Transport for NSW Maritime will invest $44 million into improving waterway accessibility and safety under its new Boating Infrastructure and Dredging Scheme (BID Scheme), NSW Government said.
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.
According to the Government, the scheme also confirms $16 million to deliver much needed dredging works along the NSW coast.
The scheme consists of five sub-programs: