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CONFIRMING VICTORIA’S BOATING PRIORITIES East Gippsland betterboating.vic.gov.au
EAST GIPPSLAND 2 betterboating.vic.gov.au
BETTER BOATING VICTORIA:
Identifying and prioritising
your recreational boating
requirements
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EAST GIPPSLAND
Introducing the
Better Boating Fund
The Victorian Government has established the Better Boating Fund. The amount
going into the Better Boating Fund will be the equivalent of all revenue generated
from marine licences and vessel registration.
We are developing the Victorian Recreational We’ve analysed your feedback and consolidated
Boating Strategy to provide an overarching it across eight districts across Victoria – this
vision and plan to ensure our recreational document focuses on East Gippsland. We now
boating priorities are identified and prioritised, need boaters to confirm boating priorities
so funding is allocated accordingly when the so we can build this into a draft Victorian
Better Boating Fund commences on 1 July 2021. Recreational Boating Strategy that we will seek
feedback mid-year.
We have started developing the strategy and
have already consulted with key stakeholders We have highlighted the priorities you have
and boating users to identify the priorities. identified as important and seek your feedback
This public consultation took place between on the questions presented in each priority area.
29 January – 20 February 2021 via an You can complete these questions by visiting:
online survey. engage.vic.gov.au/rec-boating-strategy
WIMMERA AND
MALLEE
NORTH GOULBURN NORTH
CENTRAL BROKEN EAST
EAST GIPPSLAND
SOUTH WEST PORT PHILLIP AND
WESTERN PORT
SOUTH AND
CENTRAL GIPPSLAND
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Overview of
East Gippsland
2.2 million
The East Gippsland region is
comprised of 2.2 million hectares of
land, lakes and coastal waters and
The East Gippsland region is comprised
covers about 10% of Victoria. of 2.2 million hectares of land
The region contains wetlands, six declared
Heritage Rivers, and many national parks
and reserves. A large proportion (83%) of the
region is public land, stretching from sub-alpine
environments to the coast.
East Gippsland’s region offers a variety of natural
phenomenon including a unique eco‑system
found in Australia’s Coastal Wilderness,
spectacular majesty of rugged mountains
threaded through by the Great Alpine Road and
a vast array of waterways that make up the The region consist of 6 declared
Gippsland Lakes. The lakes system is considered Heritage Rivers
the largest inland Lakes in Australia and is a very
popular boating destination.
83%
83% of the region is public land,
stretching from the sub-alpine
environments to the coast
The lakes system is considered the
largest inland lakes in Australia
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EAST GIPPSLAND
Economic benefits
East Gippsland provides an ideal place to mix business opportunity with quality of life that 47,316
people call home, supports 16,539 jobs and has an annual economic output of $4.948 billion.
The region is situated between Australia’s two major commercial hubs and ports in Melbourne and
Sydney and is rich in natural resources and brimming with economic potential.
Lakes Entrance is the home of one of Australia’s largest fishing fleets, while Mallacoota is the base of
a significant abalone industry. The Gippsland Lakes provide a major hub for tourism, particularly for
recreational boating and fishing enthusiasts.
Age
Recreational licensing General
and vessel analysis Above 80
There are 117,000+ licence 66 - 80
holders registered in the East 56 - 65
Gippsland district. 46 - 55
36 - 45
26 - 35
16 - 25
Restricted
12 - 15
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500
General - Male General - Female PWC Endorsed - Male PWC Endorsed - Female
Vessel types registered in this
district, there are 8,000+ in East
Open (60.8%)
Gippsland district.
Half Cabin (18.6%)
Cabin Cruiser (9.7%)
Personal Water Craft (4.5%)
Yacht (Keel Boat) (3.1%)
Trailer Sailer (2.6%)
Hovercraft (0.4%)
Houseboat (0.2%)
Canoe (0.1%)
4 betterboating.vic.gov.auExisting access facilities
There are more than 40 formal public recreational boating facilities located across the East Gippsland
region. These facilities are for the most part managed by East Gippsland Shire, Parks Victoria and
Gippsland Ports.
Popularity
Based on peak summer period, the Boating Vic website was analysed for ramp
popularity with results as follows:
Legend
High
Moderate
Low
Very Low
Gipsy Point
Karbeethong
Mallacoota
– Allan Dr
Betka River Inlet
Mallacoota
Snowy R – Lochend – Allan Dr
Bastion Pt
Brodribb R – Old Marlo Rd Bemm River West
Johnsonville – Punt Rd Nowa Nowa – Launching Rd Bemm River East Tamboon Inlet – Furnell Landing
Nicholson
Marlo – Beach Rd Tamboon Inlet
Bairnsdale Marlo – Yacht Club
Lake Tyres – Mill Point Rd Cape Conran
Lake Tyres – Fishermans Landing Lake Tyres – Lakeside Dr
Snowy R – Corringle
(See Inset)
North Arm – North Arm
Eagle Point – Rivermouth Rd Apex Park – East
Nungurner
Eagle Point – Boat Rd
Paynesville – Fort King North Arm –
Fishing Club
Paynesville – King St Metung – Shaving Point
Paynesville – Esplanade
Birrell Peninsula
Raymond
Island Inset
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Economic benefits
Future demand East Gippsland
As boating tourism continues to grow, pressures Throughout various discussions, supported by
on existing boating facilities is likely to increase feedback you gave us in a public consultation
and require improvements including upgrading that took place between 29 January –
pontoons and jetties, formalising carparking, 20 February 2021, we’ve heard that the
and ramp throughput during peak periods. boating experience needs to be enhanced.
Additional moorings and berthings are also Improvements to recreational boating across
required to provide added capacity during East Gippsland include the following:
the peak season.
Maintenance of facilities
New facilities/upgraded facilities
Facility renewal
Berthing and moorings
Access
Marine search and rescue
Boating safety and education
Boating promotion
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EAST GIPPSLAND
Maintenance of facilities
A review of management of boating facilities identified the value of local knowledge that
asset managers hold, and the opportunities around providing more support and improved
funding options to asset managers.
It is proposed Better Boating Victoria will lead improvements by providing additional
support to asset managers and undertaking activities such as development of maintenance
and design guidelines, and provision of additional funding for maintenance through the
Better Boating Fund.
8 betterboating.vic.gov.auNew facilities/upgraded facilities
The demand for new facilities will continue to increase as the population grows,
and as new waterways are made available for access.
It is proposed that the following are considered for new developments including
improved carparking, longer jetties/pontoons and extra ramp lanes to disperse
bottlenecks that occur during peak launching and retrieval periods.
Legend
Proposed new facility
Proposed overflow
carpark improvements
Proposed longer
pontoon/jetty
Proposed additional
ramp lanes
Lake Tyres – Nowa Nowa
Brodribb R – Old Marlo Rd
Cape Conran
Lake Tyres – Mill Point Rd Marlo – Beach Rd
Swan Reach – Tambo River
Eagle Point – Boat Ramp Rd Lakes Entrance – North Arm Apex Park
Metung Shaving Point
Paynesville – Esplanade
Paynesville – Slip Rd
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Facility renewal
To improve the condition of our public boat ramps, a rolling program of renewals and
upgrades is required. We have identified a program based on the condition of facilities
and ramp popularity that is based on discussions with asset managers.
It is proposed that public boating facilities around East Gippsland are renewed in
order of the following priorities:
Legend
High
Medium
Low
Current renewal
Gipsy Point
Karbeethong
Mallacoota
Betka River Inlet – Allan Dr
Bastion Point
Nowa Nowa – Launching Rd Snowy R – Lochend Bemm River East
Bemm River West Tamboon Inlet – Furnell Landing
Snowy R – Corringle Brodribb R – Old Marlo Rd Tamboon Inlet
Nicholson
Lake Tyers – Mill Point Rd Cape Conran
Lake Tyers – Lakeside Rd
Marlo – Yacht Club
Bairnsdale
Lake Tyers – Fishermans Landing
(See Inset 2) Inset 1 Inset 2
Eagle Point – Rivermouth Rd Johnsonville – Punt Rd
(See Inset 1) Eagle Point – Boat Rd
Paynesville - Fort King Nungurner
Paynesville – King St North Arm – East
Paynesville
– Sunset Dr North Arm Fishing Club
Paynesville Metung – Shaving Point
Esplanade Raymond
Birrell Peninsula Island
10 betterboating.vic.gov.auBerthing and moorings
Additional destination berths as well as moorings are required across East Gippsland, to
continue to enhance the boating experience and reduce congestion during peak summer
periods. Opportunities for public visitor berths should also be considered.
It is proposed that opportunities to provide additional moorings and berthings are provided
at the following locations:
Legend
Priority 1
Priority 2
Priority 3
Lakes Entrance Transient
Berthing east of Bank Jetty Myer St Landing
Mitchell River Lower Landing Cunningham Arm
Bullock Island Destination
Jetty in North Arm
Cunningham Arm Footbridge -
Surf Club Side Destination Jetty
Paynesville Transient Berthing Squatters Row Barrier Landing additional
Progress Jetty - Paynesville Raymond Island Public Jetty pontoon Jetty
Raymond Island – Additional Destination Jetty
Duck Arm Destination Jetty
Steamer Landing Bunga Arm
Emu Bight Destination Jetty
Loch Sport
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Access
Navigation
A well-managed waterway assists in providing greater accessibility and equity of use to
waterway users through the appropriate separation of activity types (swimming versus
powered vessels), appropriate rules, aids to navigation, visible and useful signage, dredging
and a balanced compliance, enforcement and education approach.
The provision of navigational aids and signage is an essential safety service to reduce the
high risk of collisions.
It is proposed that a program be developed to continue to support signage and aids to
navigation for asset managers.
Universal design/all-abilities access
Victoria currently has four public boating facilities with equipment to help people with limited
mobility get in and out of boats to access our waterways. To ensure more people have access
to waterways at our public boating facilities, we’re looking to expand our accessible network
across a greater geographical area within Victoria.
It is proposed
Murray River that new access davits and pontoons are provided at Lakes Entrance,
- Mildura
Mallacoota and Metung.
Legend
Existing
Murray River - Lake Mulwala
Proposed
Goulburn River
Wimmera River - Horsham
Lake Nagambie
Mallacoota
Lake Wendouree - Ballarat
Bemm River
Gippsland Lakes - Lakes Entrance
Blue Rock Lake Metung
Seacombe
Hopkins River – Warrnambool
Port Albert
Port Welshpool
12 betterboating.vic.gov.auMarine search and rescue
From 2015 to 2020 (FY) there have been 681 recorded marine incidents across
East Gippsland.
Victorian boaters rely on our Marine Search and Rescue (MSAR) units to respond in these
circumstances. Majority of our MSAR function is volunteer. However, we need to ensure
that our volunteers have vessels, fuel and a base to respond to our boaters.
It is proposed that a program be developed to continue to support MSAR across
East Gippsland.
Legend
MSAR Unit
Mallacoota - VF15
Marlo - VF21
Lakes Entrance - VF18
Paynesville - VF22
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Boating safety and education
Many waterways in the region are dynamic and heavily utilised year-round with numbers
peaking during the warmer months. As on-water recreational pursuits such as boating
become more popular, congestion and competition for space among different waterway
users increases and creates greater safety risks.
Ongoing education regarding boating safety and vessel operation is critical to reducing
injuries and fatalities.
It is proposed that boating education programs continue to be developed and translated
into other languages to assist the culturally and linguistically diverse boating community.
Boating Vic cameras
Boating Vic app can be checked before leaving home to confirm parking availability and
business of facility. To ensure more boaters can make informed decisions at the touch of
a button, we’re now planning to launch additional Boating Vic ramp cameras at more key
boating hotspots.
It is proposed to expand the current network to new locations as identified below.
Legend
Existing Camera
Location
Planned Camera
Location
Potential Camera
Location
Waranga Basin – Harrimans Point Ramp
Lake Nagambie Regatta Centre Ramp
Lake Nagambie Loddings Lane Ramp
Lake Eppalock Kimbolton Ramp
Lake Eildon – Dethridge Point Ramp
Lake Eildon Jerusalem Creek Ramp
Mallacoota Allan Dr Ramp
Johnsonville Punt Rd Ramp
Nicholson Ramp Cape Conran Ramp
Paynesville Esplanade Ramp
Lakes Entrance North
Paynesville King St Ramp Arm Apex Park Ramp
Ocean Grove Ramp Loch Sport Victoria Pde Ramp Metang Ramp
Portland Harbour Port Fairy Hastings Ramp
Torquay Ramp
Stony Point Ramp Corinella Ramp
Rhyll Ramp
Warrnambool Lady Bay Ramp Newhaven Seaview St Ramp Inverloch NAV Mcloughlins Beach Ramp
Aid Bar Crossing
Inverloch Ramp
Apollo Bay Breakwater Rd Ramp Manns Beach Ramp
Port Welshpool Ramp Port Albert Ramp
14 betterboating.vic.gov.auBoating promotion
Boating contributes significant benefits to Victoria’s recreational and community life. The
marine industry contributes an estimated $4.5 billion per annum to the Victoria’s economy
and employs more than 18,000 people and is a recreation source for hundreds of thousands
of Victorians. Additionally, recreational fishing is enjoyed by 258,000 people in Victoria, many
in boats, and employs 8,000 people.
It is proposed that a boating promotion program is developed that continues to support the
industry and promotes the boating experience, tourism and economy.
15EAST GIPPSLAND Next steps Thank you for taking the time to read this discussion paper and for completing the questions associated with it at: engage.vic.gov.au/rec-boating-strategy We are undertaking consultation across eight districts in Victoria to confirm which priorities are essential so we can build this into a draft Victorian Recreational Boating Strategy that we will seek further feedback mid-year. We also plan on releasing the first of a series of action plans in mid-2021 that will identify how the Better Boating Fund will be allocated in 2021-22. For more information about this consultation, please visit: engage.vic.gov.au/rec-boating-strategy 16 betterboating.vic.gov.au
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