FLOATING PONTOON TO REPLACE VENUS BAY JETTY

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FLOATING PONTOON TO REPLACE VENUS BAY JETTY

Post by fishingvic » Fri Oct 26, 2018 9:27 am

FLOATING PONTOON TO REPLACE VENUS BAY JETTY

Media release
Friday 26 October 2018
FLOATING PONTOON TO REPLACE VENUS BAY JETTY
Recreational anglers at Venus Bay have welcomed the news that a 24-metre floating pontoon will replace the existing jetty and be ready for use this summer.
Victorian Fisheries Authority CEO Travis Dowling said the $200,000 pontoon would be designed to withstand extreme high and low tides and large flood events from the Tarwin River, which influence Anderson Inlet.
The State Government’s Target One Million plan has committed $100,000 towards the pontoon project because it will help get more people fishing, more often, and boost participation to one million by 2020.
“Generations of kids have learned to fish off the Venus Bay jetty over countless summers and this investment will mean thousands more can do the same,” Mr Dowling said.
In August, the South Gippsland Shire Council was forced to close the existing jetty given safety concerns about the ageing structure.
However, the Shire, Venus Bay Fishing Club and Victorian Fisheries Authority subsequently worked quickly to plan a replacement that would meet the needs of local fishers and the thousands of people who visit the area during peak holiday times.
“This is a terrific example of the fishing community working with local and state governments to deliver a great outcome that will benefit anglers, local businesses and nature-based tourism in South Gippsland,” Mr Dowling said.
Anderson Inlet is very popular with recreational anglers who target estuary perch, Australian salmon, mullet, King George whiting and flathead throughout the year.
The new L-shaped platform will feature a concrete topped surface and connect to the shore via an aluminium gangway.
Works on the adjacent boat ramp are also included in the project and will improve the ease and speed of launching.
Improving angler access and facilities is a key commitment of Target One Million, which has invested a record $46 million, including $9 million from fishing licence fees, into making fishing even better in Victoria.
Target One Million has stocked a record 6 million fish, ended commercial net fishing in Corio Bay (and all of Port Phillip by 2022) and introduced thousands of kids to the pastime through free come-n-try fishing days.
Learn more at www.vic.gov.au/targetonemillion.
Media Contact: Bronte Ryan 0409 255 140

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