Coast marina plans to go under covers
SANCTUARY Cove Marina will today announce plans to build Australia’s first covered berths as part of a multimillion-dollar expansion.
The new $8.31 million development will increase the number of vessels able to berth at the marina from 237 to 303.
The announcement comes in response to a spike in berthing demand for recreational boats 50-180 feet bracket.
CEO Greg Shaw, of Sanctuary Cove owner Mulpha, believes the expansion, part of an ongoing long-term investment program to enhance to marina, would attract a new superyacht market to the Gold Coast.
“This unique setting also hosts an impressive calendar of events, including the annual Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show and the annual Sanctuary Cove Food in the and Wine Festival,” he said. “We are confident local, interstate and international boat owners will see the benefits of leasing a berth at Sanctuary Cove and enjoying a sojourn on the Gold Coast as part of their itinerary.”
Construction, undertaken by marine manufacturing company Superior Jetties, has begun on the project. Work is expected to be completed by April 2020, a month out from the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show.
Champion power boat racer and hairdressing tycoon Stefan Ackerie said he believed the development’s covered berths would be an Australian first.
“If you can have your boat undercover instead of in the heat all year that’s a big deal,” he said.
“It is a big deal, and let’s hope there’s a lot of them. Marinas now are becoming very hard to find. It’s definitely a first.”
Marina general manager Steve Sammes said the marina was “uniquely positioned” for high-class boating experience.
“The new facility will be a signature project, setting a new benchmark in marina design and facilities in Australia,” he said.
Boaties are now able to register their interest online to lease the new berths.
More details are expected to be released at a press conference scheduled at Sanctuary Cove this morning.