THE Minns Labor Government has today announced more than $930,000 of funding to improve and promote recreational fishing across the North Coast region ensuring money from the Recreational Fishing Trusts is spent on the ground supporting local anglers.
The funding is part of the Minns Government’s plans to build fishing opportunities across the state and ensure that fishing remains accessible, sustainable, and enjoyable for generations to come.
The North Coast fishing community will see the benefits of new fishing infrastructure, with some $310,000 of grants awarded towards the construction of facilities including:
- $280,000 for new accessible fishing platforms at Tumbulgum Village and Terranora Creek
- $11,987 for a new fish cleaning table and shelter at Wooli Terrace Boat Ramp
Young people and students on the North Coast will soon be able to learn important life skills and enjoy the benefits of casting a line, with $36,000 funding approved for:
- $7,510 to establish new fishing sessions for Banora Point High School students
- $7,500 for fishing for wellbeing primary school programs at Tweed Heads, Tweed Heads South and Cudgen Public Schools
- $4,000 for resources for the new “Coastal Explorers” initiative for learning support classes at Maclean High School
- $8,300 for Sawtell Public School recreational fishing for sport each week
- $9,600 for Byron Youth Service Inc’s “Tight Lines” fishing and mentoring program
A further $586,000 over the next two years has also been allocated to the community partnership between OzFish and Landcare NSW to improve 40 waterways across the North Coast and the state.
The funding, from the NSW Recreational Fishing Trust, demonstrates how licence fees are invested to boost recreational fishing in NSW, through new fishing infrastructure and programs to promote the well-being benefits of getting outside and casting a line.
The North Coast grants are part of some $2.4 million in funding to be allocated in the latest round of grants.
These grants are in addition to the NSW Government’s Get Hooked program which allows primary and secondary schools to incorporate recreational fishing subjects in their curriculum.
