NSW Government's Funding Boost for Local Maritime Projects
Local councils and a boating club from across the State will soon benefit from an injection of funds for repair and maintenance works to maritime infrastructure as part of the Boating Asset Maintenance Program.
Minister for Transport, Veterans and Western Sydney David Elliott said the NSW Government had committed almost half a million dollars to 21 boating infrastructure maintenance and repair projects which would be delivered in partnership with nine local councils and a club.
“Many asset owners around the state face numerous difficulties and challenges in trying to maintain and repair boating infrastructure – particularly after the severe weather and flooding events this state has been through,” Mr Elliott said.
“The Boating Asset Maintenance Program is a new $2 million Boating Now sub-program that was announced in August 2022 to provide crucial funding to owners of boating infrastructure.
“We have listened to feedback and this funding will go a long way towards helping owners bring maritime infrastructure such as pontoons, wharves, jetties, boat ramps and trailer parking back to optimal condition for the safety and benefit of all users.
“Minor maintenance and repair work goes a long way to improving the usability of boating assets which have experienced general wear and tear over a number of years.”
Councils received grants between $11,000 and $60,000 towards projects such as the replacement of deteriorated timber decking on pontoons, repair of timber railings and fixtures, renewal of line markings in car parks and trailer bays to maintenance of jetties including the re-application of anti-slip paint.
The successful applicants are:
- Bogan Shire ($30,000)
- City of Canada Bay ($60,000)
- Eurobodalla Shire Council ($20,000 and $30,000 for two projects)
- Inner West Council ($5,000, $10,000, $15,000 and $20,000 for four projects)
- Mosman Council (two projects each worth $30,000)
- Nambucca Valley Council ($30,000)
- Northern Beaches Council ($16,440 and $7200 for two projects)
- Shoalhaven City Council (S11,500, $13,000, $14,500 and $21,000 for four projects)
- Woollahra Council ($18,708 and $30,000 for two projects)
- the Woollahra Sailing Club ($11,000)
- NSW Maritime Executive Director, Mark Hutchings said the funding was vital in helping boating asset owners ensure all facilities were safe and accessible and could be enjoyed by all members of the general boating public.
“The Boating Now team is looking forward to working with all successful applicants to help ensure the successful delivery of their projects,” Mr Hutchings said.
Now in its fourth round, the Liberals and Nationals Boating Now program has invested in about 330 projects since it began in 2014.
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