Hanging Rock Progress - Communication from Council

 Hanging Rock Progress - Communication from Council

The Association received a progress report on the Hanging Rock Boat Ramp from the Eurobodalla Works Engineer. We appreciate this communication and congratulate him and others on moving forward. He mentioned that this project since the Ministers announcement has had five false starts!

The progress so far is two new wooden surfaced floating pontoons have been attached to the end of the northern pontoon. This has potential and a number of cleats have been added – some need to be moved. The pile is still unclad.

Short white road lines have been added to the top of the boat ramp which is a start. The light near the cleaning table has been upgraded as has those at the wash down area.

Here are the commitments:

• Boat rigging area - There will be upgrade work undertaken.
• Fish Cleaning Table Shelter - Council has received a grant from the Fisheries Trust to construct a Shelter over the fish cleaning tables.
• Lighting - two solar lights to be installed on the second end pontoon pile of each pontoon structure.
• Cleats on pontoons – Council has ordered them.
• Southern pontoon edging damaged – Council has engaged a contractor to replace them.
• Northern Pontoon Canoe, Kayak and less able access – Council will install a low level pontoon and a sign to alert users of this pontoon.
• New lines and reflectors at boat ramp – Council will complete the works.
• Wash down area taps – To be looked at and maybe an addition tap.
• Wash down area kerb – Agreed to remove a portion of the concrete kerb at the wash-down facility.
• Cleaning table taps - Brass fittings taps with lengths of hose will be fitted on a trial basis.
• Exit tie down area – to be considered as part of traffic flow plan.
• Saltwater tap at fish cleaning tables - Not trivial to implement will consider in future project.

This boat ramp is the main regional boat ramp used by over 80 vessels on a good day during the Christmas and Easter holiday periods. The recreational sea area in the vicinity is ideal for locals and tourist to enjoy. Unfortunately it has been neglected for years and many visitors have moved further south to Moruya and Bermagui or even north to Ulladulla.

Since the fires the number of vessels purchased in the region has risen dramatically as has the number of people moving out of the cities looking for a more enjoyable lifestyle. This precinct could become a gem on the coast and a standout feature to attract visitors, to just enjoy a day on the water, to hold regattas and competition.

The boating and fishing community looks forward to working with Council during the concept and planning phase to make this become a reality.