Central Coast boating and fishing enthusiasts now have safer access to Lake Macquarie following upgrade works to the popular boat ramp at Chain Valley Bay.
Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said more than $513,410 had been spent to deliver an upgrade to the boat ramp carpark, comprising A $375,000 grant from the NSW Government’s Boating Now program and $138,410M from Central Coast Council.
Council also undertook the works in Mulloway Reserve which included the construction of a new sealed carpark with formal line marking and signage to accommodate 12 car and 12 car and trailer parking spaces, Crouch said.
“The works also included accessible parking and new pavement for improved accessibility, turning and approach bay, perimeter fencing and a derigging area,” he said.
“These works have been completed just in time for summer which is great for the local economy as our waterways are popular with locals and tourists alike.
“This upgrade provides a safe and functional asset for the community and visitors to our region who can also enjoy the adjoining foreshore reserve, picnic area and play space.”
Council’s Administrator, Rik Hart, said the upgrade to the carpark has been completed just in time for summer.
“Our waterways are a popular recreation for locals and tourists alike, especially during the warmer weather,” Hart said.
“This upgrade will provide a safe and functional asset for the community and visitors to our region to support the boat ramp, jetty and use of the adjoining foreshore reserve, picnic area and playspace.”
The Boating Now program, now in its fourth round, has invested in about 330 projects since it began in 2014, providing funding to improve maritime infrastructure and facilities across NSW.
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Media release, Nov 22
Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch