Improving the boating experience includes better and more reliable access from our boating facilities to the water. That’s why we are investing from the 2023-24 Better Boating Fund into the Recreational Boating Access and Dredging Program (RBADP).
The RBADP is allocating $700,000 to seven projects to conduct and plan dredging at Victorian boat ramps, to provide better access to our world class waterways.
A list of recipients and projects is below.
| Organisation Project Funding Amount Excl GST
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| City Of Greater Geelong | Clifton Springs Boat Harbour Dredging | $135,194 |
| East Gippsland Shire | Bastion Point Dredging and safety works | $150,000 |
| Frankston City Council | Kananook Creek Dredging | $125,000 |
| Better Boating Victoria (via Parks Victoria) | Kirk Point Boat Ramp Dredging Plan | $60,000 |
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Capel Sound Foreshore CoM |
Annual Dredging of Tootgarook boat ramp channel |
$60,000 |
| Dromana Foreshore
Committee of Management |
Anthony’s Nose boat ramp dredging | $41,970 |
| Mornington Peninsula Shire Council | Mornington Peninsula Shire Boat Ramps Dredging (site TBC) |
$127,836 |
| Total | $700,000 | |
Eligible organisations comprise of the following local government, state government departments and agencies, committees of management and local waterway authorities.
Funding contributions from the applicant can include project management, committed funds from other government agencies or sources and in-kind contributions which can be substantiated.
Find further information below or please contact the team at Better Boating Victoria – BBV.Communications@vfa.vic.gov.au
The Recreational Boating Access and Dredging Program (RBADP) allocated grant funding to eligible organisations for dredging projects to ensure safer navigation at publicly accessible Victorian boating facilities.
Eligible organisations include local government, State government departments and agencies, committees of management and local waterway authorities.
A Funding Advisory Panel consisting of cross agency groups and industry stakeholders assessed the grant applications received against the funding assessment criteria. The panel will provide input into grant allocation decisions that are then recommended to the Minister for Outdoor Recreation
The public can be assured that the RBADP delivers value. Grants will be awarded to applicants who can demonstrate there is a need for the funding and that they have tested the market for quality and price. It is also important that the applicant has shown they have met appropriate project and program planning criteria when applying for funding.
BBV is a branch of the Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) and is experienced in managing grant funding programs. The Minister for Outdoor Recreation will be responsible for approving all funding allocations from the RBADP.
For more information, click here to view the program guidelines.
We’re committed to improving the boating experience across Victoria.
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