Maritime Safety Queensland is seeking feedback from the Weipa community on the proposed $12m upgrade of the Rocky Point boat ramp. Photo: Cape York Weekly.
Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) is in the early planning stage of Weipa’s Rocky Point boat ramp upgrade and is seeking community feedback on the project.
The State Government has committed $12 million towards the Rocky Point boat ramp as part of the 2024-25 Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Program, with preliminary feedback received on an initial concept plan at the Weipa Bowls Club information session on 22 July.
MSQ, which owns the boat ramp infrastructure, is leading the upgrade works in partnership with facility manager Weipa Town Authority (WTA).
With boating playing such a vital role in the Weipa lifestyle, Minister for Transport and Main Roads Bart Mellish said the government was committed to seeking community input before progressing with the project.
“We’ve committed $12 million to upgrade the existing boat ramp in these early stages, and now the community has an opportunity to provide some valuable insights,” he said.
“An important upgrade like this will service the Weipa community and surrounds well into the future.”
Member for Cook Cynthia Lui said the collaboration between the government and WTA would provide local and visiting boaties with the “best possible facilities” to enjoy their recreational activity.
“This is an important step forward, and I’m excited to hear from the community on how we can help provide better facilities for them at the Rocky Point boat ramp,” she said.
“Improving infrastructure like this is essential to ensure local boaties, fishermen and visitors to our beautiful region have the best possible facilities.
“I’m proud to be working alongside the Weipa Town Authority to drive this project forward.”
Written feedback is invited from 23 July- 20 August and can be emailed to [email protected].
