Plans for Cowes boat ramp car park upgrade

Bass Coast Shire Council is finalising plans for an upgrade of the eastern car park at the Cowes boat ramp facility.

The plans are open to feedback from the community until April 8.

The project includes sealing the existing crushed rock car park with an asphalt surface, line marking of car/trailer and single car parking spaces, drainage improvements and landscaping.

The aim is to reduce congestion in peak periods and improving public safety.

Bass Coast Shire Mayor, Cr Michael Whelan said traffic congestion during peak periods has been a problem for many years at the Cowes boat ramp.

“This congestion increases the time it takes people to launch and retrieve their boats.

“The project will also improve public safety, improve drainage and the quality of water which enters the marine environment and reduce maintenance costs across the life of the car park.”

The $675,000 construction project is fully funded by Council, with works expected to begin in May.

Construction plans can be found at www.basscoast.vic.gov.au/coweseastcarpark.

Feedback on the plans can be provided in writing via email to CoastAndBushlandManagementTeam@basscoast.vic.gov.au or mailed PO Box 118 Wonthaggi, 3995 by Friday, April 8.

For further information on this project, or to obtain a hard copy of the plans, please contact Council’s Coast and Bushland Team.