up in his absence for most of that period and contact details will be posted here. Craig Blake (021616700) will cover between the 15th-19th. 
 
Please continue to monitor the website.
 
Regards
 
Mike Barker
Chair.
News

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