Queensland’s first and only fully integrated super yacht marina/shipyard destination, the $150 million Rivergate project, is rapidly transforming the Brisbane River bank at Murarrie.
The facility will finally place Brisbane on the international super yacht radar, generating millions in local economic activity annually, driving the growth of ancillary industries in Brisbane and providing an exciting new local destination.
Launched in July 2004 by former State Development Minister Tony McGrady, Rivergate is now quickly taking shape and is set to open its first marina facilities this January.
Rivergate is located adjacent to the Gateway Bridge at the Rivergate Marine and Industry Park, 15 minutes from the CBD, 10 minutes from Brisbane Airport and six nautical miles from Moreton Bay.
Murarrie Developments Pty Ltd, a company associated with Adco Constructions Directors Mr Bob Hill and Ms Judy Brinsmead and Central Properties Corporations’ Mr Stephen Gosling, is undertaking Rivergate.
Aimed at the national and international cruising yacht market, Rivergate is set to become Australia’s leading world-class marina and shipyard facility, providing all yachts from anywhere in the world with the ultimate one-stop-shop.
Rivergate will ultimately comprise:
- deep water marina berths for 12 metre yachts through to 60 metre international super yachts;
- hardstand and strata-titled refit complex;
- service berths for yachts up to 70 metres;
- high speed refuelling and pump out facilities;
- Queensland’s largest dry boat storage;
- “dry” marina berth for larger boats;
- yacht sales showrooms and repairers and much more.
The local boating and broader community will enjoy cafes, restaurants and a ritzy riverfront boardwalk reminiscent of the French Riviera.
Mr Stephen Gosling said that principal works were well advanced with the 104-berth marina 90% done and due to open for business this January.
“ The sea wall is also 90% complete and has been built to withstand a one in 100 year storm.
“The road network including Rivergate Place has been completed with the hardstand and first travel lift scheduled to finish in December,” he said.
Mr Gosling said that Rivergate had been launched to the international market this week at the prestigious 46th annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.
“The world’s largest boat show, it features more than $1.6 billion worth of boats, yachts, super yachts, electronics, engines and thousands of accessories from every major marine manufacturer and builder worldwide,” he said.
Rivergate is being constructed on 15.24 hectare site purchased from the State Government in June 2004.
The disused and degraded riverfront site was a former abattoir and ferry-serving depot.
Civil works began in September 2004 with marina approval secured in December 2004 with a 50 year, 4.16 hectare seabed lease being granted.
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