Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has secured $1 million in Federal Government funding towards an upgrade of Slip Road in Paynesville.
Mr Chester had been working with the Paynesville Business and Tourism Association and East Gippsland Shire Council on plans to make Paynesville an even better place to live, work and visit.
“The works include a new sea-wall, boardwalks, amenity block improvements, reduced flooding, landscaping and car parking, additional boat ramp, additional jetties and a canal crossing,” Mr Chester said.
“This funding will help promote Paynesville as a year-round destination and build on the Foreshore development opportunities.
“Paynesville’s waterfront is one of the town’s drawcards for residents, visitors and boaters.
“The PBTA had highlighted the need for investment on public land to improve infrastructure in areas like Slip Road.
“Slip Road Maritime Precinct is one of Victoria’s busiest recreational waterways adjoining the Gippsland Ports boatyard and sits opposite a range of boatbuilding, maritime servicing and related businesses.
“It will allow Paynesville to capitalise on its unique location at the heart of the Gippsland Lakes.
“The Federal Government is working in partnership with East Gippsland Shire Council and the community to deliver local priority projects.”
This announcement is part of a $7 million funding package through the Federal Government’s Regional Recovery Partnership (RRP) that supports five East Gippsland community-based projects that will boost the regional economy.
