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THE Victorian Department of Transport has closed boat ramps and jetties across the state to help slow the spread of the coronavirus.
\nAs of Wednesday last week, boat ramps, piers, jetties, and other marine infrastructure have been closed to recreational boating, including those run by members of private facilities.
\nThe closure is in line with the Stage 3 restrictions now in force across Victoria, which directs there are only four reasons to be out in public: shopping for what you need (food and essential supplies); medical, care or compassionate needs, exercise in compliance with public gathering requirements; and work and study (if you can\u2019t work or learn remotely).
\nPermitted activities under Stage 3 do not include recreational boating. Recreational boating includes all forms of human powered boating, including canoeing, kayaking, surf skiing, stand up paddle boarding and rowing, all forms of powered boating such as jet skiing, and all forms of wind powered boating – yachting, kitesurfing and windsurfing.
\nCommercial shipping, commercial boating, land, port and waterway management functions and emergency access are exempt from these restrictions.
\nDepartment of Transport head of transport services Jeroen Weimar said anyone who chose to head out on the water was putting themselves and others at risk \u2013 not only through the potential spread of coronavirus, but the additional pressure placed on emergency services and search and rescue volunteers.
\n\u201cRecreational boating is not an essential activity \u2013 I urge everyone to stay home and keep off the water to keep everyone safe.
\n\u201cI know this is hard, but all of us can help slow the spread of coronavirus.\u201d
\nAuthorised officers will speak to people they see out on the water and recommend they head home.
\nUnder the Stage 3 restrictions, Victoria Police can fine those who do not follow the directions of the Chief Health Officer $1,652 on the spot.
\nFor the latest health advice from the Department of Health and Human Services, head to dhhs.vic.gov.au\/coronavirus<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

THE Victorian Department of Transport has closed boat ramps and jetties across the state to help slow the spread of the coronavirus. As of Wednesday last week, boat ramps, piers, jetties, and other marine infrastructure have been closed to recreational boating, including those run by members of private facilities. The closure is in line with […]<\/p>\n

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