Palaszczuk Government boat ramp bonanza to benefit Bullock Point

Boaties can look forward to a new boat ramp facility at Bullock Point next year with the Palaszczuk Government awarding a $2 million construction contract this week.

Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey said the upgrade would deliver a new, three-lane boat ramp, floating walkway and parking facility at Bullock Point, Inskip.

“A floating walkway will be installed to help reduce congestion and assist with boat launching and retrieval during busy times,” Mr Bailey said.

“It will also provide better access for pedestrians, particularly children, people with disabilities and the elderly.

“With an increasing number of boaties accessing our waterways, it’s important we continue to upgrade much-needed facilities like this one to meet current and future demand.

“That’s why the Palaszczuk Government recently committed an additional $30 million over two years to the Marine Infrastructure Fund.

“I am thrilled that this $2 million contract has been awarded to Queensland company Pensar Pty Ltd, to deliver important infrastructure for the local boating community,” Mr Bailey said.

Gympie Regional Councillor for Division 1 Mark McDonald welcomed news the long-awaited boat ramp project was nearing construction.

“The community can expect to see works starting from early 2018,” Cr McDonald said.

“The existing ramp and parking area will need to be temporarily closed to the public to allow the works to occur and the project to be completed as quickly as possible.

“The majority of works will occur during the day, however night works may be required at times.

“Tidal times will also influence when in-water activities can occur.”

The Palaszczuk Government is contributing $1.5 million of funding towards the $2 million project via its Marine Infrastructure Fund, with Gympie Regional Council delivering the remainder.

The Palaszczuk Government also contributed $250,000 of Council’s share of this project funding, via its Building our Regions program.

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