Over $2 million in NSW Government funding will go into boating infrastructure projects listed as priorities in two Regional Boating Plans for the Central Coast.
Minister for the Central Coast Mr Rob Stokes and Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein announced the boost to boating on the Central Coast on Friday, February 20, with a commitment to fund a package of new boating infrastructure projects for the region.
“These works will deliver accessible, modern and safe boating infrastructure where it is needed most on the Central Coast,” Mr Holstein said. “This is a prime example of how the NSW Government is delivering for the Central Coast.”
Key projects in the Gosford LGA include a Koolewong Boat Ramp Upgrade – including pontoon installation and car park upgrade; Terrigal Haven ocean boat ramp upgrade and access improvements; and formalised Dinghy Storage throughout Gosford LGA.
It is expected that the projects will be delivered by the end of 2017. Mr Stokes said these projects would give Central Coast boaties better quality facilities as well as improved safety and accessibility.
“We have worked extremely hard to get this right,” Mr Stokes said. “We’ve worked closely with the local community to identify what the key issues are on the Central Coast. “Thanks to the feedback received from our stakeholders, I’m confident that we now have the right plans that are tailored to meet the needs of boaters on the Central Coast.”
Media release,
20 Feb 2015
Andrew Priestley,
Office of Rob Stokes MP