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“This pier is old and it’s end of life, it’s going to need some major works,” she said.<\/p>\n
“The community were worried that it’s quite unsafe.<\/p>\n
“We want to bring it back to its former glory.<\/p>\n
“The money is also for planning and design, and with construction costs going up, they’re estimating that this is what we’d need to spend on it.<\/p>\n
“We want to do it once and do it right, and this money will ensure we’re able to cover all bases.”<\/p>\n
State agency Better Boating Victoria asked for input into a potential upgrade earlier this year, which attracted responses from nearly 500 boaters who were primarily concerned with wave protection, condition of the existing jetty, need for more berths and parking.<\/p>\n
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Ms Marchant said a Labor Government would consult further on the precinct before committing to and building designs.<\/p>\n
Further south on the peninsula, the Bellarine candidate would also provide $2.2 million to Queenscliff Marine Search and Rescue for a new rescue boat.<\/p>\n
“The brave and hardworking volunteers at the Queenscliff Marine Search and Rescue unit keep our community safe,” she said.<\/p>\n
“A re-elected Andrews Labor Government will make sure they have the vessel they need to keep protecting our community on the water.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
ST LEONARDS boat ramp users will have input into how a Labor Government would spend a more-than $20-million kitty to improve the dilapidated facility. Bellarine candidate Alison Marchant has promised $20.5 million to repair and improve the boat launching pad if her party retains government this month. The promised upgrade follows a lengthy community campaign […]<\/p>\n