QLD Marina Division

Hope Harbour Marina

 

 

 

 

 

Chairman: Mark Robertson, Scarborough Marina

Vice-Chair: Terry Chittleborough, Sanctuary Cove Marina

'Our aims include advancing the development of the Marina Industry in Queensland; to encourage best practice management; to aid in the handling of environmental, government and industry regulations; to encourage marketing and promotion of our members marinas; to educate and protect the industry from unfair criticism and unfair regulation; and to be an influence on  government policy for the benefit of the industry.'

 Key issues that the division is currently involved with include:

Port Douglas Marina Aerial
  • Ensuring seabed lease rentals and charges remain in line with

    industry standards so that long term investment is encouraged.

  • Reduction in the lead-time and complexity of the approvals process.
  • Gaining government recognition and action for an ongoing program of general maintenance dredging in key areas.
  • Improve government and community perceptions of the benefits of marinas.
  • Evaluation of leasehold as a suitable entity for the marina industry.