Thursday, 24 March 2022

Gippsland East electorate

Mr T BULL (Gippsland East) (14:44): (6288) My constituency question is to the Minister for Fishing and Boating, and the information I seek is whether the minister is aware of the need for a boat ramp upgrade at Metung. The Shaving Point area of Metung is named Shaving Point because it is so deep that the steamers used to shave that point back in the old days—a bit of trivia for you there, Speaker. The boat ramp there is in disrepair, and the whole area, which includes a car park and park area, is also in need of a face lift. But I am asking this question because the boat ramp is of key importance to the tourism industry in Metung. It desperately needs an upgrade, and I am seeking not only for the minister to understand that issue but I also believe a grant application is pending, and I encourage her to give that extremely strong consideration.