Torquay boat ramp
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The completion of the new boat ramp at Torquay’s Fishermans Beach signifies the delivery of a $1.7 million project that will provide safer access for Surf Coast anglers and boaters to launch and retrieve their vessels.
Project Background
The new Torquay boat ramp will replace the existing ramp at Fishermans Beach, which is nearing the end of its useful life.
The new ramp will be built on concrete piles (similar to the existing structure) and continue to function primarily as a beach access ramp with most launches occurring off hard sand. Its final design is based on a 2007 feasibility study, which entailed consultation with ramp users, beachgoers, surfers and others to determine a preferred option for providing a safe and accessible boat launching facility that preserves the site\'s social and environmental values.
Transport Safety Victoria (formerly Marine Safety Victoria) is providing $1.214m towards the new ramp\'s constuction. The committee and Torquay Angling Club are also contributing some funding.
The new ramp will provide a much improved, safer facility that will enhance users\' enjoyment of recreational boating and other marine-based activities.
Through its Boating Safety and Facilities Program, Transport Safety Victoria provides funding for projects that improve boating safety and facilities. The Boating Safety and Facilities Program is funded by re-investing recreational boat operator licensing and vessel registration fees into projects that make boating safer and more accessible to more Victorians.
Progress reports
Progress report 7 December 2010
The completion of the new boat ramp at Torquay’s Fishermans Beach signifies the delivery of a $1.7 million project that will provide safer access for Surf Coast anglers and boaters to launch and retrieve their vessels.
The Great Ocean Road Coast Committee announced the boat ramp’s completion today, and confirmed that the facility would be open and ready for use next week.
The Committee’s Chief Executive Officer Richard Davies said the popular boat-launching location would now be able to withstand heavy traffic from recreational boating and other marine-based activities.
The Torquay Marine Rescue Service will also utilise the ramp to berth vessels and provide search and rescue services to the community.
See the full media release here.
Progress report 8 September 2010
First sod turned by Member for South Barwon and Parliamentary Secretary for Water and Environment Michael Crutchfield, marking the start of construction works. To view the State Government media release click here.
Progress report 26 August 2010
- Sheds and equipment have been installed on-site in preparation for the start of construction works.
- The pre-cast concrete units that will make up much of the new ramp are currently in production in Melbourne.
- Serious site work is scheduled to start the week commencing 6 September with the project on time for opening in October 2010.
Progress report 2 July 2010
The committee announces that Fitzgerald Constructions Australia has been awarded the construction contract. Read our media release.
Progress report 22 April 2010
State Government announces it will provide $1.2 million in funding to build the new Torquay boat ramp. Read Premier Brumby\'s media release.
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