Jet skiers and boaters now have more banking area at Pykes Creek Reservoir following zoning changes.
Southern Rural Water has developed zones at the creek to allow for one access area to cater for water skiing and a larger area for mooring vessels.
Water supply manager Edward Smith said the new zones would increase the safety for all those on the water over summer.
“These days, the number of jet skis at Pykes far outweighs the number of boats and other vessels put together,” Mr Smith said.
“That means there are a lot more vessels on the water to manage, and we need more bank areas where they can moor when they’re not being used.”
Mr Smith said Southern Rural Water had also created a separate area for “non-motorised” craft, such as canoes.
“This way, water skiers, jet skiers and canoeists can all use the reservoir more safely,” he said.
For safety reasons, there is a cap of 80 vessels on the water at any one time.
The changes have been endorsed by the Pykes Creek community advisory committee to help plan for long-term management of the recreational facilities at the reservoir.
For more information about the zoning changes, call South Rural Water on 1300 139 510.
