Revealed: Major upgrades, new name for Spinnaker Sound Marina
Plans for a multi-million dollar upgrade and renaming of a popular Moreton City marina have been revealed, including two luxury unit complexes and an expansive waterside deck.
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A developer has revealed plans for a multi million-dollar upgrade of a Moreton marina to several hundred residents on the weekend ahead of lodging a development application for the proposal.
The changes to Spinnaker Sound Marina included new community facilities to create a more appealing waterfront setting.
The marina, established more than 40 years ago, was also being renamed Sandstone Point Marina to reflect the region’s growing recognition and popularity.
Residents and boat owners were given a first look at the draft upgrade plans on Saturday and asked to contribute their ideas for improvements to the marina precinct.
The proposed upgrade would provide new and refreshed amenity for both locals and visitors but likely to include an expansive waterside deck, lush new landscaping and additional outdoor seating.
Other options were being explored in consultation with the community.
The upgrade would also coincide with the development of a new waterfront apartment complex offering sweeping Pumicestone Passage views and providing much-needed new housing options for the region.
Development group Ignite Projects was in the process of acquiring the marina, which comprised a marine lease covering more than 150 berths, together with associated landholdings.
Ignite Projects Director Josh Foote said the proposed upgrade would breathe new life into the marina precinct, creating a more appealing waterfront entertainment area and new facilities for the local community.
“The Sandstone Point marina is the perfect gateway to Moreton Bay, with all-weather protection for boats and less than one hour’s drive from Brisbane,” Mr Foote said.
“This upgrade is a natural progression for the area, alongside other new developments and planned infrastructure improvements, such as the Bribie bridge duplication and Caboolture-Bribie Island Road widening.
“We’re excited at the opportunity to enhance the marina experience for the whole community while also providing an attractive new apartment offering in such a beautiful setting.”
About 180 people attended the free event at Steakout Pizzeria on July 13 to find out more about the marina plans, with many welcoming plans to upgrade the waterfront areas.
“We were very grateful for the opportunity to speak to the local community and hear their ideas and we’re already making changes to our plans in response to this feedback,” Mr Foote said.
City of Moreton Bay Division 1 Councillor Brooke Savige, who attended the information session, urged residents to have their say.
“This is the first time I’ve seen a developer ‘front-end’ their development,” she said.
“I’ve never seen a developer come to the community prior to lodging a DA (development application) so I commend them for doing this and wanting to hear your thoughts front and centre.”
A development application for the new residential project, to be called Anchorage Sandstone Point, was expected to be lodged with the Moreton Bay Regional Council soon.
Anchorage would have 66 units across two buildings, with 112 resident car parks and a further 42 secure car spaces for visitors and marina users.
there would be more than 250 sqm of exclusive recreational areas, a swimming pool, bicycle parking and watercraft storage.
Units would have two to four bedrooms, some with a study and butler’s pantry, plus spacious balconies with water views and high-quality fixtures and finishes.
Future plans included a boutique selection of townhomes.
Ignite Projects has a strong track record of delivering successful residential projects in southeast Queensland.
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