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16-06-2004, 10:51 AM
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Transport & Main Roads, Paul Lucas
15/06/04
$7.4M FOR RAMPS, DREDGING & JETTIES
Boaties throughout the State will benefit from a $7.4 million marine infrastructure program over the next financial year.
Transport Minister Paul Lucas said today's 2004-05 State Budget would enable Queensland Transport to start building several new boat ramps as well as continuing its upgrading program.
"Ramps are being planned for Hervey Bay, at Inarlinga in the Johnstone Shire, and at Pumpkin Creek in the Livingstone Shire," Mr Lucas said.
"Queensland Transport will spend $650,000 in 2004-05 to provide these ramps as part of the Boating Infrastructure Capital Program."
Queensland Transport provides recreational boating infrastructure along the State's 7400 kilometres of mainland coastline, as well as many inland waterways and islands, for Queensland's 180,000 registered recreational vessels.
The Statewide Boating Infrastructure Capital program for new capital projects in 2004-05 includes:
* $2 million to dredge the Coomera River and Northern Channel of the Broadwater at the Gold Coast;
* A major dredging strategy project at Port Douglas;
* Works on the Gold Coast sand bypass jetty; and
* An upgrade of the William Gunn jetty at Manly.
"This program is essential to improve access for recreational vessel owners throughout Queensland," Mr Lucas said.
"The State Government and local authorities are co-operating to deliver better facilities for boaties throughout the State.
"Queensland Transport provides ramps and their navigation aids, while local governments provide the land-based infrastructure, including access roads, car and trailer parking."
Mr Lucas said new public boat launching facilities could include a complete new facility, ramp widening or relocation and protective rock walls.
Decisions about additional boating infrastructure are based on a range of factors including analysis of boat registrations, expected population changes, and information from councils and boating groups.
Maritime Safety Queensland conducts recreational boating surveys every two years.
Media inquiries: Alison Smith 3237 1947 or 0407 166 084 or Paul Childs 3237 1942 or 0407 131 654
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Transport & Main Roads, Paul Lucas
15/06/04
$7.4M FOR RAMPS, DREDGING & JETTIES
Boaties throughout the State will benefit from a $7.4 million marine infrastructure program over the next financial year.
Transport Minister Paul Lucas said today's 2004-05 State Budget would enable Queensland Transport to start building several new boat ramps as well as continuing its upgrading program.
"Ramps are being planned for Hervey Bay, at Inarlinga in the Johnstone Shire, and at Pumpkin Creek in the Livingstone Shire," Mr Lucas said.
"Queensland Transport will spend $650,000 in 2004-05 to provide these ramps as part of the Boating Infrastructure Capital Program."
Queensland Transport provides recreational boating infrastructure along the State's 7400 kilometres of mainland coastline, as well as many inland waterways and islands, for Queensland's 180,000 registered recreational vessels.
The Statewide Boating Infrastructure Capital program for new capital projects in 2004-05 includes:
* $2 million to dredge the Coomera River and Northern Channel of the Broadwater at the Gold Coast;
* A major dredging strategy project at Port Douglas;
* Works on the Gold Coast sand bypass jetty; and
* An upgrade of the William Gunn jetty at Manly.
"This program is essential to improve access for recreational vessel owners throughout Queensland," Mr Lucas said.
"The State Government and local authorities are co-operating to deliver better facilities for boaties throughout the State.
"Queensland Transport provides ramps and their navigation aids, while local governments provide the land-based infrastructure, including access roads, car and trailer parking."
Mr Lucas said new public boat launching facilities could include a complete new facility, ramp widening or relocation and protective rock walls.
Decisions about additional boating infrastructure are based on a range of factors including analysis of boat registrations, expected population changes, and information from councils and boating groups.
Maritime Safety Queensland conducts recreational boating surveys every two years.
Media inquiries: Alison Smith 3237 1947 or 0407 166 084 or Paul Childs 3237 1942 or 0407 131 654
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