$10 Million Boat Ramp Election Promise By Camm

A major funding boost for a significant piece of Whitsunday boating infrastructure could be a game changer for local boaties, with upgrades announced this week to the Shute Bay Boat Ramp and Carpark.
Member for Whitsunday Amanda Camm was at the site of the current boat ramp last week and vocalised her intentions to deliver a new four-lane boat ramp and 130 trailable carparks if she is elected for a second term in the upcoming state elections due to be held later this month.
The current boat ramp has been a point of contention for boat owners within the Whitsunday community since it opened in 2021.
The $1.8 million state-owned structure has been called an “engineering disgrace” as it becomes submerged at hightide, with many boaties calling it dangerous and not fit for use.
With the Whitsundays having the highest boat ownership per capita in the state, Ms Camm is concerned our boating infrastructure is not sufficient to meet demand.
If elected, Ms Camm says the LNP government will deliver a new boat ramp and carpark at Shute Harbour, to improve access and safety for the Whitsundays boating community and visitors.
Ms Camm said local boaties have been missing out for too long with second class infrastructure.
“The LNP will restore a government that works for you, with the Right Plan for Queensland’s Future,” Ms Camm said.
“This $10 million investment in infrastructure is exactly what this community needs.
“Better boat ramps and more carparks mean improved safety for those using Shute Bay.
“The Labor Government had a chance to get it right after the Shute Harbour Boat ramp was damaged in Cyclone Debbie.
“Instead, what we saw was a government that refused to listen to the community and offer up a dangerous substandard ramp.
“Well, the LNP and I have listened, and we know that we need better boat ramps and more carparks.
“If elected in October we will commit $10m to a four-lane floating boat ramp with more than 130 trailable car parks,” said Ms Camm.
Mayor Ry Collins welcomed the announcement.
“Having these facilities in place will ensure we can grow as a region and that our boaties in the region will be served for years to come”, said Mayor Collins.
“The LNP are committed to delivering for our regional communities.”
Ms Camm said Queenslanders could vote for a new boat ramp and a government focused on delivering for regional Queensland, by voting LNP at this election.
“Our state needs a fresh start and only the LNP has the Right Plan for Queensland.”

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Shaun Cawood from Shute Harbour Marine Terminal, Mayor Ry Collins, Member for Whitsunday Amanda Camm MP, Councillor Jan Clifford. Photo Credit: Ruth Puddefoot
The current boat ramp is said not to be fit for purpose

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