Greater access for disability angling

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Niall Blair - Minister for Primary Industries
Minister for Lands and Water

John Ajaka - Minister for Ageing
Minister for Disability Services

Wednesday, 30 September 2015

NEW PARTNERSHIP A WIN FOR ALL ANGLERS
Minister  for  Primary  Industries,  Land  and  Water  Niall  Blair  and  Minister  for  Disability  Services John Ajaka today announced that up to $200,000 will be invested to make it easier for anglers with disability to access some of the state’s best fishing spots.
The Ministers were joined by Member for Bathurst Paul Toole and several anglers to makethe announcement a t Lake Wallace at Wallerawang.
“Fishing  is  a  great  pastime  that  everyone  should  be  able  to  enjoy ,  which  is  why  this government  is  prioritising  funding  for  programs  like  these  that  will  provide  improved conditions and access for anyone who wants to fish,”
Mr Blair said.
Mr  Ajaka  said that  the  NSW Government  is  committed  to  improving  access to  recreational fishing opportunities for all members of the community.
“This funding will be invested into targeted fishing clinics as well as infrastructure upgrades, such as new casting platforms and access ramps at some of our most popular angling sites,” Mr Ajaka said.

As  part  of  the  commitment,  Lake  Wallace  at  Wallerawang,  which  is  a  well - known  and accessible  fishing  location,  will  be  stocked  with  ex-broodstock trout,  to  provide  a  greater fishing opportunity for all at the site.
Member   for   Bathurst  Paul   Toole  saidLake  Wallace   already   has  great   access   and opportunities for anyone to have the chance to catch a fish. “
We’re close to Sydney, the facilities are great and now there is hopefully a greater chance of bagging a big one,” Mr Toole said.
The  partnership  will  involve  $100,000  of  direct  funding  for  the  development  of  specialised amenities  and  workshops  to  give  anglers  with  disability  equal  access  to  popular  fishing spots.
A further $100,000 will be provided through the Recreational Fishing Trusts, in consultation with  the  Advisory  Council  on  Recreational  Fishing,  for  community  groups  and  individuals across  the  state  to  make  expressions  of  interest  for  funding  for  projects  or  programs  that enhance fishing access for people with limited physical ability.
Expressions of interest are open from today until  13 November 2015.
For more information visit dpi.nsw.gov.au/fisheries/recreational
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