Derek Bullock
12-01-2005, 11:32 AM
Press Release
Transport & Main Roads, Paul Lucas
06/01/05
GOVT INVESTS $1.76M IN REDLANDS BOAT FACILITIES
The Queensland Government is investing $1.76 million in recreational boat facilities throughout Redland Shire this financial year.
Minister for Transport Mr Paul Lucas said today a further $660,000 has already been earmarked for 2005-06 projects.
"Redland Shire is home to 9060 of Queensland's 188,700 registered recreational boats," he said.
"The good news for Redland Shire boaties doesn't end there. My department is currently finalising the 2005-06 boating facilities program and additional boat ramps are being considered."
Mr Lucas said the Beattie Government spent $80,000 to rebuild Victoria Point's northern boat ramp and $48,000 on repairs to the Wellington Point jetty last year.
"We are also contributing $200,000 to maintaining the access channel to the Redland Shire Council-owned Raby Bay boat ramp and $419,000 for dredging Toondah Harbour," he said.
"More than $990,000 worth of safety upgrade projects will start at several Redland boat facilities by June and a further $507,000 will follow in 2005-06."
Mr Lucas said the Government's Smart State Building Fund Program included safety upgrades for pedestrian access to Clayton Rd jetty at Amity Point and Junner St and Yabby St jetties at Dunwich.
"Similar work will be carried out in 2005-06 at jetties at Elizabeth St on Coochiemudlo Island, Weinam St at Redland Bay, Masters Ave at Victoria Point and Main Rd at Wellington Point," he said.
"The works will include new hand rails, balustrades and gangways, tactile pavers for the visually impaired and improved lighting.
"The projects will improve accessibility and safety for Redland's growing number of recreational boaties and will give people with disabilities better access to jetties," Mr Lucas said.
"The upgrades will also benefit boaties using ramps, as most jetties are near boat launching facilities and can be used to unload goods and passengers, and also form part of the boat queuing facilities at ramps."
Boat ramps at Raby Bay and Weinam Creek are owned and maintained by Redland Shire Council.
The Council also manages the Queensland Transport boat ramps and is responsible for their maintenance, cleaning and sand removal.
Structural repair costs are met by Queensland Transport, in consultation with the Council. All Redland boat ramp car parks were owned and controlled by the Council.
The State Government provides recreational boating infrastructure, including jetties, pontoons, ramps and navigational aids, along the State's 7400-kilometre coastline and on many islands and inland waterways.
Mr Lucas said Queensland Transport spent $22.5 million on boating facilities and related services in 2003-04. This compared to revenue of $10 million from boat registrations.
Media contact: Sonya Gillece 3237 1947 / 0407 166 084
Transport & Main Roads, Paul Lucas
06/01/05
GOVT INVESTS $1.76M IN REDLANDS BOAT FACILITIES
The Queensland Government is investing $1.76 million in recreational boat facilities throughout Redland Shire this financial year.
Minister for Transport Mr Paul Lucas said today a further $660,000 has already been earmarked for 2005-06 projects.
"Redland Shire is home to 9060 of Queensland's 188,700 registered recreational boats," he said.
"The good news for Redland Shire boaties doesn't end there. My department is currently finalising the 2005-06 boating facilities program and additional boat ramps are being considered."
Mr Lucas said the Beattie Government spent $80,000 to rebuild Victoria Point's northern boat ramp and $48,000 on repairs to the Wellington Point jetty last year.
"We are also contributing $200,000 to maintaining the access channel to the Redland Shire Council-owned Raby Bay boat ramp and $419,000 for dredging Toondah Harbour," he said.
"More than $990,000 worth of safety upgrade projects will start at several Redland boat facilities by June and a further $507,000 will follow in 2005-06."
Mr Lucas said the Government's Smart State Building Fund Program included safety upgrades for pedestrian access to Clayton Rd jetty at Amity Point and Junner St and Yabby St jetties at Dunwich.
"Similar work will be carried out in 2005-06 at jetties at Elizabeth St on Coochiemudlo Island, Weinam St at Redland Bay, Masters Ave at Victoria Point and Main Rd at Wellington Point," he said.
"The works will include new hand rails, balustrades and gangways, tactile pavers for the visually impaired and improved lighting.
"The projects will improve accessibility and safety for Redland's growing number of recreational boaties and will give people with disabilities better access to jetties," Mr Lucas said.
"The upgrades will also benefit boaties using ramps, as most jetties are near boat launching facilities and can be used to unload goods and passengers, and also form part of the boat queuing facilities at ramps."
Boat ramps at Raby Bay and Weinam Creek are owned and maintained by Redland Shire Council.
The Council also manages the Queensland Transport boat ramps and is responsible for their maintenance, cleaning and sand removal.
Structural repair costs are met by Queensland Transport, in consultation with the Council. All Redland boat ramp car parks were owned and controlled by the Council.
The State Government provides recreational boating infrastructure, including jetties, pontoons, ramps and navigational aids, along the State's 7400-kilometre coastline and on many islands and inland waterways.
Mr Lucas said Queensland Transport spent $22.5 million on boating facilities and related services in 2003-04. This compared to revenue of $10 million from boat registrations.
Media contact: Sonya Gillece 3237 1947 / 0407 166 084