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Labor commits to fully fund new Whitfords Volunteer Sea Rescue patrol boat A re-elected Carpenter Government will provide $360,000 to fully fund the total purchase of a new patrol boat for the Whitfords Volunteer Sea Rescue Group. Premier Alan Carpenter, visiting Hillarys Marina today, also announced a significant funding boost to the Metropolitan Volunteer Sea Rescue Alliance, which not only includes the Whitfords Volunteer Sea Rescue Group but also Fremantle and Cockburn volunteer groups. “Under Labor’s plan, annual funding for the Alliance will increase to $450,000 per year – an increase of $250,000 on their current annual grant. “These groups have a record of outstanding public service for our community. “This significant funding increase recognises the important and life saving role these volunteer groups provide in rescue operations on our coast.” Mr Carpenter said only Labor was prepared to fully back Western Australia’s volunteer sea rescue services. “Our commitment fully funds the purchase of a new patrol boat for the Whitfords Volunteer Sea Rescue Group. “This is in stark contrast with the Liberal’s promise of just $150,000 – which also relies on a significant contribution from the City of Joondalup ratepayers,” he said. Mr Carpenter said both the increase in annual funding for volunteer sea rescue services and grant for the purchase of the new patrol boat would be provided in this financial year. |
