Boating Now

Published 27 June 2024 Working with partners in the Boating Now grants program to improve environmentally sustainable access to the marine estate and manage conflicting uses.

Completed construction of a new formal small craft launch facility to accommodate increased demand for access to the Georges River. Photo: Sutherland Shire Council.

Overview

The Boating Now grants program is improving maritime infrastructure and facilities across NSW to give recreational and commercial boaters better and safer access to NSW waterways.

Improvements to infrastructure such as jetties, wharves and boat ramps also supports important coastal industries and tourism.

The program has already funded more than 200 projects to improve the boating experience across NSW.

Boating Now funding comes from boating licence, registration and other fees collected by Transport for NSW.

The NSW Government allocated $28 million to Boating Now Round 3.

Locations

Statewide

Local government areas - Statewide

Lead agency

Maritime Infrastructure Delivery Office (MIDO), NSW Maritime - Transport for NSW

Partners

Transport for NSW – Centre for Maritime Safety
Local councils
Private boating organisations

More information

Our Initiatives

Initiative

Safe and sustainable boating

Status

Current

Project updates

Improving recreational boating, camping, and fishing facilities across New South Wales

17 December 2021

$28 million to ramp up boating facilities

24 July 2020