100m exclusion zone introduced to Stradbroke Island waters

Boaties are being warned not to come within 100m of Stradbroke Island as authorities get even more serious about the island’s COVID-19 lockdown.

Main Beach, North Stradbroke Island. Picture Instagram @mitch.dann

RECREATIONAL boaties will not be able to come within 100 metre of North Stradbroke Island with an exclusion zone being applied.

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The exclusion boundary is being measured from the lowest tide mark.

Redland City Council said the restriction followed the Queensland Government’s recent decision to ban non-essential travel to the island, and will be in place until 29 May 2020.

It applies to recreational craft only, not to commercial or emergency services, marine rescue or essential services for the island.

Recreational vessels that are transiting for essential reasons through a waterway within the 100 metre exclusion zone can do so, but only permanent North Stradbroke Island (Minjerribah) residents and people undertaking essential travel are permitted onto the island.

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However, during bad weather or emergencies, recreational vessels are permitted to seek safe anchorage in areas within the 100 metre exclusion zone if necessary.

Social distancing and all other State health directives, including those relating to travel for essential reasons only, apply.

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