The Boat Works North Yard reaches full capacity

Just one year since opening its AU$100 million (c. €64 million), 25-acre dedicated superyacht yard, The Boat Works North Yard has reached capacity, with slips and sheds booked out month’s ahead, motivating owner, Tony Longhurst to bring forward the development of Stage 4.

The Boat Works facilities cover a full-service marina and shipyard over 55 acres of waterfront on the Coomera River and hauls out over 50 vessels per week. Both yards are currently at capacity, including the superyacht marina built by Superior Jetties and the out-of-water maintenance precincts comprising the hardstand and refit sheds.

The Boat Works’ recently completed Stage 3, a new service hub for marine professionals, representing an additional AU$30 million (c. €19 million) investment. Four new tenants have recently moved in, taking the total marine businesses on-site to 80 across the two facilities.

Stage 4 will add five new 50-metre (164-foot) refinishing sheds, a controlled work environment for respraying and sandblasting. Consistent with the commitment to constructing an eco-friendly marina and shipyard, the new sheds built with effective gradient for channelling and collecting water used on site for antifouling and other works. With further bio gardens to surround the perimeter which are all part of the sophisticated filtration and purification process that filer roof and ground water.

“It’s a case of supply and demand,” explained, general manager, Shane Subichin. “All our hardstand area and sheds are occupied. We need more sheds to accommodate the influx. We will commence work on Stage 4 ahead of schedule to be ready for the return of the superyacht fleet and motor yachts heading back south after winter cruising in The Whitsundays.”

Mayor Tom Tate for the City of Gold Coast commented, “The Longhurst family typifies what the Gold Coast is all about: ambition, self-belief and our famous have-a-go-spirit. To see that the next stage has been brought forward underscores where our marine industry is heading. As Mayor, I will continue to push to accelerate our emerging superyacht industry and associated facilities. As they say at the helm, full steam ahead.’’

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