There are two designated zones.
Designated zones represent a regulatory boundary to clearly define the responsibilities and jurisdiction of the Australian Naval Nuclear Power Safety Regulator with that of the Commonwealth nuclear safety Regulator, the Australian Radiation Protection And Nuclear Safety Agency and state radiation safety regulators.
Designated zones are the Stirling designated zone known as HMAS Stirling at Garden Island in Western Australia, and the Osborne designated zone known as Osborne Naval Shipyard in South Australia.
A designated zone is a regulatory boundary and does not represent an exclusion zone for the public.
- For example, there are no changes to existing public access arrangements in and around HMAS Stirling and Cockburn Sound.
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For decades, when Naval platforms have berthed at HMAS Stirling or moved around Cockburn Sound, the Navy has restricted access to some areas for safety and security reasons. These same arrangements will not change due to the introduction of a designated zone.
Stirling Designated Zone
Stirling Designated Zone is located on and around Garden Island in Western Australia.
Osborne Designated Zone
Osborne Designated Zone is located in Osborne Naval Shipyard in South Australia.
