Boat ramps and facilities from Karratha to Busselton will see a major boost following the allocation of $1.5 million in W.A. State Government grants.
A total of eight projects were successful in securing funding in the latest round of the Recreational Boating Facilities Scheme (RBFS) which supports local authorities as they work to provide improved infrastructure for boat owners.
The Shire of Murray received the largest allocation with a $478,113 grant to install four new floating jetties, a universal access pathway and improved boat trailer parking at the Wharf Cove boating facility in South Yunderup, while the Shire of Shark Bay secured $314,413 to construct a new finger jetty at the Denham boat ramp.
Boating facility managers can apply to the Department of Transport for grants up to 75 per cent of the estimated project cost, with the maximum amount limited to $750,000.
The RBFS has supported a total of 456 projects across the State, with nearly $50 million in funding provided to local governments.
Applications can be made for the planning, construction or upgrade of boat launching ramps, jetties, moorings and new channels that are directly related to a public boating facility. Eligible land-based infrastructure at public boating facilities include trailer parking, toilets, fish cleaning stations, lighting and signage.
For more information about the RBFS visit: www.transport.wa.gov.au/rbfs
WA Transport Minister Rita Saffioti said “Boating is an incredibly popular pastime for many Western Australians, and investing in improvements to facilities across the State ensures we support local economies and businesses that rely on the boating industry.
“The Recreational Boating Facilities Scheme recognises and supports the important role that local governments play in providing improved and safer facilities for recreational boat owners throughout WA.
“Across its lifetime, the RBFS has supported a total of 456 projects across the State, with nearly $50 million in funding provided to local governments.
“Boat owners can also take some credit as they directly contribute to the scheme when they pay their boat registration fees.
| Applicant | Successful projects in round 27 | Grant |
| Shire of Murray | Extension of the floating jetties and new universal access path and formalising trailer parking at the Wharf Cove boating facility. | $478,113 |
| Shire of Shark Bay | Construction of a new finger jetty adjacent to the existing Denham boat ramp. | $314,413 |
| City of Greater Geraldton | Upgrade of the boat ramp concrete slabs at the Francis Street (Town Beach) boat launching facility. | $300,000 |
| City of Rockingham | Planning study for a detailed design for the upgrade of the Port Kennedy boat launching facility. | $150,000 |
| City of Mandurah | Upgrade of the boat ramp concrete slabs at the Parkridge boating facility. | $150,000 |
| City of Karratha | Planning study for a detailed design for the upgrade of the Wickham Beach boat ramp. | $56,250 |
| Shire of Wickepin | Planning study for a detailed design and associated cost estimates and approvals to construct the Lake Yealering boat ramp. | $26,294 |
| City of Busselton | Install scour protection at the boat ramp at the Old Dunsborough boat launching facility. | $24,930 |
