The Sunshine Coast’s first new marina in more than 30 years has been officially unveiled.
The $16 million Pelican Waters marina has the coast’s first dry storage for up to 160 boats and 126 wet berths.
The state-of-the-art marina has the only fully enclosed dry stack boat storage facility in the region.
Sunshine Coast Council Mayor, Mark Jamieson, said the marina is a “key asset to our local economy and its completion marks a significant milestone for the Pelican Waters and wider Sunshine Coast community.”
Councillor Jamieson said it is a welcome boost to coast’s marine industry with an anticipated economic impact of $52.68 million and 119 new jobs.
Division 2 Councillor, Terry Landsberg, said it was exciting to see the full-service marina come to fruition after so many years in planning.
He said the location of the marina makes it ideal for marina operators, including the Caloundra Coast Guard, who require convenient access to services, fuel and fresh water.
Pelican Waters Marina Director, Les Binkin, said the environmental and sustainability visions had been paramount in the construction and delivery of the marina.
“The marina implements a specialised sewerage pump-out system for boats, plus a boatyard for marine repairs in accordance with best practice to manage waste and run-off,” Mr Binkin said.
“It also offers marine berths instead of moorings in the Pumicestone Passage to avoid impacts on sea grass and other aquatic plants via anchor damage,” he said.
