By JONATHON HOWARD
NOOSA Coast Guard QF5 is hoping Noosa Council will consider a newly proposed location for its memorial wall idea, after the Noosa spit was ruled out in September.
Noosa Coast Guard is trying desperately to save for a new million-dollar rescue vessel, which will need to be purchased by 2021.
The new memorial wall site, to remember lost loved ones, would be located within the Noosa Coast Guard’s grounds at Munna Point.
The Coast Guard was required to again lodge a development application with the council before proceeding with the wall site, however early indications from the council have been positive.
Meanwhile, Noosa’s busy waterways have proved to be challenging for several boat operators during the past week.
Deputy flotilla commander QF5 Alan Hall said a large sailing vessel became stuck on a sandbar in the Noosa River
“Our vessel, John Waddams, was able to refloat the vessel and guide it to a safe anchorage,” he said.
“Next a vessel with mechanical problems was towed back across the bar and up to Davo’s boat ramp.
“And Wednesday and Thursday was spent assisting a film crew making an advert for the RACQ.”
Mr Hall reminded boaties that seasonal speed limits are now in force on the Noosa River, from T Boats all of the waters down to the Noosa Bar are six knots.
Mr Hall said the speed reduction limits were “heavily policed” and will remain in place until 31 January.
