Published on Monday, 10 August 2020 at 10:00:00 AM
The State Government has allocated $7 million to help solve access issues at the Carnarvon Fascine as part of the $5.5 billion WA Recovery Plan.
The funding will see immediate measures implemented to assist with access to the fascine, a long standing issue for Carnarvon residents and visitors.
The $7 million will also go towards delivering a permanent solution for access from options developed by the Fascine Entryway Project Steering Committee.
Immediate measures to be implemented in the short term to improve access and provide relief to boat users include:
- regular movement of the channel markers to ensure boats can safely use the deepest water
- bringing forward increased mooring infrastructure at the Carnarvon Boat Harbour
- boat owners currently paying fees in the fascine waterway will stay 'fee free' at the boat harbour until they can return to the fascine
- provide overland relocation for vessels not able to exit the waterway on their own.
Specialised equipment will be installed next month to collect further data that can be used with recent hydrographic survey results - while necessary environmental approvals are sought - to finalise a plan for the fascine to provide year-round access to the waterway for all craft.
A study identifying options for optimal permanent solutions to Fascine access issues has been recently completed by the Shire of Carnarvon and the Fascine Entryway Project Steering Committee has been established to help advance and guide the project.
Members of the Fascine Entryway Project Steering Committee include representatives from the Shire of Carnarvon, the Department of Transport, the Gascoyne Development Commission and the Carnarvon Yacht Club.
The Carnarvon Fascine project was identified as a worthy recipient as part of $300 million in community and sports infrastructure funding allocated across Western Australia to generate work for local small businesses and contractors.
Visit inthistogether.wa.gov.au for information about other projects.
WA Government media statement: All aboard - $7 million for Carnarvon Fascine solution
Photo L-R: GDC CEO Tym Duncanson, Chair Andy Munro and Director Regional Development Simmone Van Buerle with Hon Alannah MacTiernan MLC, Minister for Regional Development.
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