DIVE LOG Australasia

with TV, Wi-Fi, fridge, microwave, kettle, etc... and a BBQ and gear wash area outside. See Underwater photographer, Nicolas Remi saying a few words about Sea Dragon Dive Lodge at https://www.facebook.com/secondvalleyairfills/videos/2 199143443783574 . Southern Waters By Steve Reynolds

• The middle steps at Port Noarlunga jetty were repaired and re-opened by the end of July. Many thanks go to the Scuba Divers Federation of SA for pushing for a prompt result.

The Sea Dragon Dive Lodge in Second Valley

Port Noarlunga jetty

• The SDF also collaborated with SA Police to lay a new star-dropper trail to the T-section of the old Rapid Bay jetty.

• The House of Representatives passed legislation during July to set up a national Environment Protection Agency that would target businesses found to have spoilt the environment in breach of federal laws. They will target offences to do with hazardous waste, sea dumping, air quality and wildlife trafficking, and have the ability to impose fines of up to $780m for serious intentional breaches. See https://www.msn.com/en au/news/australia/federal-watchdog-planned-to-target-e nvironmental-damage/ar BB1po68l?bncnt=BroadcastNews_TopStories&ocid=ms edgdhp&FORM=BNC001&pc=U531&cvid=21deca38f72f 4ca9a2bee8a03ea987d2&ei=21 . • Marine Safety SA reported back in July that repair work on the O’Sullivan Beach Boat Ramp had been completed and there is no longer a hazard to boat ramp users. You can find out more about the recently upgraded facility at www.dit.sa.gov.au/obbr . • Marine Safety SA advises that their marine webcams are a handy way to see what the conditions are like at some of our most boating popular spots around SA. See https://marinesafety.sa.gov.au/web cameras?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1-ylevR-Ec WV2ws7QqH Q0eRZZaLPk_MzWa3cpd_oTGP7hPUVZU76yNCo_aem _SCJEtQKe-EBC18Vk9vK-RQ . • Marine Safety SA also advised that SA Infrastructure and Transport undertook routine dredging maintenance at the North Haven Boat Marina between July and September.

Rapid Bay jetties

• You need a council permit to dive, snorkel or freedive at the Whyalla jetty. Soon after the jetty was built, the local council decided that diving would interfere with the fishing there and passed bylaws making it illegal to dive there, unless with a council permit. Access to the water at the jetty is made difficult by the fact that there are no ladders or steps available there. • The Sea Dragon Dive Lodge in Second Valley is only a 10-min drive from Rapid Bay jetty. Peter & Ilona give professional air fills and provide dive tanks, weights & trolleys for hire. The lodge now boasts a new air fill compressor. Visitor accommodation is available thanks to a bedroom with a queen bed and another bedroom with 2 king size single beds, a bathroom, studio room

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DIVE LOG Australasia #408 - October ‘24

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