Eden Marina just needs $8m wave attenuator

A recent judgement in the NSW Land and Environment Court has upheld an appeal by Eden Marina against the Bega Valley Shire Council, resulting in the Eden Marina being granted development consent.

Eden Marina is now an exciting new marina project for NSW poised to begin works. But it requires $8m funding from the NSW Government for the wave attenuator, developers say.

With the timely approval of Government funding, the first boats could be entering Eden Marina late-2019.

The NSW state government funding sought for the Cattle Bay wave attenuator tallies $8m.

The NSW government has previously funded wave attenuators in many other coastal towns such as Coffs Harbour, Nelson Bay, Wollongong, Tweed Heads and Yamba.

"The developers are ready to go and commence works on the marina once the NSW Government steps up and provides the essential infrastructure," said Eden Marina spokesperson, Bob Carter.

"Eden Marina at Cattle Bay is a significant project which will deliver great economic, social and tourism benefits to regional NSW. It will also provide all of the maritime safety needs in Eden… specifically, a safe haven for passing vessels and a protected marina for local boaters."

"At Cattle Bay, a NSW Government funded wave attenuator would kick start a 154-berth marina, 4.5 star international hotel, serviced apartments, restaurant, terrace and conference centre with housing development... a comprehensive resort," Mr Carter said.

The benefits and business case for the Eden Marina to the local economy are well documented and undisputed.

In the first four years of the project, the local employment impact will be 150 direct and in-direct jobs per year, with continuing employment across the hotel/restaurant/marina group of almost 100 direct and in-direct jobs.

The capital expenditure of the complete Cattle Bay project, comprising marina complex plus hotel and residential development, is $127.9m.

With a Development Approval in hand, a Construction Certificate is now being sought by the developer. The Eden Marina has full Boating Industry Association backing and would be an asset to the boating and broader communities.

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