Overview

Maritime Safety Queensland is preparing a business case to upgrade the Wellington Point boating facilities. The assessment will identify ways to enhance safety, increase parking for cars and trailers, and improve overall capacity.

The need to upgrade the facility was identified in the Queensland Recreational Boating Facilities Demand Forecasting Study 2022 for the Redland Local Government Area, which highlighted increasing demand and operational pressures at the site.

The boat ramp is a vital gateway to the Moreton Bay islands and local waterways, making it important for residents, visitors, and the Redlands boating community.

Any recommendations from the business case will be considered by the Queensland Government as part of future planning and investment decisions.

Consultation is now open until Sunday 31 May 2026.

Leading option: Waterside reclamation parking extension

Three design options were developed and assessed as part of the business case, each with their own features, benefits and considerations. Following technical assessment and stakeholder engagement, a leading option has been identified as it provides the best overall balance for this multi-use area.

Key features and benefits:
  • Creates additional parking to the east of the existing car park within the Moreton Bay Marine Park
  • Includes new car and trailer parking, accessible spaces, floating walkways, and an extended breakwater
  • Improves safety, access and overall efficiency of the facility
  • Reduces impacts to nearby greenspace.

More information about the leading option and alternative options is provided below, including detailed plans, features, community benefits and considerations. Please review the options and share your feedback on the leading option, including whether it meets your needs or if an alternative approach should be considered.

Concept plan showing new parking created on reclaimed land east of the existing car park within the Moreton Bay Marine Park. Includes additional trailable and standard car parks, accessible spaces, two floating walkways, and a new breakwater

Project features

  • 35 new trailable parking bays
  • 16 new car parking bays
  • 2 accessible trailable parking spaces
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • 2 new floating walkways
  • New breakwater with pedestrian footpath
  • Extend the existing breakwater (northern boat ramp lanes)

Community benefits

  • Parking extension on reclaimed land reduces the impact on nearby greenspace
  • Improves safety and ease of launching and retrieving vessels
  • Reduces the need to enter the water with floating walkways
  • Improves access and safety for all users
  • Enhances overall efficiency of the facility.

Considerations

  • Requires construction within the Moreton Bay Marine Park and will be subject to environmental approvals.

Alternative option 1: Landside parking extension

Concept plan showing an expanded car and trailer parking area extending south into the Wellington Point Reserve. Includes additional trailable and standard car parks, accessible spaces, two floating walkways, and an extended breakwater with a pedestrian f

Project features

  • 49 new trailable parking bays
  • 36 new car parking bays
  • 2 accessible trailable parking spaces
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • 2 new floating walkways
  • New breakwater with pedestrian footpath
  • Extend the existing breakwater (northern boat ramp lanes)

Community benefits

  • Provides the most additional parking, reducing congestion
  • Improves safety and ease of launching and retrieving vessels
  • Reduces the need to enter the water with floating walkways
  • Improves access and safety for all users
  • Enhances overall efficiency of the facility.

Considerations

  • Requires a significant part of the Wellington Point Reserve to accommodate the new parking extension

Alternative option 2: New breakwater (no parking extension)

Concept plan showing upgrades focused on marine infrastructure, including a new breakwater, extension of the existing breakwater, and two floating walkways. No changes to the existing car and trailer parking layout, retaining the current footprint while i

Project features

  • 2 new floating walkways
  • New breakwater with pedestrian footpath
  • Extension of the existing breakwater (northern boat ramp lanes)

Community benefits

  • Retains the existing layout and character of the surrounding area
  • Focuses on improving boating safety and functionality without expanding the current footprint
  • Improves safety and ease of launching and retrieving vessels
  • Reduces the need to enter the water with floating walkways
  • Improves access and safety for all users.
  • Enhances overall efficiency of the facility.

Considerations

  • Parking demand is expected to increase with improved boating infrastructure, placing further pressure on already-constrained parking capacity at Wellington Point

Community consultation survey

Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) is seeking your feedback on the leading option and two alternative options for the Wellington Point Boating Facilities Upgrade Business Case.

Your input will help shape the final design and ensure the project aligns with community needs and priorities.

Please provide your feedback by 31 May 2026

This survey will take around 2–3 minutes to complete.

Please review the leading option, as well as the two alternative options above prior to starting this survey.