Unprecedented funding benefits metropolitan boating facilities

Recreational boating enthusiasts in the metropolitan area will benefit from the unprecedented allocation of more than $8.93million in State Government funding to improve boating facilities.

Announcing the latest round of Recreational Boating Facilities Scheme (RBFS) grants today, Transport Minister Troy Buswell said nine projects in the metropolitan area would share more than $1.33million.

"Projects vary in scale and scope ranging from $750,000 to the Town of East Fremantle for an upgrade of facilities at the Leeuwin boat launching facility, to $15,304 to the Town of Mosman Park to plan an upgrade of the boat ramp at Johnston Street," Mr Buswell said. 

Following calls for submissions and the review process, 53 projects received $5.37million in funding to be allocated over the next two years. The number of grants is more than double the 22 projects funded last year.

"The RBFS fosters strong partnerships between the State and local governments and other authorities which significantly benefits the boating community in WA," the Minister said.

The RBFS is managed by the Department of Transport and provides up to 75 per cent of funding for new or improved facilities which benefit recreational boat users.

Eligible authorities may also apply for planning grants which result in detailed plans, cost estimates, approvals or similar for recreational boating facilities.

Since its introduction the RBFS has seen $20.2million allocated to 282 projects throughout WA (rounds one to sixteen).

Further information about the RBFS is available at http://www.transport.wa.gov.au/rbfs  or by contacting the RBFS project officer on 9216 8917.