Key Issues: Strategically important to local economies through support for commercial fishing and marine based industries Synergistic to Gippsland Ports other functions as waterways manager Good complementary use of Gippsland Ports foreshore depot facilities, infrastructure and expertise Boatyard staff provide back-up for Gippsland Ports personnel for activities in peak demand, for specific projects and for emergencies Strong environmental and OHS credentials e.g., only facilities with waste water treatment Setting industry standards for OHS, environmental compliance, emissions and waste treatment Boatyards and slipways at Lakes Entrance, Paynesville and Port Welshpool allow public to work on own vessels Important community service function, attracting a high level of customer survey response satisfaction Boatyards and Slipways
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