THE HON. PAT CONROY MP
MINISTER FOR DEFENCE INDUSTRY AND CAPABILITY DELIVERY
MINISTER FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
AND THE PACIFIC
MEMBER FOR SHORTLAND
DAN REPACHOLI MP
MEMBER FOR HUNTER
LABOR'S COMMITMENT FOR A PERMANENT DREDGE FOR SWANSEA CHANNEL CLOSER TO REALITY
A permanent dredging solution for the Swansea Channel is one step closer, with Lake Macquarie City Council to bring forward a proposal for ongoing dredging, including plans for a sand transfer system and investigating relocating dredged sand to Blacksmiths Beach.
One of the key components of the Lake Macquarie Economic Development Package - which Labor took to the 2022 Federal Election - was 10 million commitment is being provided under the Albanese Government's Priority Community Infrastructure Program. The Council is continuing to work closely with Federal and State agencies to finalise the funding agreement as soon as possible.
We welcome Lake Macquarie City Council's support for a permanent dredging solution for the Swansea Channel supported with significant Commonwealth funding.