BIA Invites Feedback on South Australian Boating Infrastructure

The CEO of the Boating Industry Association (BIA), Howard Glenn, invites all stakeholders involved in the boating, yachting and marina industries to complete a survey to inform the South Australian Boating Strategic Plan to boost participation and guide investment in maritime infrastructure across South Australia.

The plan is being led by The Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure (DPTI) together with assistance from BIA and will extend across four key regions in New South Wales: Central, Western, South East and Murray Regions.

Howard Glenn said that local knowledge and user information is a vital to this new approach to funding and will make it easier for councils and other potential project partners to get boating facility funds for eligible projects and reduce red tape.

“We need to hear from people who have an interest in local waterways, or have new and innovative ideas about boating facilities, events, destinations and safety. We invite all stakeholders to contribute to the plans by completing our short survey or contacting the project delivery team,” Mr Glenn said.

You can complete the survey here  (before 9 December 2016).

We also invite feedback via email:
saboating@bia.org.au
Tel: 1800 810 680 (toll free).

Further information: 
Domenic Genua - National Manager, Member Events & Marketing
+61 (02) 8197 4752 – 0412 642357

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About the Boating Industry Association
The Boating Industry Association is a not-for-profit industry organisation, which represents more than 90% of the boating industry in New South Wales, South Australia, Queensland and the Northern Territory. Member companies include boat builders, retailers, engine distributors, yacht brokers, trailer manufacturers, ship chandleries, hire and charter boat operators, marinas, shipwrights, mechanical and electrical engineers as well as ancillary services. BIA members adhere to a voluntary Code of Practice and Code of Ethics. In addition, the BIA is involved in responding to issues relating to the recreational use of waterways, the environment, boating safety, access and public facilities.