The Tacoma Preservation Society (TPS) has engaged with the current and previous Port Lincoln Councils for more than a decade to encourage the construction of a general-purpose, 90-metre x 200 tonne capacity community pontoon in the Lincoln Cove Marina, adjacent to the Fishermen’s Memorial and Marina Hotel.

The TPS believes this would be a win-win development for nautical based tourism, recreational boaties and fishers, the Port Lincoln community and provide an accessible, high profile future location for the MFV Tacoma. It would provide the Port Lincoln community easier water access at the marina.

Our proposal suggests Council apply for funds from the State Government’s Boating Facilities Fund, thus minimizing Council’s financial commitment to the project. Only local councils and large community organisations are able to apply for Boating Facility Funds. Additional funding options from private and corporate sources could also be pursued.

Lincoln Cove Marina boat owners contribute between $37.00 and $281.00 per year to the fund, depending on the length of their vessel. The financial contribution to the fund from Lincoln Cove boat owners has been substantial over a long period.