Hope is still alive for proponents of an enclosed harbour in Warrnambool, with a funding announcement from the state government.
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Western Victoria MP James Purcell announced $330,000 funding for a study to support the project.
The funding will be used to prepare a coastal processes study – to better understand how coastal erosion can be mitigated and managed – and the development of a preliminary business case and economic study framework for any future investment in the Warrnambool harbour.
Warrnambool City Council has released and adopted its harbour master plan, and this funding will support that process and provide valuable up-to-date information for ongoing management.
The last sand study on the harbour was completed in 2008 and is now out of date.
This funding will allow for a significant new study that will help progress the planning for enclosing the harbour.
"This sort of funding is moving our region forward, bringing jobs and taking us a step closer to improved infrastructure and opportunities," Mr Purcell said.
"Once the study is complete we can make an educated decision on the best option for the Warrnambool harbour moving forward."
MORE TO COME.
