Old4New

Lifejacket upgrade voucher program

Due to previous success and high demand, the OLD4NEW lifejacket program will run again this summer.

Marine Safety Officers swapped 4000 old, damaged, unsuitable or non-compliant lifejackets at 26 metropolitan and regional boat ramps during the 2017-18 OLD4NEW lifejacket upgrade program.

What is OLD4NEW?

New lifejacket laws came into effect in South Australia on December 1st 2017 to require lifejacket wearing on boats in certain circumstances.

The OLD4NEW lifejacket upgrade voucher exchange program helps boaters to upgrade their old lifejackets for new, safer types which are comfortable and functional.

The program accepts old, damaged, non-compliant or unsuitable lifejackets from the public in exchange for a $20 voucher, which can be redeemed at any of the participating stores when purchasing a new lifejacket as long as it meets the Australian Standard AS 4758.

Click on this link to view lifejacket requirements, or call 1300 183 046 to obtain a print copy.

How can I swap my old lifejacket and use the voucher?

Swap your old lifejacket for a $20 OLD4NEW voucher at the locations listed below between January and March 2019. Marine Safety Officers will usually be at the main boat ramp in the town – look for the big blue van.

You can redeem your $20 OLD4NEW voucher when purchasing any type of lifejacket from participating stores as long as it meets the Australian Standard AS 4758. The retailer will be reimbursed by DPTI.

Vouchers must be redeemed by April 30 2019. A maximum of two vouchers are available per person. Find all terms and conditions here.

You can also visit the big blue van to pick up boating safety information and discuss boating safety with the Marine Safety Officers.

OLD4NEW locations and dates

JANUARY

Monday 21 January	12pm-3pm	Mt Gambier – Cave Gardens car park
Tuesday 22 January	12pm-2pm	Robe – Lake Butler Marina boat ramp
Friday 25 January	12pm-2pm	O’Sullivan Beach boat ramp
Saturday 26 January	10am-12pm 2pm-4pm	North Haven boat ramp West Beach boat ramp
Sunday 27 January	12pm-2pm	St Kilda boat ramp

FEBRUARY

Wednesday 6 February	11am-2pm	O’Sullivan Beach boat ramp
Thursday 7 February	10am-1pm	West Beach boat ramp
Friday 8 February	9am-11am	St Kilda boat ramp
Saturday 9 February	11am-2pm	Encounter Bay boat ramp
Friday 15 February	11am-2pm	North Haven boat ramp
Thursday 21 February	3pm-6pm	Murray Bridge boat ramp – Sturt Reserve
Friday 22 February	3pm-6pm	Mannum boat ramp – Maryann Reserve
Saturday 23 February	9am-11am 2.30pm-5.30pm	Ceduna – Puckridge boat ramp Streaky Bay Slidys Rd Beach ramp
Sunday 24 February	3pm-6pm	Port Lincoln – Stenross Slipway boat ramp
Monday 25 February	1pm-3pm	Port Pirie boat ramp

MARCH

Friday 1 March	9am-11am 3pm-5pm	St Kilda boat ramp West Beach boat ramp
Friday 8 March	3pm-5pm	Port Broughton boat ramp
Saturday 9 March	9am-11am	Wallaroo boat ramp
Sunday 10 March	10am-12pm	Port Vincent Marina boat ramp
Thursday 14 March	4pm-6pm	Murray Bridge boat ramp – Sturt Reserve
Friday 15 March	4pm-6pm	Mannum boat ramp – Maryann Reserve
Sunday 24 March	10.30am-12.30pm	Renmark boat ramp

What if I can't attend one of the locations?

If you can’t attend one of the locations, you can visit the Regency Park Service SA centre on Kateena Street with your old lifejacket to obtain a voucher.

I have a voucher from the 2017-18 OLD4NEW Program, can I still use it?

Unfortunately, no, vouchers obtained during the 2017-18 OLD4NEW Program expired on 30 April 2018.

What happens to the old lifejackets?

Old lifejackets which accumulate during the program will, where possible be re-purposed by being packaged and donated to communities where no other safety equipment is available. Lifejackets which do not meet a standard, are damaged or in poor condition will be disposed by recycling.

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