New plans for marina upgrade

Revised plans have been released for a multi-million-dollar upgrade to the renamed Sandstone Point Marina.

The proposals include better access to the public for the local commercial fishing industry and additional berths for small vessels.

However, marine repair services and the existing marina boat ramp for launching trailer boats will be retained at the previously named Spinnaker Sound Marina.

Previously unveiled plans include refurbishments to the waterfront dining, a waterside deck, new landscaping and improved pedestrian access from Spinnaker Drive.

Incoming marina owner Ignite Projects released draft plans for the upgrade in July as part of a new Pumicestone Passage waterfront apartments complex.

“We are very grateful for the feedback received from the local community and have updated our plans accordingly,” Ignite Director Josh Mr Foote said.

“While some existing facilities, such as the boat dry storage and travel lift, would no longer be available, we have introduced changes to ensure marina users retain access to most repair and maintenance services and the current refuelling dock.

“We are also creating improved access to the public for commercial fishers, which will deliver a shot in the arm for this industry and provide another reason for people to visit the marina precinct.

“This will be the first major upgrade to the Sandstone Point Marina since it was built more than 40 years ago.”

Ignite Projects has also changed plans for the new residential project, to be called Anchorage Sandstone Point, following requests from the Moreton Bay City Council.

Anchorage will offer almost 70 apartments across two buildings and five levels, with 110 resident car parks and a further 42 secure car spaces for visitors and marina users.

It will have more than 250sqm of exclusive recreation areas, a swimming pool, bicycle parking and watercraft storage.

“We have also designed the upper level to be stepped back to reduce visibility while having two separate buildings creates a greater sense of space and room for additional deep planting,” Mr Foote said.

To find out more, visit www.sandstonepointmarina.com.au