Crowdy Harrington Marine Rescue unit will soon welcome two emergency response motor vehicles and refurbishment of the boat shed and training room thanks to $95,000 from the State government.
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Member for Port Macquarie Leslie Williams said the funding would provide the local community with a well-resourced marine rescue unit with modern equipment.
“The new four-wheel-drives will help the Crowdy Harrington Marine Rescue Unit respond to emergencies more quickly and effectively, while installation of a solar power system will cut costs that can be directed towards volunteer training.
“The local community can have continued peace of mind that volunteers can respond to a variety of distress calls, which could be from swimmers in trouble or from an upturned boat in heavy seas.
“The Harrington and Crowdy Head’s fishing communities have grown over the past few years, so it’s important that local marine rescue volunteers are prepared and equipped to respond to emergencies,” Mrs Williams said.
The funding was derived from the ClubGrants category three infrastructure grants program.
