Seqwater Chief Operations Officer Stuart Cassie said increase in visitation to SEQ lakes meant people had to be even more mindful of their safety and the safety of others, on and off the water.

“We have more than 2.7 million people visit our lakes to enjoy various recreation activities each year, with the majority of people heading to these spots during summer,” Mr Cassie said.
 
“During these particularly busy periods, our rangers and compliance officers work with Queensland Police and other agencies like Marine Safety Queensland to patrol and enforce safe and responsible behaviour.

“However, we can’t be everywhere, so we rely on visitors to Play it safe and keep safety front of mind and observe the rules at these sites. 

“This includes swimming in designated areas, observing the on-water speed limits and distance rules, not operating vessels intoxicated or drug-affected and travelling in an anti-clockwise direction when water skiing.”

Mr Cassie said the high summer temperatures forecast sun safety was also an essential part of protecting lake visitors.

“When you visit our recreation areas, make sure you bring plenty of water to stay hydrated and practice good sun safety – measures like wearing a wide-brimmed hat, sun-protective clothing and broad-spectrum sunscreen,” Mr Cassie said.

For those planning on visiting a Seqwater-managed lake or park this summer, it’s recommended to first visit Seqwater’s website, social media pages or its free app to be aware of latest recreation and safety notices.