Manly State Boat Harbour master plan
The Manly State Boat Harbour is an integral part of the bayside’s social, cultural and economic landscape. We are currently undertaking a master planning process to help guide future activities at the boat harbour.
Manly State Boat Harbour is 1 of 8 state owned and operated boat harbours on the Queensland coast and hosts dry standings and wet berths, plus 2 public boat ramps (one at each end of the harbour). The Manly State Boat Harbour offers boating and cruising yacht facilities of particular significance for Australia's eastern seaboard.
The current function of Manly State Boat Harbour is to:
- provide safe and efficient all-tide deep water sheltered access for recreational and commercial vessels
- support sustainable recreational and commercial boating activities and the broader maritime and tourism sectors
- support maritime-related community functions, government services and public recreation.
Benefits
- Accessibility
- Better active transport
- Contributes to economy
- Contributes to regional growth
- Improves safety
Key features
The master plan will:
- 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 maritime 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.
Current status
We are now undertaking further background investigations and targeted engagement to inform a draft master plan for Manly State Boat Harbour for public consultation by late 2026.
The master plan will be informed by:
- community engagement and feedback
- technical information and analysis including:
- marine infrastructure and operations
- economics, supply chain and tourism
- land and marine environmental values
- property and leasing
- planning and urban design
You will have the opportunity to have your say during public consultation on the draft master plan prior to its updating and finalisation. The master plan is expected to be finalised in 2027.
