Construction on new Midge Point boat ramp just months away: Mackay MP Julieanne Gilbert

The design of the new facility accounts for the local marine habitat, large tidal range and wave conditions of the Midge Point area.

Construction on a long-awaited new boat ramp at Midge Point will begin in June and be complete in October, weather permitting.

Mackay MP Julieanne Gilbert said Queensland company Australian Marine and Civil was awarded the $1.55m contract to complete the works for the new boat ramp at Jimmy’s Rocks Road.

“The contract includes construction of a new two-lane boat ramp and 120-metre-long access causeway at Jimmy’s Rocks Road,” Mrs Gilbert said.

“The design of the new facility accounts for the local marine habitat, large tidal range and wave conditions of the Midge Point area.”

Mrs Gilbert said the project was funded through the Palaszczuk Government‘s Boating Infrastructure Program.

“Communities like ours have some of the highest rates of boat ownership and boat use in the state,” Mrs Gilbert said.

“That’s why our government has prioritised investments in upgraded and new ramps, walkways and pontoons since 2015.

“For our region, that’s includes upgraded ramps at River Street, St Helens Beach and Dingo Beach, new walkways at Grasstree Beach, Half Tide Tug Harbour at Hay Point and a new walkway in the Mackay Harbour.

“We’ve also provided funding and worked with council on projects like the new boat launching area at Seagull Street in Slade Point.”

Last year, Midge Point residents said they were fed up over waiting for a new boat ramp and said the lack of action was hampering the region’s tourism potential.

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Originally published as Construction on new Midge Point boat ramp just months away: Mackay MP Julieanne Gilbert