Overview
We are proposing to upgrade the Palm Beach West Boat Ramp to provide a safe and enjoyable boating facility for the community, and we are seeking your input.
The existing boat ramp infrastructure is nearing the end of its design life and requires refurbishment. We will commence a detailed design of the facility this financial year (2022/2023). The construction upgrade is planned for 2023/2024.
The future planning and design of the boat ramp upgrade has been developed in line with the City’s Coastal Facilities Strategy. The boat ramp design will be funded by the Department of Transport’s Recreational Boating Facilities Scheme (RBFS). The Department will contribute 75 per cent towards the detailed design cost for the project.
We have developed a concept plan which we are asking users of the Palm Beach West Boat Ramp and the local community to share their thoughts on. The plan has been based on a condition assessment of theboat ramp and taking into consideration previous community feedback.
The key components of the upgrade include:
- the addition of a dedicated jet ski ramp
- improving safe pedestrian crossing
- addition of a centralised finger jetty between the pre-cast concrete boat ramps
- inclusion of a vehicle and boat trailer turning loop
- dedicated boat launch and retrieval lanes; and
- rigging and derigging slip lanes.
Share your thoughts
We value the community’s input in providing a safe and enjoyable boating facility and welcome your submission on the concept plan, which is available below:
Submissions close Friday 16 December 2022. Should you have any queries about the project, please contact the City’s Coastal Engineering Officer Tim Clee on 9528 0333.