Master plan for Patterson River

The Boating Industry of Victoria (BIAV) has applauded and thanked the Minister for Ports David Hodgett, the Napthine Government & local MP for Carrum Donna Bauer for the funding of a master plan for better car and trailer parking facilities for anglers and boating enthusiasts at Patterson River Launching Way.

The funding comes from the Boating Safety and Facilities Program (BSFP)

The Boating Industry, through the BSFP $60,000 funding grant, will engage with Kingston City Council and Parks Victoria to develop a precinct plan for the Patterson River launching facility, to utilise existing facilities with other unused land areas to increase capacity and deal with parking overflow during peak demand for the launching facilities.

This project and master plan is the first step in the development of more efficient boat launching facilities in the State.

The BIAV said it welcomes the recognition and importance that Minister Hodgett and the Napthine Government places on recreational boating in the State along with its commitment to improving Victoria’s boating infrastructure.

"The Patterson River facility is one of the most popular destinations for getting out on the water and is in high demand during peak times. We are delighted to be able to work with the local agencies to develop a master plan for this precinct that can be a spring board for other important launching facilities throughout the state," said Paul Benjamin, President of the BIAV.

The Paterson River facility is one of the largest launching facilities in the southern hemisphere and is a very important part of the local Community at Carrum. The Victorian boating community and industry significantly contributes to the Victorian economy through licensing fees and vessel registration fees, and the local boat manufacturing industry is creating jobs for Victorians and servicing the Australian and export markets.