Overview

The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is leading master planning for Scarborough Boat Harbour to help guide future activities at the harbour.

Scarborough Boat Harbour is an integral part of the bayside’s social, cultural and economic landscape. It is 1 of 8 state-owned and operated harbours on the Queensland coast and hosts dry standings and wet berths, plus 2 public boat ramps (one at each end of the harbour) and offers boating and cruising yacht facilities of particular significance for Australia's eastern seaboard.

The current function of Scarborough Boat Harbour is to:

  • provide safe and efficient access for recreational and commercial vessels
  • promote activities that are commercially and environmentally sustainable, support the marine industry, and generate local employment and tourism.

Master planning

The Scarborough Boat Harbour Draft Master Plan aims to:

  • establish a new long-term vision
  • continue to provide safe and efficient access to Queensland waters
  • continue to provide berthing for recreational and commercial vessels
  • continue to promote activities that are commercially and environmentally sustainable, support the marine industry, and generate local employment and tourism
  • identify potential opportunities and constraints
  • support the development of a sense of identity, increased activity, and connections
  • support leasing and investment decisions.

Have your say

The Draft Master Plan has been informed by community and stakeholder feedback gathered in late 2021, supporting technical assessments and stakeholder engagement.

The community was also invited to provide submissions between November 2023 to March 2024.

Following the close of public consultation, TMR has been reviewing the valuable feedback received and considering potential changes to the Draft Master Plan. A summary of changes, revised plan and supporting indicative use information showing potential draft changes to the master plan are now available to view here.

TMR sought feedback on potential changes to the Draft Master Plan for 2 weeks from 10 June to 24 June 2024. Feedback received will be used to inform changes to the final master plan.