2023 January February Marina World

WORLD NEWS
Funding boost for
Ocean Reef
AUSTRALIA: The McGowan Government has delivered a major funding boost
for the coastal pool at Perth’s Ocean Reef Marina waterfront precinct.
The marina’s new project budget of
$223 million will see the coastal pool
become an iconic new destination,
with the pool deck extended and the
addition of an architecturally-designed
hospitality building.
Plans for the coastal pool were
initially introduced to the marina
project as a result of strong community
feedback and it is expected to be a
significant tourism draw for Ocean Reef
and Western Australia.
The announcement coincides with
the release of a unique precinct-scale
waterfront development opportunity
through an Expressions of Interest
process, which will bring the Ocean
Reef town centre to life.
The government, via
DevelopmentWA, is seeking a master
developer to deliver the first stage sites
suited to a range of retail and food and
beverage options, alongside residential
and short-term holiday accommodation
and commercial land.
Once complete, Ocean Reef Marina
will become an iconic waterfront
precinct providing recreational, tourism,
residential and boating facilities for
local residents and visitors. The new
marina will have up to 550 wet berths
and a drystack for 200 boats, new boat
ramps, more than double the existing
trailer parking and a family beach.
In addition to the marina
development, the state government
is investing a further $106 million to
prepare land for sale to the private
sector for residential development, with
proceeds to offset the cost of the total
project.
Premier Mark McGowan commented:
“The Ocean Reef Marina is one of the
most important development projects
in our state, creating more than 8,600
construction jobs, and will ultimately
inject $3 billion into the Western
Australian economy.”
Calypso Cove project agreed
BAHAMAS: A megayacht marina is to form part of the $250 million Calypso
Cove cruise port project at Long Island. The Bahamas Government signed the
development agreement with Azul Destinations last October.
The new cruise port – one of two
under development in the island
group – will be able to handle many
thousands of passengers every day but
also has a strong focus on appealing to
guests wishing to lengthen their stay. A
Inaugural PIANC America
USA: The US Section of the World Association for Waterborne Transport
Infrastructure (PIANC) is preparing for the inaugural PIANC America
Conference, which takes place in Fort Lauderdale, Florida from 24th-27th
April.
PIANC USA is sponsoring the
event so as to foster collaboration
between countries in North America,
South America and the Caribbean
in support of a stronger waterborne
transportation system within the
western hemisphere.
200-room hotel, casino, waterpark, 18-
hole golf course and retail outlets are
part of the plan.
Construction should start by the end
of this year or early 2024 and employ
around 300 workers.
The conference, which is expected
to attract around 300 leaders and
innovators, will discuss topics related
to sustaining ports, waterways and
marinas in a changing climate.
Registration is available at
www.piancamerica2023.org/registration
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