Tantabiddi boat ramp upgrade plans.
Submitted by marble on Fri, 2011-06-10 16:42
Got some plans for the new ramp today from the shire. Had to scan them in sections but you`ll get the idea.
Looks like there wont be any standing in the water or getting bogged anymore. Finger jetty should be long enough to have 2 boats at least on either side so it should speed things up a bit. Looks like a seperate jetty for the commercial operators so should be good.
Might not take us an hour to get back on the trailer now :-)
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scotto
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ahhhh perfect,
now all we need is everyone to understand the etiquette of launching a boat on a finger jetty that is only capable of holding 2 boats.....
it only takes one clown to clog that jetty up. maybe they should spend an extra $1k on some signage on correct procedures of launching/retreiving, lining up, etc. it would make any ramp more systematic. but then again, that relys on people doin the right thing too.
i suppose its definately better than whats there now though, so thats a plus. it will still need a dredge every now and again, but nowhere near as often as it does now.
Alan James
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Good work on posting the drwgs
That is certainly an improvement on the existing facility and good to see that the recs and the com boys are being catered for. Etiquette you say Scotto. I'm not convinced that many know the meaning of the word these days, it's all me, me, me, f u.
hunterdive
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looks awesome, a whole lot
looks awesome, a whole lot better.
i'm sure people will catch on sooner how it all works. A bit of patience and a gentle word of advice to those that don't know.
CCC
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2 boats each side?
not sure that that will be the case for bigger boats, most of these jettys I've used in tidal areas have the buffer pole to short so the boat futher out on the jetty has the pole rubbing against the paint work instead of the gunnel. Hedland is a prime example. Make the pole a meter higher they would be great
Cheers
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Alan James
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That is exactly the feedback
that should go back to the Shire. Make them aware of practical improvements that can be made. It is not difficult for them to remedy design issues now prior to the contract being awarded.
Lastchance
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Same issue here in Ktown at
Same issue here in Ktown at the back beach. Both ramps in Dampier are great though. Any ide on the timeframe of construction?
marble
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Starting in October is what I
Starting in October is what I heard , no idea how long it will take to finish.
Be good if the old ramp could stay too but I doubt that will happen.
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Adam Gallash
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yep
Looks like the Biddy will be closed most of summer, doh. ;( Still, may be for the better, will wait and see on that one.
Sorry for not getting back to you yesterday Benno, was having an arvo siesta after doing some damage to a coupla bottles on Thurs nite, wasn't in good shape. ;( lol
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marble
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Haha what else can you do
Haha what else can you do when its blowing like this ?? predict the weather for next weekend for me, got my bro flying up for a fish.
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Deckie
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Any word
i was just wondering if anyone has heard of any movement on this project yet. Is it a definate goer or have the political hurdles put in place. If anyone hears anything then it would be great to hear it.
cheers Rob
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Bodie
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yep similar to bundegi. On a
yep similar to bundegi. On a lowish tide cant get 2 boats on it, well not 26ft boats anyway
The_Wanderer
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just looking at the first
just looking at the first pick looks to be two lanes is this the case? or will it be like bundeigi, with the one lane set up?
marble
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Plan says two lanes with a
Plan says two lanes with a finger jetty between and another jetty to the side, the idea is that the whaleshark etc dingys can drop and pick up punters from the extra jetty so the ramp itself doesnt get so congested. We will see . .
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Brody
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Any updates Re: when work is
Any updates Re: when work is going to begin guys? we are heading up for the first week of November.
quindieselbrad
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spewn now there will be 300
spewn now there will be 300 boats loading there every day instead of 50 lol
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bsir
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Missus
The missus will be upset that shes not allowed to jump in the water to get the car ready. I'll tell her the bad news tonight.
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haha, classic
haha, classic
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n+1 (where n is the number of fishing rods you currently own); or
n-1 (where n is the number of fishing rods which would cause your significant other to dump you.