$8.3m megayacht expansion mapped out for Sanctuary Cove Marina
More berths – some of them covered – and megayacht parking to roll out at the home of the Sanctuary Cove International Boat ShowSanctuary Cove Marina will add another 66 berths – including covered ones – as part of an $8.3 million expansion that will also open it up to megayachts stretching more than 180 feet.
The move will open up the potential for the marina to start hosting vessels owned by the world’s ultra-rich and famous including Arab sheiks, high-flying business tycoons and oligarchs.
Sanctuary Cove Marina general manager Steve Sammes said the expanded marina would be a signature project setting a new benchmark in Australian marina design and facilities.
“Sanctuary Cove is uniquely positioned to offer berth holders the ultimate boating and lifestyle experience,” Steve Sammes said.
“Marina facilities have direct access to the Sanctuary Cove retail village, home to one of the best dining and retail destinations on the Gold Coast, the five-star InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort, two championship golf courses, and the Sanctuary Cove Country Club offering an outstanding range of gym, massage, pilates and fitness services, all at the fingertips of our berth holders.”
Covered berths
The new marina will include covered berths, part of a six-star level of service that combines premier marina berthing with “unparalleled customer service, facilities and amenities”.
Sanctuary Cove Marina’s owner, retail and property investment group Mulpha, said it had invested in the marina after being “encouraged by the continued growth of the Gold Coast marine industry”.
Mulpha chief executive Greg Shaw said Sanctuary Cove boasted a unique value proposition as Australia’s best-positioned marina.
“Sanctuary Cove is a truly integrated lifestyle resort offering the very best in resort hotel, retail, golf, fitness and lifestyle facilities,” Shaw said.
“This unique setting also hosts an impressive calendar of events, including the annual Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show and the annual Sanctuary Cove Food and Wine Festival.
“We are confident local, interstate and international boat owners will see the benefits of leasing a berth at Sanctuary Cove and enjoying a sojourn on the Gold Coast as part of their itinerary.”
Development boom
The area around the Sanctuary Cove Marina has also seen a burst of development, including a multimillion-dollar private investment in refit and maintenance facilities in the adjacent Coomera Marine Precinct.
Adding security is the Queensland Government’s long-term commitment to dredging the Coomera River to help make the northern Gold Coast a premium boating destination.
The works on the marina are expected to be completed before the opening of the 2020 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, which takes place from May 21-24.
Shaw said the marina expansion would mean a “bigger and better” Sanctuary Cove boat show in 2020.
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