Quarantine Bay Pontoon
Upgrade current pontoon to include an extension to the finger pontoon jetty and the upgrade of the original timber jetty as a recreational fishing platform not for mooring.
Summary/Background
The following scope of works has been delivered at the site:
- Renewal and extension of the finger pontoon jetty
- Assessment of existing timber jetty for ongoing use as a recreational platform
- Works designed and constructed within environmental and heritage regulations
Purpose
The overarching purpose of this project was to improve the standard of this recreational boating facility, utilised by locals and visitors alike. The new pontoon meets user expectations and peak period capacity demands.
Council’s Maritime Infrastructure Plan (February 2014) identified the installation of additional pods to the pontoon to increase capacity in the medium/long term scope of work.
Funding
Total project funding = Pontoon $395,000
- TFNSW = $330,000
- BVSC contribution = $65,000
Total project funding = Jetty Upgrade
- $153,000 Recreational Fishing Trust DPI
Community Strategic Plan link
Feedback from the Eden area in response to the “Understanding Our Place” community engagement process, which subsequently informed the Community Strategic Plan (CSP), included “improved recreation facilities and spaces”. This feedback links to CSP Outcome 1 Active and Healthy Communities; specifically the second goal of this outcome of “access to good quality recreation and sporting facilities”.
Who to talk to
- Matt Collins
Council's Recreation Projects Supervisor
Ph: 02 6499 2140
Email: mcollins@begavalley.nsw.gov.au
Project timeline
- This project has been completed
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