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Taskforce Meets to Boost Tourism and Manly's Economic Recovery

Member for Manly James Griffin has welcomed the first virtual meeting of the Tourism & Economic Recovery Taskforce in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the summer bushfires.

Mr Griffin established the Taskforce to bring together public and private sector stakeholders across the Manly area in order to provide strategic and practical advice to benefit the local tourism, events and hospitality industry.


Upgraded Boat Ramps and Jetties Coming to Manly

New and updated boating infrastructure will be delivered across the state under the latest round of the NSW Government’s Boating Now Program.

Member for Manly James Griffin welcomed over $300,000 in funding from the NSW Government to deliver jetty and ramp upgrades at Little Manly and Forty Baskets Beach in Balgowlah Heights.

“We are getting on with the job of improving local maritime access and safety across the Northern Beaches,” Mr Griffin said.


One Month Tribute for VP Day 75th Anniversary

Veterans and their family members on the Northern Beaches are being encouraged to share their stories of service, as part of a month long campaign launched by the NSW Government in lead up to the 75th anniversary of the Second World War.

Parliamentary Secretary for Veterans James Griffin said One Month to Remember VP Day will ensure the COVID-19 pandemic does not take away from the significance of this year’s 75th anniversary of Victory in the Pacific (VP Day).