Parkes Shire Council has secured $133,220 from Transport for NSW Maritime’s Boating Infrastructure for Communities Grants Program and will co-contribute $52,480 towards the $185,700 project to deepen Lake Endeavour’s launch channel.
This upgrade will make launching non-motorized watercraft safer, easier, and more accessible for everyone at Lake Endeavour – the Shire’s only waterbody open for recreational use, the Council said.
According to the officials, deepening the launch channel will:
The launch channel upgrade is set to be completed by May 2026.
The Boating Infrastructure for Communities Grants Program is part of Transport for NSW Maritime’s $44 million Boating Infrastructure and Dredging Scheme, which aims to improve access and facilities for recreational and commercial boating across the state.