GETTING MORE PEOPLE FISHING AND BOATING ON THE PENINSULA

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GETTING MORE PEOPLE FISHING AND BOATING ON THE PENINSULA

Post by fishingvic » Wed Aug 24, 2022 1:32 pm

GETTING MORE PEOPLE FISHING AND BOATING ON THE PENINSULA


Wednesday, 24 August 2022

GETTING MORE PEOPLE FISHING AND BOATING ON THE PENINSULA

The Andrews Labor Government is getting more people fishing and boating across the Mornington Peninsula.
Minister for Fishing and Boating Sonya Kilkenny and Member for Nepean Chris Brayne today visited a number of
boat ramps on the Peninsula that’ve been earmarked for improvement, as well as stocking thousands of fish into
various waterways to provide more opportunities for locals and visitors to cast a line.
At the Fisherman’s Beach and Schnapper Point boat ramps in Mornington, detailed assessments will soon be
undertaken to help inform plans for improved facilities. The assessments will involve reviewing existing ramp
conditions, parking layouts and the opportunity to incorporate all abilities access to both ramps and jetties.
Concept designs will be released for community consultation later this year. The ramps will also benefit from
dredging works to be carried out before the busy summer season, ensuring locals and visitors can head out to fish,
tow a donut or simply cruise on the bay.
Plans will also soon be progressed to upgrade the Tootgarook boat ramp in Capel Sound. Designs will consider
improving the two-lane ramp, which is often impacted by sand accumulation and limited parking.
At Rye, nearly $100,000 in funding through the Labor Government’s Better Boating Fund Structural Maintenance
Grants Program will be put towards jetty repairs at the busy boat ramp. The original section of the structure is more
than 40 years old and requires significant maintenance to ensure safety and functionality for the scores of boaters
launching on the Peninsula.
Stage two of an upgrade at Hastings boat ramp will soon be complete, with dredging finished and a new floating
pontoon being installed to provide better access to Western Port.
The works are being led by Better Boating Victoria and form part of the Government’s $33 million Better Boating
Fund.
Freshwater fishing on the Peninsula has also been given a boost – with 2,000 rainbow trout stocked at Devilbend
Reservoir, near Moorooduc. A total of 30,000 rainbow trout and 10,000 brown trout are planned to be released
this year, with estuary perch to come just in time before Christmas.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Fishing and Boating Sonya Kilkenny
“We know the Mornington Peninsula is a popular destination for fishers and boaters – so improving these boat
ramps will boost safety and access, as well as ensure they can continue to be enjoyed by all well into the future.”
“We’re also providing more opportunities for people to cast a line by stocking trout into Devilbend Reservoir and
estuary perch later in the year – making it a great day out on the water with family, friends and loved ones.”
Quote attributable to Member for Nepean Chris Brayne
“Boating and fishing on the Mornington Peninsula go hand in hand – which is why we’re investing in providing better
facilities and stocking more fish into our waterways to encourage more people to get outdoors and spend time on
the water.”

Media contact: Sarah Vanin 0410 982 745 | sarah.vanin@minstaff.vic.gov.au

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