33 upvotes, 2 direct replies (showing 2)
View submission: Health reminder after the sky has fallen
I’m confused by your comment.. it says “illegal” right there in the key so the person you’re replying to is correct or the image is incorrect?
Comment by PressReset77 at 03/02/2025 at 01:25 UTC
12 upvotes, 3 direct replies
In typical Melbourne fashion, it’s illegal but the penalties are not specified, see below. I also checked a few of the other government websites (EPA etc) and they didn’t shed any further light on the matter. Personally, given the levels of contamination atm, I wouldn’t be going near any of those beaches 😂
“Penalty for Swimming in Port Phillip Bay
According to the information provided, there are laws about the responsible use of personal watercrafts and jet skis under the Marine Safety Act 2010 (Vic) in Port Phillip Bay. However, the penalty for swimming when it is illegal in Port Phillip Bay is not explicitly stated.
The laws include that personal watercrafts and other vessels are not permitted to enter or remain in dedicated swimming-only zones. On-the-spot fines are applicable for operators found to be contravening these rules, but it does not specify the penalty for swimmers”.
Comment by alchemicaldreaming at 03/02/2025 at 02:25 UTC
1 upvotes, 1 direct replies
The legend itself is correct, but the map is showing 'Poor' water quality rather than sites where it is 'Illegal'. It'd be great to see where the actual 'Illegal' areas were though!
The colours of the legend are not different enough to show the difference between the two ratings clearly.