16 May 2020
Dear Andrew Constance and Jamie Parker,
This petition is sent to you on behalf of many concerned residents in Birchgrove who are extremely distressed by the dry dock that has been moored in Snails Bay since Christmas.
We are asking that it be moored elsewhere, preferably in a part of the harbour that is larger and less residential.
This huge, hideously ugly steel box was, for some unknown reason, and with no consultation with the local community, moored in our bay. It is privately owned by Noakes and was originally meant to be moored over in Berrys Bay but due to objections from their residents it has since been relocated to Snails Bay. We would like to know the reasoning behind it being relocated here as we believe there are several other moorings available, which are in non-residential areas which would be more suitable. In its current location it cannot be used, and it obstructs the view of the harbour from all locations within Snails Bay which we believe dominates and destroys the beauty of the bay.
Our bay is a small, lovely part of Sydney Harbour; however unfortunately over the years we have watched this area become somewhat of a dumping ground for much of the junk that arrives in Sydney Harbour. The residents live here because of its beauty and to enjoy our harbour and thousands of people throughout Sydney come visit here for the same reason.
From our understanding, the dry dock has been moored here while legal issues between the residents of Berrys Bay and Noakes are resolved regarding its proposed return to Berrys Bay. Legal battles such as these can go on for a very long time and we do not want it to remain situated here while this ongoing legal matter drags on.
In additional to the dry docks impact on the aesthetics of Snails Bay, we believe the dry dock poses serious safety concerns due to the poor state of the timber dolphins to which it is fixed. The degradation, unstable condition of the timber dolphins has previously been reported to the authorities on several occasions but has not been addressed to date. Now there are further safety concerns, as people have been seen several times swimming out to the dock, climbing to the top and jumping off.
We are hoping that you will understand our reasoning for wanting this dry dock relocated away from Snails Bay immediately. We look forward to your formal response. This petition gained signatures of more than 60 residents in the space of one week. We imagine we will get many more once when we are able to have a public meeting again. We do not plan to stop until it is removed.
Regards
The residents of Snails Bay
Updates
November 19, 2021
The reception this petition has received confirms that the community remains deeply committed to restoring the integrity of Snails Bay. This growing momentum serves as a clear indication that the presence of the dry dock is unacceptable to those who value our local landscape.
16 Comments
A dock such as this should not be stationed in a residential area of inner Sydney Harbour
The dumping of other peoples large pieces of rubbish in Snails Bay has to stop. I walk past there every week and was shocked to see this last piece of junk a large grey dry dock. Why hasn't something been done with the parts of a floating restaurant that was also dumped there a couple of years ago. It is a disgrace.
I do not want the floating dry dock to be given approval to operate in Berry's Bay NSW. This is a beautiful Bay enjoyed by residents of the area and many visitors to the area. The floating dry dock operation will had environmental pollutants, be visually obstructive and intrusive and operational noise will disturb the home to many animals and people.
If the Dolphins are unsafe and that is documented can they be insured. If a barge breaks free of its mooring, crashes into a ferry or ship etc. Who excepts responsibility-the lease holder, the Government ? Interesting times ahead during the new Western Harbour tunnel construction
Once cleaned up it will make a wonderful sunken reef for fish and divers, in a pleasant land far away.
Hi Jenny, I'm a reporter with Channel 9 and wanted to cover the State Government using Snails Bay as a dumping ground. Would you be free for a quick chat? My number is 0478468999. Thanks Sophie Walsh
Still there Feb 2021 with all the rest of the junk creating a eyesore . Sea gulls use the pieces for nesting and it is awful to watch the boats arrive to remove eggs and possibly chicks under a licence from OEH to harm.
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16 May 2020
Dear Andrew Constance and Jamie Parker,
This petition is sent to you on behalf of many concerned residents in Birchgrove who are extremely distressed by the dry dock that has been moored in Snails Bay since Christmas.
We are asking that it be moored elsewhere, preferably in a part of the harbour that is larger and less residential.
This huge, hideously ugly steel box was, for some unknown reason, and with no consultation with the local community, moored in our bay. It is privately owned by Noakes and was originally meant to be moored over in Berrys Bay but due to objections from their residents it has since been relocated to Snails Bay. We would like to know the reasoning behind it being relocated here as we believe there are several other moorings available, which are in non-residential areas which would be more suitable. In its current location it cannot be used, and it obstructs the view of the harbour from all locations within Snails Bay which we believe dominates and destroys the beauty of the bay.
Our bay is a small, lovely part of Sydney Harbour; however unfortunately over the years we have watched this area become somewhat of a dumping ground for much of the junk that arrives in Sydney Harbour. The residents live here because of its beauty and to enjoy our harbour and thousands of people throughout Sydney come visit here for the same reason.
From our understanding, the dry dock has been moored here while legal issues between the residents of Berrys Bay and Noakes are resolved regarding its proposed return to Berrys Bay. Legal battles such as these can go on for a very long time and we do not want it to remain situated here while this ongoing legal matter drags on.
In additional to the dry docks impact on the aesthetics of Snails Bay, we believe the dry dock poses serious safety concerns due to the poor state of the timber dolphins to which it is fixed. The degradation, unstable condition of the timber dolphins has previously been reported to the authorities on several occasions but has not been addressed to date. Now there are further safety concerns, as people have been seen several times swimming out to the dock, climbing to the top and jumping off.
We are hoping that you will understand our reasoning for wanting this dry dock relocated away from Snails Bay immediately. We look forward to your formal response. This petition gained signatures of more than 60 residents in the space of one week. We imagine we will get many more once when we are able to have a public meeting again. We do not plan to stop until it is removed.
Regards
The residents of Snails Bay
Updates
November 19, 2021
The reception this petition has received confirms that the community remains deeply committed to restoring the integrity of Snails Bay. This growing momentum serves as a clear indication that the presence of the dry dock is unacceptable to those who value our local landscape.
16 Comments
The FDD should be removed from Sydney harbour residential areas and relocated to Darwin or Yamba which may have a use for it. The FDD is currently not in survey and needs to be sunk and refloated with a boat in it to check its stability after so much material has been removed from it. If I had a 500 -750 t boat I would be very reluctant to allow my boat to be used as a test for an unproven FDD as it may capsize in the process.
A dock such as this should not be stationed in a residential area of inner Sydney Harbour
The dumping of other peoples large pieces of rubbish in Snails Bay has to stop. I walk past there every week and was shocked to see this last piece of junk a large grey dry dock. Why hasn't something been done with the parts of a floating restaurant that was also dumped there a couple of years ago. It is a disgrace.
I do not want the floating dry dock to be given approval to operate in Berry's Bay NSW. This is a beautiful Bay enjoyed by residents of the area and many visitors to the area. The floating dry dock operation will had environmental pollutants, be visually obstructive and intrusive and operational noise will disturb the home to many animals and people.
If the Dolphins are unsafe and that is documented can they be insured. If a barge breaks free of its mooring, crashes into a ferry or ship etc. Who excepts responsibility-the lease holder, the Government ? Interesting times ahead during the new Western Harbour tunnel construction
Once cleaned up it will make a wonderful sunken reef for fish and divers, in a pleasant land far away.
Hi Jenny, I'm a reporter with Channel 9 and wanted to cover the State Government using Snails Bay as a dumping ground. Would you be free for a quick chat? My number is 0478468999. Thanks Sophie Walsh
Still there Feb 2021 with all the rest of the junk creating a eyesore . Sea gulls use the pieces for nesting and it is awful to watch the boats arrive to remove eggs and possibly chicks under a licence from OEH to harm.
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The FDD should be removed from Sydney harbour residential areas and relocated to Darwin or Yamba which may have a use for it. The FDD is currently not in survey and needs to be sunk and refloated with a boat in it to check its stability after so much material has been removed from it. If I had a 500 -750 t boat I would be very reluctant to allow my boat to be used as a test for an unproven FDD as it may capsize in the process.