Traffic flow at Clifton Springs Boat Harbour is expected to improve with an extra 30 car-trailer-unit spaces and an asphalt car park seal to be added.
With Geelong and the Bellarine having the largest concentration of registered vessels (up to 10,000) in Victoria, Clifton Springs Boat Harbour provides direct access to Corio and Port Phillip bays.
Identified as a high priority facility for delivery, the upgrade is funded by the state government’s Better Boating Fund through a $350,000 contribution and a previous Boating Safety and Facilities Program grant of $250,000.
An additional $200,000 has been contributed from the commonwealth government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Program.
The City of Greater Geelong commenced site survey works on Wednesday August 9 with the new car park available for use in time for summer from December.
It is anticipated there will be limited impacts to the ramp and main car park access during the construction stage.
Federal Member for Corangamite Libby Coker said the federal government is committed to supporting local councils in their delivery of community infrastructure through the LRCI program.
“The LRCI program is all about making sure that our communities have the safe, reliable, and functional infrastructure they need,” she said.
“And anyone who knows Clifton Springs will understand just how important boating is to the local community for work, recreation, and for driving tourism throughout the North Bellarine.
“That’s why this collaboration between federal, state and local government is so important.”
Mayor Trent Sullivan said the Clifton Springs Boat Harbour allows locals and visitors to experience the beauty and wildlife of Corio Bay in a convenient location.
“I’m a regular at the Clifton Springs Boat Harbour and like my fellow boaties, I’ve watched as the facility has become increasingly popular and struggled to meet demand,” he said.
“The parking upgrade will make a significant difference to the harbour, which has been identified as a growth area, and the City team is pleased to be delivering the works.”
