Highbankers and water pumps in (SA) South Australia.

[whitey1987]

Ive been to the SA mines site with regards to the regulations on 'recreational fossicking' with a highbanker and pump of either electric or petrol power. Like all our regulations its a very gray area. Is it legal to use a highbanker with any pump? Any thoughts or knowledge would be appreciated.

 

[G0lddigg@]

give these guys a call mate +61 6 8463 3103

http://www.minerals.dmitre.sa.gov.au/licensing_and_regulation/fossicking

 

[whitey1987]

Thats the site I went to. By mechanical means would mean that any pump would be not allowed??? Think I will just give them a ring.

 

[dryhorrors]

hey whitey, no pumps are allowed i have called and checked
but a sluice can be used provided there is water in the creek hope it helps mate

 

[whitey1987]

I have a sluice but just recently made a highbanker but was unsure on if you were allowed a pump. Bugger lol

 

[G0lddigg@]

I have a sluice but just recently made a highbanker but was unsure on if you were allowed a pump. Bugger lol

maybe you can convert your hoghbanker into a cradle

 

[whitey1987]

Yeah maybe but way more work lol. May just have to get my vics miners right and head tbat way.

 

[G0lddigg@]

true its only a day trip away