New Rhyll Boat Ramp’s 'a beauty', they say

THERE’S a lot to consider when you plan to go out fishing with boat checks, fuel, bait, safety gear and all the rest but it’s a whole lot easier when you know the launch and retrieval exercise will be a breeze.

And that’s what the new boat ramp at Rhyll, delivered in partnership with Better Boating Victoria (BBV) by the Bass Coast Shire, provides - ease of access, safety and peace of mind.

“It’s been awesome. Great access on all tides and easy launch and retrieval. They love it,” said Toby Stewart of Phillip Island Marine.

“There’s plenty of room in the carpark for cars and trailers and it’s been getting a lot of use,” he said this week.

The total project cost was over $5 million with the majority of funds provided from the State Government’s $47.2 million investment to make recreational boating better in Victoria.

The program invests in improving and upgrading boat launching facilities across Victoria to improve safety, accessibility, capacity and functionality.

So, the Bass Coast Shire Council, in consultation with the community, deserves a lot of credit for the way the project has been delivered.

If there was a bigger fish cleaning table, the whole thing would be perfect.

A “before and after” video on Youtube provides a great aerial view of the boat ramp: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xBAgam_WHw