Transport for NSW to invest $44m in dredging projects and accessibility improvements

Transport for NSW Maritime will invest $44 million into improving waterway accessibility and safety under its new Boating Infrastructure and Dredging Scheme (BID Scheme).

The scheme replaces the previous grants program, providing $28 million in new funding for the development of new and improved public boating infrastructure and enhanced public access to NSW waterways.

The scheme also confirms $16 million to deliver much needed dredging works along the NSW coast.

The scheme consists of five sub-programs, which include providing funding to asset owners across NSW to undertake minor repair and maintenance works on public boating infrastructure; funding support for owners of public boating infrastructure to repair or replace assets impacted by natural disasters and severe weather events; and funding for new dredging projects at key priority sites critical to boating and safe waterway navigation.

The new funding framework follows an independent review of the Boating Now Program, which was completed in September 2023.