Mordialloc
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Mordialloc Boat Ramp
| 26/02/2010
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I used Mordialloc ramp today and the depth issues still haven't been sorted out after 8 years, on the way out it was pumping so much mud I could hardly get the boat to move and then the motor bottomed out on the way back in causing the over heat alarm to activate and I had to push it free with the oars and paddle the last 20m back to the ramp and this is only a 4.5m halfcab. I'll never use this ramp again and wouldn't recommend it to my worst enemy. And to top it all off, the ramp fees have now gone up to $2 per hour or $8 per day. |
| 12/10/02
Glen Agnew: parkdale research@bigpond.com |
The Council run ramp in Governor Rd is good with the jettes easily accessable. However the waterway from the ramp to the railway bridge is very shallow (<0.5 metre) and full of goo mud heavily contaminated with heavy metals. The body responsible for this section of the Mordialloc creek is Melbourne Water. With the cooperation of Kingston Council, dredging of the creek has been undertaken from the mouth to the railway bridge, but not beyond. Advice: If you want to keep your motor water pump in good condition and not stir up polluted materials for carriage into Port Phillip Bay, dont use it. |
| 25/10/02
Glen Agnew: parkdale research@bigpond.com |
Recently this ramp has undergone an upgrade to access
platforms. The original fixed structures have been removed and replaced by a floating system of pontoons. The cost per day for usage (inc. parking) is $5.50. Plenty of loose change required. However the responsible body for the stretch of waterway from the ramp to the railway bridge, Melbourne Water, as far as can be ascertained at this point in time, has not increased water depth. Heed the previous warning re pumping mud through your engine. |
| 7/11/02
Glen Agnew: parkdale research@bigpond.com
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Here is one of the photos as promised. My previous comments re shallow water still apply and will do so for at least 6 months. The resposible authorities who have a vested interest are the City of Kingston (parking and launch fees - $5.50/launch coins required), Melbourne Water Corporation (uses this waterway as a drain for the entire Dandenong Valley), Parks Victoria (responsibility for safe boating). EPA has a seat on the dredging committe involving the above, and whose recommendation is forwarded to DNRE for authorization to effect any improvements ie. dredging. |
Last changed: 8.11.02
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