Boaters will have safer and easier access to Wyong River and through to Tuggerah Lake with a new boat ramp at Tacoma South, which was officially opened on Monday, August 17.
It was a joint project between the NSW Government and Central Coast Council to construct the new boat ramp, gangway, pontoon and car park.
“The previous facilities at Tacoma South were in very poor condition and only consisted of an old timber jetty which was in desperate need of replacing,” Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast, Adam Crouch said.
“The inclusion of a formalised parking area with designated boat trailer spots, including a de-rigging bay, means that a number of boaties will be able to simultaneously access the area.
“I am proud that the NSW Government committed $299,000 from the Boating Now program in addition to Council’s contribution of $231,000.”
Deputy Mayor, Jane Smith, said at the launch that with more than 170kms of estuary foreshore, it was great to see an increase in amenity and significant improvements such as the Tacoma South boat ramp, so people had better access to the waterways for recreation and enjoyment.
“It was already being used for boat launching informally, so we knew it was a popular location and it gives great access to Wyong River, so it made sense to formalise that boat ramp, and partnering with the State Government was a great opportunity to deliver ,” she said.
The only thing to be done now is to formalise some car parking, Cr Smith said.
Central Coast Mayor, Lisa Matthews, said Council was thankful to the NSW Government for the funding that has enabled Council to deliver new boating infrastructure and parking.
“I have no doubt that this new facility will prove to be an extremely well utilised public amenity now and into the warmer seasons.”
Sue Murray