Big boost for NSW boaters
Minister announces $20 million fundingMinister for Roads and Ports Duncan Gay this month announced a huge funding boost for NSW boaters with a further $20 million for safety, access and infrastructure programs across the State.
"The boating sector and the 1.8 million people who go boating each year will now benefit from programs including new safety initiatives to improve the wearing of lifejackets and the service of inflatable lifejackets," said Mr Gay.
"Last year, we lost 27 lives in boating incidents so it’s important to continue our close work with key industry stakeholders to promote safe and responsible boating.
"Funding will also go toward additional Boating Safety Officers on the water this summer and improving safety sign system for boat ramps across NSW.
"We will be assisting local councils with regional infrastructure upgrades, auditing access, safety and infrastructure priorities on our major waterways, funding initiatives to help provide off-street boat trailer storage.
"We will also be looking at the need for additional infrastructure for access to Botany Bay and Sydney Harbour.
"The entire package is about putting revenue straight back into infrastructure and safety programs to support boating," Minister Gay said.
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