The Hodgman Liberal Government is a strong supporter of the State’s recreational boating community and recognises its contribution to the economy, particularly in regional Tasmania.
That’s why we are committed to investing in infrastructure through Marine and Safety Tasmania (MAST) to improve opportunities for boaters to get on the water safely.
Today, I was pleased to open new facilities that will help achieve the Glamorgan Spring Bay Council’s goal of making Triabunna the East Coast’s boating mecca.
A joint initiative between MAST and the council, the new four-lane, all-tide boat ramp and floating pontoon is one of the two largest in the State, and will provide for the improved launching and recovery of commercial and recreational watercraft.
The new ramp will complement the Triabunna Marina development, the first two stages of which we also opened today.
The four-stage development is designed to cater for increased commercial and recreational boats and boost the potential for other marine-related industries to come to Triabunna.
MAST provided $300,000 for the construction of the boat ramp, while the council assisted by providing a new car and trailer parking area, and will manage the facility.
Tasmanian businesses Burbury Consulting and ASD Contractors worked on the project, and have delivered a very impressive facility on a greenfield site, which makes it unique as most new boat ramps are built on established sites.