WANTED: Boating infrastructure ideas

The QLD Department of Transport and Main Roads is seeking feedback from stakeholders and the community to assist in identifying the greatest areas of need for recreational boating facilities across the state.

The popularity of recreational boating in Queensland continues to increase as the state’s population grows. The number of boaties using the state’s public recreational facilities has increased the demand for new and improved infrastructure.

In July 2015, the Queensland Government announced an additional $30 million under the Marine Infrastructure Fund to continue the construction of new or upgraded facilities over the next two financial years.

Projects for the 2016–17 financial year have been prioritised with many of these projects now in the planning phase.

Feedback is being sought from stakeholders and the community which will assist in identifying and prioritising projects for the 2017–18 financial year and beyond.

In assessing priorities, consideration is given to facility location, environmental constraints and opportunities, the nature of recreational boating in the area, statewide equity, access to remote areas, costs and construction feasibility.

Stakeholder and community input into this program of works is a vital part of the engagement process.

Feedback on recreational boating infrastructure across the state is important to ensure it is meeting the needs of those who use it most.

Boaties and fishers from around the state are encouraged to have their say and provide feedback by accessing the online survey at
www.getinvolved.qld.gov.au for Recreational Boating page. More on the www.getinvolved.qld.gov.au