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  Short Synopsis - Submissions Received - Poona Boat Ramp Facility

  A number of submissions “in support” of the project included suggestions for additional infrastructure as follows:-

  • Toilet Block
  • Fish Filleting Table;
  • 3 lane boat ramp;
  • Floating Pontoon;
  • CCTV, lighting and/or some form of security;
  • Area to tie/moor boats;
  • 1 way entry – 1 way exit

  1 submission of the “not in support” of the project provided an alternative location for a new boat ramp facility, with that location being – Poona Point.
  The “not in support” submissions included a number of reasons/factors including, but not necessarily limited to,

  • Difficult Site;
  • Dredging;
  • Environmental Issues;
  • Cost & project costs cannot be justified; waste of money;
  • Save Poona Creek from silting up & erosion;
  • GHD report deficient in detail;
  • No provision for fish cleaning;
  • No water supplied to either ramp or carpark;
  • No provision for toilet facilities;
  • Lack of lighting & security;
  • Suggest jetty on existing boat ramp – give land based fishermen more access;
  • Prefer money spent on upgrading present facility including addition of jetty etc.

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  Created On :  29 April 2020