Parking works complete at Limeburners Point

BETTER boating has become a reality in Geelong with more than 50 new car and trailer parks ready for use at Limeburners Point.

Works involved the reconstruction of an old overflow area, which has been completely revamped to take the total number of parking spaces at the facility to over 100.

The new parking spaces feature permeable paving, a best practise solution for stormwater management and are built from recycled plastic grid and crushed rock infill.

Limeburners Point is the third boating facility in the Geelong region to benefit from major upgrades in recent months.

Minister for Outdoor Recreation, Steve Dimopoulos said the upgrades would provide greater access for those heading out into Corio Bay and Port Phillip Bay this summer.

“This is another example of boaters’ licence and registration fees being put to good use on projects that will really make a difference for anyone heading out to fish or just enjoying a cruise in their pride and joy.”

Member for Geelong, Christine Couzens said Limeburners has always been popular due to its proximity to great fishing and protection from wind and waves.

“Having more parking here means even more people and their families can enjoy quality time on the water this summer.”

Member for Lara, Ella George added her support of the upgrades.

“It’s going to be a bumper summer for boaters around Geelong, with upgraded ramps at Avalon, Kirk Point and more parking at Limeburners providing a range of options for boats of all shapes and sizes.”

Extra boat ramp lanes, new pontoons and improvements to the offshore wave attenuator are slated to commence in the coming years at Limeburners Point as part of a second construction stage.