Bass electorate
Ms CRUGNALE (Bass) (12:54): (6331) My constituency question is to the Minister for Fishing and Boating. What is the latest information and update on the progress of the detailed concept plans for the Inverloch boat ramp and time line for the tender process for awarding contracts for the Cowes and Mahers Landing boat ramps? Recreational boating is a big part of our Bass Coast local and visitor community, gets people outdoors, into nature and onto our stunning waterways and also has an economic benefit to our coastal inlet and bay communities through visitation and tourism. Over the last 12 months Cowes and Mahers Landing sites have had detailed plans released, working towards obtaining necessary legislative approvals and converting the concept designs to get construction ready for 2022. Back in 2018 our Andrews Labor government committed to having all the licence fees and recreational registration go towards boating infrastructure and programs, as we have also invested $33 million in this Better Boating Fund. I look forward to this update, and thank you, Minister, and your department, for your support.