$40m Investment and 450 Jobs at Rozelle
Ports and Waterways Minister Joe Tripodi said Sydney's largest boat repair facility is on track to lift its first vessel from the water in November.
'The Rozelle site will house the full range of marine services.'
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Mr Tripodi said the construction of Sydney City Marine, at Rozelle Bay, was well underway and due for full completion by February 2009.
"This is the first stage of the Rozelle Bay Maritime Precinct redevelopment. When completed, this $40 million project will provide 450 jobs in boat repair and office facilities," Tripodi said.
"Sydney City Marine includes state-of-the art boat repairs, maintenance and refit facilities plus office space and room for maritime retail such as chandleries, engine manufacturers, naval architects and marine surveyors."
According to Tripodi, one of the best things about the new facility will be its environmental best practise operations and design.
"Sydney City Marine has incorporated a complete water capture, treatment and recycling system into the building design. All water which falls onto roofs and hard stand areas will be captured and purified," he said.
"The process uses innovative Australian designed filtration technology and can purify up to 25,000 litres of water a day and store 500,000 litres of harvested rainwater.
"Once Sydney City Marine is up and running the facility will be self sufficient for water usage, reducing the drain on Sydney's water supply and of course helping ensure no impurities reach the surrounding waterways.
"Sydney City Marine is also working with TAFE and other training agencies to establish a full marine training facility on the premises. "It will use its unique location to continue the long history of boat building and maintenance for which the Balmain district is renowned," Tripodi said.
by Jeni Bone 
Bermagui, NSW
