Gov Funding for NSW Boating
Seventy applications have been received for new recreational boating 
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infrastructure projects across NSW, as announced by Ports and Waterways Minister Joe Tripodi.
Eight applications were received for Sydney Harbour and another 62 for
regional NSW.
"Close to $2.5 million is available in funding for these projects," Mr Tripodi
said.
"NSW Maritime has received 70 applications from 53 different councils and
community organisations. Independent assessment committees will meet next
month to consider all of the submitted projects.
"Successful applicants are expected to be announced early in the New Year
under the united banner of the Better Boating Program."
Next year, all regional and metropolitan maritime infrastructure projects will be administered through the one program - the Better Boating Program - which
will consolidate the current funding sources.
"From next year, the combined Better Boating Program for NSW will be worth
$25 million over 5 years," Mr Tripodi said.
Just over $1 million was allocated to seven Sydney Harbour boat ramp
projects in 2007-08.
These included:
. $455,000 to Parramatta and Ryde Council for the Ermington Wharf Rd to
widen the boat ramp, replace the existing pontoon, improve traffic flow at
the ramp and undertake detailed design for further improvements to the
facility.
. $227,000 to Canada Bay Council for an upgraded boat ramp and new
pontoon at Taplin Park, Drummoyne, giving boating enthusiasts easy
access to the harbour.
. $100,000 to National Parks for the Davidson Park boat ramp that will
enable the remediation of the existing boat ramp as well as the upgrade of
engine flushing facilities and car/trailer parking to improve the amenity and
safety for boat ramp users.
As at October 2008, 28 regional maritime infrastructure projects awarded for
2007/08 - worth $1.88 million in grants.
Details of all recently approved grants are listed on the NSW Maritime website
www.maritime.nsw.gov.au/infra.html
by Office of the Hon Joe Tripodi MP 
Paynesville, VIC
