The BB Boaters Association has been working for more than two years to enhance the Bay waterfront and turn the focus from the retail space toward the water and the Bay. See the document :” A Game Changer for the Bay CBD”
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ovdF9Spd9WJfyIaztQwaCIZaG6N5EDYx/view?usp=sharing
We understand that last week John Holland was contracted by either Transport for NSW, Crown Lands or Maritime to undertake test drills in the proposed location of the floating pontoons in preparation for the final design and construction of these floating pontoons adjacent to the CBD.
This is a big win for the boaters, fishers and kayakers of the Bay. We may finally get the facilities to activate and access our pristine waterways.
Have and will we be consulted on the design of this marine infrastructure? We doubt it. Will it look like the dogs breakfast of the last design with an on-ramp that will crush an inquisitive child between it and the concrete pontoon?
There appear to be more questions than communicated answers.
Last week Eurobodalla Shire Council release the BB Draft MasterPlan and Activation Strategy for the waterfront for comment.
The plan may be viewed here https://www.esc.nsw.gov.au/.../draft-batemans-bay.... You have until 4:30 28 July 2020 to give feedback.
The Association will be highlighting the good ideas and the fundamental flaws in this plan in many more articles over the coming days.
The question is where will you launch your vessel to use these facilities if Council removes the Southern Clyde River boatramp currently west of the bridge? See Map 2 of plan.
The northern Old Punt Road boatramp is currently closed and is not expected to be enhanced when the bridge is completed so that leaves Hanging Rock boatramp which is the only option. The water component is within the Crown Land Lease managed by some Sydney Developers and conflicts with the proposed Coach House Re-development. The former could close the ramp tomorrow or charge you to launch your vessel.
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