Title

Coastal Boat Access Points - Boat Ramps, Boat Launches, Boat Slipways 

Alternate title

BOAT_ACCESS_POINTS 

Resource Type

Dataset  

Purpose

The dataset was created for the Victorian Oil Spill Response Atlas to identify the location of boat ramps and launch sites along the Victorian Coastline and estuaries. 

Supplemental Information

History: This dataset is based on boat ramp data created for the OSRA in 2004. The original boat ramp data was collected in two files, one covering Port Phillip Bay and Western Port and the other covering other parts of Victoria. This data was updated to a Victoria wide dataset with additional points added from other sources. Relationship to other Datasets: Boat access points were digitised from information in the VicMap Hydro Structures Line, Melway (Edition 35), Aerial Photography (usually 2011-2013), VicMap 1:25,000 Topo maps and VicMap MapBook, web sites (especially Gippsland Ports website), data collected in 2004 by Marine Safety Victoria (now part of Transport Safety Victoria), and from Parks Victoria Assets dataset. Current Design Issues: The dataset was created to assist contingency planning and response to oil spills by providing information on locations for launching oil spill response equipment. Future Design Issues: New boat ramps or future upgrades to existing ramps will need to be added to the database. Related Documents: None 

Status

Completed  

Time period

2004-01-012015-06-01 

Spatial representation type

Vector  

Code

4283 

Description

General - Victoria 

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Maintenance and update frequency

As needed  

Topic category

• Environment
• Oceans
• Transportation

Use limitation

No restrictions. 

Classification

Unclassified  

Statement

Dataset Source: Boat access points were digitised from a number of data sources with validation using aerial photography. Data sources included VicMap Hydro Structures Line, Melway (Edition 35), VicMap 1:25,000 topo maps, VicMap MapBook, web sites (notably Gippsland Ports), data collected in 2004 by Marine Safety Victoria (now part of Transport Safety Victoria), and from Parks Victoria Assets dataset. Dataset Originality: Primary & Derived 

Description

Collection Method: Digitising in ArcGIS 

Description

A full Victorian coastal length assessment was completed by turning on layers from various sources (listed above) and validating using aerial photography. Web searches for "boat ramps" were performed which listed numerous public boat ramps. Boat access points were classified as "boat ramp", "boat launch" or "slipway" according to the infrastructure. Boat launches are generally natural surface (sand or earth) where the water can be accessed by a boat trailer. These are typically beach access points. Slipways are interpreted as facilities where a boat is transported to the water on rails. 

Classification

Unclassified