Major upgrades to six boat ramps in Victoria
by VRFish 5 Jul 22:41 UTC
Boating Vic, Werribee South Boat Ramp © VRFish
The Minister for Outdoor Recreation Steve Dimopoulos recently announced six major ramp upgrades that will be funded via the Better Boating Fund.
At Werribee South boat ramp, an extra ramp lane and accessible pontoon will be added while the carpark and entry points will be reconfigured to improve traffic flow and create additional parking spaces.
In addition to the upgrades at Werribee, other major facility upgrades include Geelong's Limeburners Point, Schnapper Point at Mornington, Tooradin and Port Welshpool.
A new ramp will also be built at Lake Eildon's Howqua Inlet, featuring a concrete ramp and asphalt parking area. The new ramp will provide another option for those launching on the eastern side of the lake.
To view the Better Boating Fund Action Plan and for more detail on major ramp infrastructure upgrades visit Better Boating Victoria's website.
Other better Boating Victoria project updates
Below are some recent updates regarding Better Boating Victoria projects.
Lake Wallace
Boat Ramp upgrades have commenced at Lake Wallace, near Edenhope. The boat ramp will be extended by 20 metres to provide better access. While the ramp was initially funded in 2022-23, the works were held off until the water levels receded enough for crews to work.
Horseshoe Bend
Upgrades at Red Cliffs Horseshoe Bend boat ramp near Mildura are complete. The old concrete ramp was replaced with a grooved concrete surface extending deeper into the water.
Mallacoota Bastin Point
Works to complete the rock groyne at Mallacoota have been completed.
Tankerton, French Island
Works on the boat ramp at French Island are currently under way and expected to be completed by June 2025.
Rocklands Reservoir
The finishing touches on the Hynes Road boat ramp at Rocklands Reservoir is expected to be completed in June 2025.
Lang Lang
The Lang Lang boat ramp upgrade is expected to commence in July 2025 and be completed by November 2025.