May 2004    Hardstand Facilities Upgrade
In line with our goal of continual improvements to the facilities at Scarborough Marina, customers will soon see some changes in the hardstand area. A newer Marine Travelift has been ordered and the number of fully screened pens will be expanded. These improvements of facilities will provide a number of benefits for hardstand users.

February 2004    2003 International Arrivals
In 2003, 10% more boats cleared Customs and Quarantine at Scarborough Marina than in 2002. Based on information available from Customs, around 20% of all small craft arriving in Queensland are cleared through Scarborough Marina.

August 2003    More Marina for 2003 Season
Scarborough Marina will soon have more berths, with the order being placed for the final stage of the main marina. To cater for the general trend towards larger boats, the previously approved marina plan has been modified to incorporate larger berths and a more flexible layout.

In all, this final section will add 44 new berths to the marina taking a total number of berths to over 200.

Our new office revamp will include a full range of information on the attractions and services offered in the local and Southeast Queensland area. Our goal is to make sure our visitors maximise the opportunities and fully enjoy their stay while in Scarborough Marina.

Of interest is the second stage of dredging which will be done using a new method of envirnonmentally-friendly spoil disposal. The new style dredging involves pumping the spoil into large geotextile filtration bags which allow the spoil to dry out without affecting the land on which they sit. These geotubes are 70M long! Once dry, the material can be trucked away using standard methods.

May 2002    Marina Plans for 2002!
Plans have now been finalised for the continued expansion of the marina in 2002. There will be two stages of construction this year. The first is the further extension of the main north-south K row which will provide additional 15m berths. The second stage is due to be completed in September in time for the beginning of the cruising season. Piling will be required for this stage which will see the construction of G-H row as well as the final completion of the main K walkway.

Enquiries and sales of marina berths have been brisk since the previous installation of E-F rows in November. When fully complete the marina will total 200+ berths. If you are considering purchasing a berth, the time could not be better with orders being now taken for the additional stages. Not all the new berths will be sold, so opportunity is limited. If you are interested give the marina office a ring and ask for a berth sales information pack!

May 2002    Growth in Redcliffe & Scarborough Areas
With the release of the Department of Natural Resources and Mines (NR&M) annual property valuations in February of this year, many people in the Redcliffe and Scarborough areas have been surprised to find out just how much their property has risen in value in the last couple of years. The NR&M reported that Redcliffe's total rateable value has increased by 37.5 per cent since the last valuation carried out in October 1999 with rises in Scarborough up to 70 per cent.

"The vacant residential market throughout Redcliffe City has surged, with sales in the vicinity of the Esplanade increasing up to 80 per cent reflecting the trend to bayside living," said Mr Malcolm Cremer, NR&M Regional Service Director for South East Region. More details at the NR&M web site at www.nrm.qld.gov.au.

Guests were asked about their country of origin and the list included the USA, Canada, Brazil, New Zealand, England, Sweden. Even far away visitors from Melbourne were made to feel welcome! The evening was a great success and the party continued late into the evening. Plans are underway to repeat the event next year.

Sep 2001    Port of Entry Status Renewed
In a positive development for the marina, the Australian Quarantine Inspection Service (AQIS) has renewed its agreement with Scarborough Marina for another 3 years. The agreement reaffirms the marina as the official Port of Entry for small vessels entering Australia through the Port of Brisbane. Mr Tony Redrup, Regional Manager of AQIS makes the following comment:

"Cooperation with the community is an essential facet of insuring the protection of our environment from exotic pests and disease. The arrangement with Scarborough Marina has served AQIS and Australia well for over 3 years. We expect that today's renewal will see that partnership reinvigorated with significant benefits for AQIS, the Peninsula community and for quarantine integrity."