MARIA CREEK: Kingston District Council have sought the views of ratepayers on the future of the Maria Creek Boat Launching Facility after an independent report found council's rate revenue would need to increase by up to 19pc over the next 10 years to fund the project. By Raquel Mustillo KINGSTON District Council has adopted an in principle position not to proceed with the reinstatement of a council-owned boat ramp after an independent report found rate revenue would need to increase by up to 19pc to fund the project. At last month’s meeting, councillors discussed an independent business case for the Maria Creek Boat Launching Facility following the closure of the facility in 2019 due to sand and seagrass build-up.