Boating Infrastructure for Communities

The Boating Infrastructure for Communities Grants Program aims to improve access to waterways for boaters of all abilities, particularly focusing on boaters with limited mobility. It aims to enhance the boating experience by upgrading infrastructure, such as boat ramps, pontoons, and amenities, ensuring the safe and enjoyable use of NSW waterways for both recreational and commercial boating communities. This program also seeks to address environmental sustainability and safety improvements, with an emphasis on projects that align with local community needs.

Who can apply

Applications are welcomed from local councils, government agencies, community groups and the private sector.

Types of projects funded under this grant

• Disability and mobility access improvements
  • Projects may include the installation of wheelchair hoists, handrail upgrades to pontoons and installation of accessibility compliant pontoons
• Boating access improvements
  • Projects may include development of or upgrades for boat ramps, wharves, jetties, pontoons, and non-powered vessel access facilities
• Boating amenity and service improvements
  • Projects may include sewage pump-out facilities, fuel and water services, toilets, car and trailer parking, dinghy storage, vessel wash-down facilities, lighting and signage (including electronic variable message signs)
• Local dredging projects
  • Projects that provide navigable access to local boating facilities
• Strategic plans, detailed designs and feasibility studies
  • Projects may include investigations that prioritise and identify long-term boating infrastructure needs and support future boating infrastructure investment
• Priority infrastructure needs at key investment locations
  • Eligible projects are those that support priority infrastructure outcomes within the Maritime Infrastructure Plan