Shute Harbour Restoration Project

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Shute Harbour Restoration on track

The rebuild of the Shute Harbour Marine Terminal is on track and expected to be completed by mid September 2021, weather permitting.

The new seawall has been constructed, with the level of the entire facility and carpark raised by an extra metre for greater resilience to storm surge in the future.

The slab for the new terminal building has been laid and works have begun to install reinforced concrete columns, which will support the walls of the new terminal building.

The refurbished finger pontoons, which travelled to Townsville for restoration, will start returning home to Shute Harbour from early March.


Carpark and Boat Ramp Closure

There is a full closure of the lower carpark and public boat ramp in effect to ensure public safety during the construction project.

Please note that the Bus Stop has been relocated to the upper car park during the construction. Signage will be in place to advise motorists and users of the boat ramp.

A temporary boat ramp is located in Muddy Bay for those boat owners who need to access their moorings in Shute Harbour.

PLEASE NOTE: During the restoration project it is business as usual for tourist operators at Shute Harbour with amazing experiences departing daily. Find out more here!


View the latest project updates below:

February 2021

November 2020

September 2020

July 2020

April 2020

February 2020

December 2019


You can view and download the Overview document here>>


Background

The overall $54.5 million restoration project will see a complete rebuild of the seawall, terminal, pontoons and carpark at the Shute Harbour marine facility. Construction began on the new seawall in January 2020.

Eligible works received joint funding from the Commonwealth and State Governments under the Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA).


Community Consultation 2017

In 2017, Council asked what the community feels is important for the future of Shute Harbour. View the Consultation Summary here.

By getting input from the community, Council could future-proof the area and budget appropriately for any upcoming developments at Shute Harbour.





Shute Harbour Restoration on track

The rebuild of the Shute Harbour Marine Terminal is on track and expected to be completed by mid September 2021, weather permitting.

The new seawall has been constructed, with the level of the entire facility and carpark raised by an extra metre for greater resilience to storm surge in the future.

The slab for the new terminal building has been laid and works have begun to install reinforced concrete columns, which will support the walls of the new terminal building.

The refurbished finger pontoons, which travelled to Townsville for restoration, will start returning home to Shute Harbour from early March.


Carpark and Boat Ramp Closure

There is a full closure of the lower carpark and public boat ramp in effect to ensure public safety during the construction project.

Please note that the Bus Stop has been relocated to the upper car park during the construction. Signage will be in place to advise motorists and users of the boat ramp.

A temporary boat ramp is located in Muddy Bay for those boat owners who need to access their moorings in Shute Harbour.

PLEASE NOTE: During the restoration project it is business as usual for tourist operators at Shute Harbour with amazing experiences departing daily. Find out more here!


View the latest project updates below:

February 2021

November 2020

September 2020

July 2020

April 2020

February 2020

December 2019


You can view and download the Overview document here>>


Background

The overall $54.5 million restoration project will see a complete rebuild of the seawall, terminal, pontoons and carpark at the Shute Harbour marine facility. Construction began on the new seawall in January 2020.

Eligible works received joint funding from the Commonwealth and State Governments under the Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA).


Community Consultation 2017

In 2017, Council asked what the community feels is important for the future of Shute Harbour. View the Consultation Summary here.

By getting input from the community, Council could future-proof the area and budget appropriately for any upcoming developments at Shute Harbour.




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    Is this project to be finished in 16 weeks ie June if not why state in your media release that it will be finished mid year, Is this project fully funded by state funding, is there any cost overruns, due to the rock wall slipping and pulling the piles over

    Peter Cannonvale asked about 2 months ago

    Hi Peter,

    The construction program is on track for works to be completed by mid-September, weather permitting. 

    $54.5 million in eligible joint funding was budgeted from the Commonwealth and State Governments under the Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA), including a WRC contribution of $2.8 million funded from an insurance payout from Severe Tropical Cyclone Debbie.

    Thanks,

    WRC Team

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    What about the upgrade for the public boat ramp and is there any information on this.

    Craig asked about 2 months ago

    Hi Craig,

    The latest information published by Maritime Safety Queensland is that the contractor will begin establishing a work site in mid-February 2021. Find out more here on their website - https://www.msq.qld.gov.au/Boating-facilities/Current-and-announced-projects

    Thanks,

    WRC Team

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    Could you please explain what was determined from the community consultation and is there a public record of how many submissions were recieved and what weight was given to these submissions in determining outcomes. Could you also please explain how calling for expressions of interest for commercial leases is possible if council has not provided a future vision for Shute Harbour based on community consultation. Allowing expressions of interest in commercial leases without any guiding principles is simply handing control of future use of the Shute Harbour precinct over to the highest bidder. Could you please explain how this addresses public benefit or public utility for one of our most important public foreshore spaces.

    Eric Oliver asked 9 months ago

    Hi Eric, 

    Thanks for your query. Community Consultation occurred in late 2017 after the marine facility was damaged during Cyclone Debbie. The consultation process sought feedback on the design for the new facility and captured the community’s vision for the future of the site. During the consultation process a range of different ideas were presented and recorded in a report to Council. A Summary is available on this webpage under Project Updates. This report was considered during the development of the Detailed Design and during any discussions regarding the long-term future of Shute Harbour. It was recommended the designers future-proof the design to ensure there are options for future development. Council have always stated that any future development of the site beyond the restoration of the marine facility, would be subject to the development of a business case and government funding support. 

    Council’s vision for the new Marine Terminal is expressed in our Investment Brochure which can be viewed on this page. Our guiding principles are clearly identified in our Vision statement on the front page which reads: Council’s Vision - To create a region that is strong, resilient, sustainable and universally recognised as the region where people want to live, work, learn and invest. We invite you to be part of it! 

    Thanks, WRC Team

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    Can you fish from the fishing jetty at the moment

    G Taylor asked 10 months ago

    Hi G Taylor, thanks for your query. Unfortunately, no, you cannot fish from the jetty as it is within the construction site and public access is restricted. The fishing jetty will reopen to the public once the project is completed in mid-2021. We appreciate the community's understanding and patience during this time. Thanks, WRC Team

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    What's happening regards to a new boat ramp?

    Gavin dunk asked 12 months ago

    Hi Gavin, 

    The existing public boat ramp at Shute Harbour is currently closed to the public however it will reopen once the construction is completed. The Department of Transport and Main Roads are planning a minor upgrade to this ramp to improve the recreational boat launching facilities in the Whitsundays. A temporary access ramp is available near Muddy Bay for those who need to access their moorings throughout the duration of the project. 

    Thanks, WRC Team.