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Sunday, June 20, 2010

Upgrades for boating facilities

ABOUT $110,000 will be spent by the State Government to upgrade boating facilities in the Derwent Valley and Central Highlands.Infrastructure Minister Lara Giddings, said 18 projects would be funded statewide through the Recreational Boating Fund, including:
  • $50,000 to upgrade the walkway at the Millbrook Rise boat ramp at New Norfolk
  • $60,000 to extend a rock barrier and install a navigation light and walkway on the dam wall at Arthurs Lake
“Getting out on the water – whether it’s fishing, swimming, diving or just cruising about in the beloved family ‘tinny’ – is one of the things that makes it so great to be a Tasmanian," Ms Giddings said.On average, Tasmanians own more boats than other Australians and the number of registered boats and recreational motor boat licences continues to grow strongly each year. “Part of enjoying the whole boating experience is being able to use quality facilities such as ramps and jetties," Ms Giddings said.

“Since 1998, Tasmania has taken a lead by reinvesting funds from recreational boating registrations and licences into improved infrastructure, through the Recreational Boating Fund which is managed by Marine and Safety Tasmania (MAST). Nearly $8 million has been invested in recreational boating infrastructure since the Fund commenced."

Ms Giddings said that public consultation was an important part of the Fund’s application process, ensuring that the people using the facilities are getting a say in how their registration fees are spent. “The program includes public submissions for funding, site visits, and public meetings with boating communities around the state. This process ensures that people have the chance to give input on proposed projects in their local area”.

Ms Giddings said that many of the projects funded through MAST received cooperative funding from local government, facility operators, and government agencies such as the Hydro. Boaters who would like a project considered for the next round of funding should go to the MAST website mast.tas.gov.au for further information and an application form.
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