Customer Service Minister Victor Dominello and Member for Bega Andrew Constance today met volunteers from Marine Rescue Batemans Bay to announce $200,000 in funding for the expansion of the unit’s waterfront base at Hanging Rock.
Mr Constance said it was great to be at the base with Mr Dominello, unit members and MRNSW Deputy Commissioner Alex Barrell to announce the unit had been successful in the NSW Government’s Infrastructure Grants program in 2020.
“Batemans Bay Marine Rescue are now set to expand their footprint with major works planned for the unit to commence in early February,” Mr Constance said.
“This project will allow Marine Rescue Batemans Bay to double its base space so that it can improve its search and rescue capabilities in the region. The new space will be used for training and equipment storage and will be able to accommodate more volunteer staff.
“Local Marine Rescue units are vital to coastal and inland waterway communities and we are so fortunate to have such dedicated volunteers keeping the boating community safe.”
Deputy Commissioner Barrell, Unit Commander Richard Blundell and Monaro Regional Director Glenn Felkin all thanked Mr Dominello and Mr Constance for the Government’s support for the unit’s volunteers and their mission of saving lives on the water.
Mr Dominello said the official funding announcement had been delayed due to Covid.
“Marine Rescue is a fantastic organisation whose dedication allows local and visiting boaters to hit the water knowing help is at hand if needed,” he said.
“Pleasingly, the Batemans Bay unit have their plans approved and are ready to commence work in the coming weeks.“The Infrastructure Grants program funds important projects across the state and the NSW Government is proud to support community organisations that work tirelessly to create resilient, healthy and connected communities.”
Since 2015, the NSW Government has funded more than 380 community projects, worth $58 million, under the Infrastructure Grants program, which is made possible by the Clubgrants Category 3 Fund which re-invests profits from registered clubs’ gaming machines into community infrastructure projects.
Photos: Bay Post / Moruya Examiner.
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