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Better BoatingProgramRoads and Maritime Services is working for the

boating community to encourage and support newand improved boating facilities throughout NSW.

Up to $5 million a year is available forboating infastructure projects through theBetter Boating Program.

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Details of the program are contained in the BBP

Information Kit and BBP Application Form availablefor download from the Roads and Maritime Services

website www.rms.nsw.gov.au

Applications are generally called in June/July each year.

Info line 13 12 56www.rms.nsw.gov.au

See the Roads and Maritime Services website formore examples of successfully completed projects.

www.rms.nsw.gov.au

To discuss projects in your area contact yourRegional Manager via the Roads and Maritime

Services information line 13 12 56.

For any further information contact the InfrastructureGrants Manager on 02 9563 8748or at grants@rms.nsw.gov.au

Better Boating ProgramGrant Application Form

APPLICATION FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE PROVISION OF

WATERWAY INFRASTRUCTURE ON NEW SOUTH WALES WATERWAYS.

Nameof organisation:

Contact name:

Contact phone:

Dateof closingperiod:

Ofceuseonly

BBP YEAR:

REGION:

PROJECT NAME:

DATE RECEIVED:

Better Boating ProgramInformation Kit

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Improving your boating facilitiesThe Better Boating Program (BBP) is a StateGovernment grants program aimed at providingwaterways infrastructure for the benet of the

boating communityand the marine sector onNew South Wales waterways.

The BBP provides individual grant contributions to

proponents such as local government, State agencies,

boating organisations and community groups for thedevelopment of public boating infrastructure.

Roads and Maritime Services utilises revenue

raised from registration and licence fees to fund itscontributions to the grants program.

Under the BBP, up to $5 million is available annually

to assist in the funding of approved projects.

Funding categoriesThe BBP provides grant funding opportunities acrossthree main categories:

Better Boating Regional Infrastructure Grants

Fundingallocated

Up to $2.5 million per year

Funding ratio Up to 50% of eligible total costs

Outcomes Better public recreational boatinginfrastructure across NSW

Better Boating Sharing Sydney Harbour AccessProgram (SSHAP)

Fundingallocated

Up to $0.5 million per year

Funding ratio Up to 50% of eligible total costs

Outcomes

Improvements to water-based public

access to Sydney Harbour and itstributaries for the people of andvisitors to Sydney

Better Boating Sydney Harbour Boat Ramps

Fundingallocated

Up to $1.5 million per year

Funding ratio Up to 100% of eligible total costs

Outcomes Improved public boat ramp facilitiesin Sydney Harbour

Projects eligible for considerationConsideration for BBP funding will only be given tothose projects that are:

Principally infrastructure works of a lasting nature.

Intended to greatly improve current amenities(or address the lack thereof).

Located in a readily accessible public area withunrestricted public access.

For use of, or available to, a broad cross-sectionof the public boating community.

Situated either on public land or land owned bythe local council, the Crown, or Roads and

Maritime Services.

Able to be commenced within six months of theapproval of the grant and be completed within 18months from this approval date. It should be noted

that any funding grants not utilised within that periodmay be withdrawn.

Supported in writing by key stakeholders, including

the local council. Able to meet the programs criteria for assessment

and submitted by the nominated closing date.