Boating & Fishing
Anderson Road Boat Ramp - Boating Action Plan
In September 2009, Council endorsed the 'Anderson Road Boat Ramp Boating Action Plan' after considering submissions received to the draft Plan.
The following options were identified and have or are being actioned:
- Preparation of plans, specifications, investigations and gained the necessary permits and implement works to improve the grade of the ramp, extend the end of the ramp to below low water and improve the surface of the ramp.
Note: Works to upgrade the boat ramp in accordance with the criteria identified in the Boating Action Plan commenced in July 2011 with completion due by October 2011.
- Implementation of a traffic study at the Anderson Road boat ramp over the summer and winter period to assess traffic movements, parking requirements and numbers.
Note: A traffic count was carried out over the 2009/2010 Summer season.
The Boating Action Plan
The Boating Action Plan investigated the potential for major improvements to the recreational boating facilities at Anderson Road, Cowes and will help guide the future development of the boat ramp enabling the ramp to be used by all recreational boats and over all tides.
Anderson Road boat ramp - Boating Action Plan - Options & Priorities
| Option |
Priority |
Action |
| Extension of the ramp (or lowering the end) to improve availability over all tidal conditions. |
High |
Commence design, specification and construction. |
| Regrading of the ramp to improve accessibility. |
High |
Commence design, specification and construction. |
| Construction of a grooved (or anti skid) surface to improve usability. |
High |
Commence design, specification and construction. |
| Construction of new car parking facilities to improve congestion. |
High |
Implement a traffic study at the boat ramp over the summer and winter period to assess traffic movements and numbers. |
| Construction of a fixed timber jetty or pontoon alongside the ramp to improve launching and retrieval times. |
Medium |
Prepare detailed design options. |
| Carry out a detailed investigation into the provision of options to reduce wave action using a fixed jetty or pontoon. |
Medium |
Prepare detailed design options. |
| Construction of access to improve pedestrian safety around ramp. |
Medium |
Prepare detailed design options. |
| Install fish cleaning facilities. |
Medium |
Investigate the provision of fish cleaning facilities. |
| Dredge a channel top provide deep water access. |
Low |
Low priority due to environmental concerns relating to sand movement, seagrass and sea weed concerns. |
| Construction of a fixed breakwater. |
Low |
Low priority due to potential problems with sand movement and seagrass damage. |
Copies of the Boating Action Plan can be provided on request. For further information or updates on the progress of the Boating Action Plan for Anderson Road Boat Ramp at Cowes, please contact Council's Environment team on 1300 BCOAST (226 278).
Implementation of the Boating Action Plan
Works on three of the four high priority work options to upgrade the boat ramp have now been completed.
The boat ramp now has:
- an improved grade on both the upper and lower sections of the ramp,
- the low end (the toe) of the ramp being well below low water, and
- the surface of the ramp being improved to decrease the slippery affect of algae
The remaining priorities highlighted in the Boating Action Plan will be assessed for inclusion in future Council budget considerations.