A boat ramp in East Geelong will receive major infrastructure upgrades to help more people get out and enjoy the outdoors.
Stage two upgrades of Limeburners Point’s boat ramp will be funded through the state government’s Better Boating Fund to improve the Geelong facility.
Minister for Outdoor Recreation Steve Dimopoulos said the boat ramp upgrades would help people to continue cherishing their “time spent on the water”.
“This is great for local communities and will benefit local economies, by reeling in more visitors to the regions,” he said.
“Having user-friendly facilities, better access through dredging and convenient locations to launch helps to create an even better boating experience.”
Member for Geelong Christine Couzens said the Geelong community would greatly benefit from the upgrades at Limeburners Point.
“These upgrades ensure boating remains accessible and enjoyable for families right across Geelong, while also supporting local jobs and our visitor economy,” she said.
The Better Boating Fund will also support upgrades at Werribee South Boat Ramp, Schnapper Point at Mornington, Tooradin and Port Welshpool. A new ramp will also be built at Lake Eildon’s Howqua Inlet.
Victorian Fisheries Authority chief executive Travis Dowling said funding was allocated to initiatives helping to improve things like safety, waterway management and boating education.
“The best part is the Better Boating Fund ensures it’s free to launch and park at all of Victoria’s 400-plus public boat ramps, so there’s no excuses not to go fishing every day,” he said.
