Boat ramps 5, 6, 7, and 8 will be permanently closed from mid April 2024 to enable construction of eight new boat ramps, which will be opened in early/mid 2025.

Boat ramps 1, 2, 3 and 4 will remain open until the new boat ramps are constructed.

See the image above right for the revised launch and retrieve protocols.

A new temporary boat trailer parking area has been constructed adjacent to the existing boat ramps. The temporary parking area provides the same capacity as the previous trailer parking area, and has been designed according to the Department of Transport's approved layout.

Boat Harbour Quays access to and from Ocean Reef Road will be closed from early April 2024. Access for public vehicles will be from Hodges Drive.

Cyclists and pedestrians will have path access along Ocean Reef Road and Hodges Drive, with limited public access within the Marina development area.

Traffic management will be in place at various times during the course of Stage One works.

• Closure and relocation of public toilets adjacent to new temporary car park.
• Closure of boat washdown bays and fish cleaning station.
• Temporary construction fencing around site.
• Demolition of existing car park.
• Closure of existing beach area.
• Minor clearing works in line with environmental and planning approvals.