Boaters are being encouraged to have their say on proposed upgrades at the Werribee South boat ramp.
Designed to make launching boats quicker and easier, Better Boating Victoria has worked with coastal engineers to develop concept designs for the upgrade, with public feedback open until Friday, 17 December.
The Werribee South facility is one of the busiest within the Port Phillip Bay network and services a significant number of boaters on the western side of Melbourne. The ramp also provides access to Port Phillip and Corio Bay, as well as the Werribee River.
The proposed upgrades are expected to significantly improve the facility’s functionality and address congestion issues that can impact boaters, especially during peak periods.
“The Werribee South boat ramp serves a rapidly growing part of Melbourne, and these upgrades will provide more boaters with access to some of Port Phillip Bay’s best fishing,” said Minister for Fishing and Boating, Melissa Horne.
“With two new ramp lanes and extra pontoons providing more capacity, and improvements to parking and traffic management, boaters will spend less time queuing, which is a big win, especially over the busy summer months.”
The plans include adding two additional boat ramp lanes to make launching and retrieving boats more efficient, extra pontoons to allow more vessels to be berthed, and provisions for all future abilities access.
Other proposed improvements include realigning the parking area to provide more boat preparation spaces away from the main ramp along with additional entry and waiting lanes to increase capacity and reduce queuing back to Beach Road.
Once public feedback is collated, the data will be analysed and incorporated into a final concept plan to be developed alongside local user groups and Wyndham City Council.
“These upgrades will ensure Werribee South is a go-to spot for boaters heading out for a day on Port Phillip or venturing down to Corio Bay to land calamari, King George whiting or snapper,” said Member for Werribee, Tim Pallas.
“We’re investing in facilities like this to ensure more families can get out on the water and enjoy quality time together in the great outdoors.”
