THE Patterson River precinct is set for a multi-million dollar upgrade.
The state government has committed to spending $3 million on upgrades at the upper precinct, which encompasses the National Water Sports Centre in Bangholme, and $3.5 million on the Launching Way area.
The upper precinct will benefit from upgraded pathways, the construction of viewing areas, vegetation works, and design works on a new multipurpose building. At Launching Way the funding will be spent on pathways, boardwalk construction feasibility, picnic facilities, vegetation, and the design of a new building.
Energy, environment, and climate change minister Lily D’Ambrosio said “we’re revegetating riverbanks and creating pathways for people of all abilities to ensure the Paterson River and National Water Sports Centre continues to be an environment for everyone to enjoy.”
Mordialloc MP Tim Richardson said the accessibility upgrades would mean “everyone in our community can enjoy the iconic National Water Sports Centre.”
The National Water Sports Centre is a 2000 metre channel of water used for rowing, water skiing, canoeing, kayaking, coarse angling, jet skiing, radio-controlled yachting, boat shows, boat testing, and more.
First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 1 June 2022
