An artists impression of the upgraded ramp.

Ermington’s Wharf Road boat ramp is to be upgraded with a $455,000 NSW Maritime grant.

The grant will enable City of Ryde and Paramatta councils to widen the ramp, replace the existing pontoon, and improve traffic flow. Part of the grant will also go towards design work for further improvements.

NSW Maritime awarded the grant under the Better Boating Program following a joint application from the two councils.

This grant is part of more than $1 million awarded to Sydney Harbour councils for seven projects in the inaugural round of the Better Boating program.

Boat ramps are owned by local councils and maintenance has traditionally been their responsibility.

This new funding package will ease the burden on local councils so they can make sure the existing ramps are in top condition.

NSW Maritime’s Better Boating program offers 100 per cent funding to improve boat ramp facilities at suitable sites within Sydney Harbour.

The Wharf Road boat ramp is the first access point to Sydney Harbour for trailer boats coming from the city’s north western suburbs.