Boat ramps and other fishing infrastructure projects on the Far South Coast have netted $2.48 million from the NSW Government.
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Bega Valley Shire Council and Eurobodalla Shire Council projects will be funded under the Boating Now Program.
Bega MP Andrew Constance said the projects were:
* Rebuilding the existing three lane boat ramp, a pontoon extension and car park upgrade at Bermagui Harbour on the Bermagui River;
* Building a new three lane boat ramp and upgrading the pontoon and access road at Pambula Lake boat ramp at Broadwater on Pambula Lake;
* Building a 30-metre long boat rigging bay, upgrading the boat wash-down area with improvements to the pavement and an additional tap, extending the southern pontoon and upgrading signage and lighting at Hanging Rock boat ramp at Batemans Bay on the Clyde River;
* Replacing the existing pontoon with a new pontoon at Apex Park boat ramp at Narooma on the Wagonga Inlet;
* Installing line marking and lighting, upgrading signposting, improving the boat wash-down bay and the existing rock wall between the boat ramp and the jetty at the Mossy Point boat ramp at Mossy Point on the Tomaga River;
* Building a new pontoon, toilet facilities and lighting as well as upgrading car parking and installing a pollutant trap at Brierleys boat ramp at Moruya on the Moruya River.
Mr Constance said the program was funded from boating licence and registration fees.
Mr Constance said 69 projects were funded around the state.
"We are offering delivery partners up to 25 per cent of the grant value up front to help fast-track the planning and delivery of projects to stimulate local economies," he said.
"As part of the new round of funding, $2 million has been set aside for boating infrastructure to be repaired quickly following damage caused by severe weather events such as storms and bushfires.
"The remaining funding will be allocated to priority infrastructure outcomes identified in the 2018 Maritime Infrastructure Plan, which provides strategic guidance for investing in maritime infrastructure, with the outcomes that are receiving funding to be announced later this year."
The Boating Now Program also contributes to achieving the outcomes for the ten-year Marine Estate Management Strategy to coordinate the management of the marine estates in NSW.
The Boating Now Round 3 allocation is in addition to the $70 million investment since the program commenced in 2015.
"Maritime infrastructure is an essential enabler for recreational boaters, important coastal industries and foreshore experiences for locals and visitors."