Scarborough Boat Harbour Master Plan now finalised

The Miles Labor Government has released the Scarborough Boat Harbour Master Plan.

Plan outlines the long-term vision for the direction and development of the harbour.

Extensive community and stakeholder feedback used to form the outlook.

The Miles Labor Government has released the Scarborough Boat Harbour Master Plan, outlining the long-term vision for the direction and development of the facility.

The master plan has been formed after undertaking an evidence-based, collaborative, and consultative process, with insights and extensive feedback from stakeholders and the community.

It will be used as a strategic, decision-making and implementation tool to protect the core functions of the harbour and to guide future development opportunities.

It aims to strike a balance between sustaining a working harbour and maritime operations, while enhancing the experience and access for all.

The master plan identifies a range of future opportunities for the harbour including:

• enhanced access and berthing for vessels
• growth of the maritime and tourism sectors
• improved public access, public realm and open space
• minimising the harbour's environmental footprint and impact
• improved integration with surrounding areas
• driving Scarborough Boat Harbour as a destination 

The Scarborough Boat Harbour is an integral part of the Redcliffe Peninsula and Moreton Bay's social, cultural, and economic landscape, and the master plan will play a key role in its future.

TMR will continue to work with Moreton Bay City Council, state agencies, stakeholders and the community to implement the vision and strategies outlined in the master plan.

The master plan can be accessed at: www.tmr.qld.gov.au/ScarboroughBoatHarbour

Quotes attributable to the Transport and Main Roads Minister Bart Mellish:

“The finalisation and release of the Scarborough Boat Harbour Master Plan is an exciting opportunity for the harbour and the Redcliffe Peninsula to sail towards a more prosperous, accessible, and diversified future.

"The master plan is the result of an evidence-based, collaborative, and consultative process, with valuable input from stakeholders and the community helping to shape future outcomes.

"The master plan will guide future decision-making and implementation activities and will help to drive investment opportunities and improved community outcomes."

Quotes attributable to the Member for Redcliffe, Yvette D’Ath:

“We are fortunate to live in such a beautiful region, so it is vitally important we plan for the future to ensure it remains that way.

“The Scarborough Boat Harbour masterplan will influence future decisions, while enhancing opportunities for the local community and businesses, and I commend the Miles Government on releasing it ahead of the election.

“I want to thank the local community groups, key stakeholders and residents who contributed their ideas to the masterplan, as local knowledge is essential in achieving the right balance.

“A working group, made up of business and community members, will now be established to discuss ideas for the $4-milion investment committed to by the Miles Labor Government.”

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Media contact:  Minister Mellish Media – 0419 288 284