Tidal Waterways Guidelines and Permits
Jetty Guidelines
A Jetty Replacement Program is currently underway in the Tidal Waterways at Patterson Lakes. Melbourne Water is currently updating its Jetty Guidelines.
Boat Lifting
If you currently have a mooring lease in the Tidal Waterways at Patterson Lakes and you wish to install a boat lifting device, you will need to submit an application to Melbourne Water.
Mooring Leases
If you have recently purchased a property in the Tidal Waterways that has an allocated jetty mooring and you intend to use it, then you need to apply to Melbourne Water for a mooring lease.
Mooring leases detail the:
- size
- location, and
- conditions relating to your mooring.
To apply please contact our Patterson Lakes Community & Works Coordinator, Alan Clements on 9784 6514 or email pattersonlakes@melbournewater.com.au.
Boating Regulations
Boating regulations in the Tidal Waterways at Patterson Lakes are set by Marine Safety Victoria. The Tidal Waterways are a ‘No Wash’ zone. The maximum speed for any boat is 5 knots (about 8 kilometres an hour), the equivalent of a brisk walking pace.
Speeds above 5 knots are prohibited to:
- reduce danger to swimmers and other boat users
- reduce erosion to beaches caused by boat wash (or wake)
- reduce the percentage of boating accidents that are attributed to speed.
The Water Police have the right to use radar guns and their own observations to detect speeding boats. Objectionable or illegal behaviour in the Tidal Waterways should be reported to the Water Police on 9399 7500 (24 hours).
More information
For information please phone Melbourne Water's Patterson Lakes Community & Works Coordinator, Alan Clements on 9784 6514 or email pattersonlakes@melbournewater.com.au.