Almost $4 million will be spent to fast-track upgrades at Scarborough boat harbour, as part of a state-wide push to improve Queensland’s maritime infrastructure.
State Transport and Main Roads Minister Brent Mickelberg said $13.2 million would be spent to speed up planning at all State-owned boat harbours.
Minister Mickelberg said Scarborough, north of Brisbane on the Redcliffe peninsular, would receive $3.9 million in immediate upgrades to improve safety, access and amenities.
He said the finalised Scarborough State Boat Harbour Master Plan provided a long-term vision and strategic framework to guide development and decision-making over time, ensuring the harbour could continue to develop and renew.
“The first planned upgrades include improvements to safety, public access and parking, landscaping, and upgraded accessible amenities.”
Minister Mickelberg said, in addition to Scarborough, planning was underway for Manly, Urangan and Rosslyn Bay.
“Boat harbours at Bowen, Mooloolaba, Snapper Creek (Tin Can Bay), and Cabbage Tree Creek (Shorncliffe) will follow,” he said.
“We’ve fast-tracked this master planning because these harbours are critical to Queensland’s future—supporting jobs, tourism and industry, and connecting communities up and down the coast.”
