FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Shute Harbour

Will the general public be able to enjoy the There are already berths at the two marinas Will the development withstand a cyclone? facilities at Shute Harbour Marina Resort? in Airlie Beach, who will buy/occupy Yes. Shute Harbour is recognised as a Yes. The marina will be created with the the berths at the Shute Harbour Marina? natural safe harbour and buildings will About general public in mind as well as tourists be designed to cyclone standard codes. Marina RESORT from around Australia and the world. Both the Airlie Beach marinas got into A fully enclosed equipped community The project will see new public boardwalks, financial trouble, will this happen again? cyclone shelter will be constructed as part SHUTE HARBOUR look-outs and seating created through- There are three elements to these of the first floor level of the Retirement out the precinct, while public parks and questions. Resort car park. MARINA RESORT playgrounds will also be established. Firstly, there can never be too many In the event of a cyclone will I be able to take Will construction of the marina pose a risk marina berths in the region affording boat my boat into the marina? protection in cyclonic conditions. The In the event of a cyclone the Shute Harbour to marine ecology? project is one of state significance because Marina will provide a haven for boats in A strict Construction Environment it will deliver a well protected marina at the region. Management Plan (CEMP) will provide for Shute Harbour. protective measures during construction. A project by Located approximately 10km In particular excavation for the Marina Basin Secondly, the berths in Shute Harbour Why was Shute Harbour chosen as the east of Airlie Beach on the will be undertaken in the dry and within a Marina will be sold outright, that is location for this development? fully enclosed worksite. including the 99 year seabed lease. Shute Harbour is a naturally sheltered port local developers with Whitsunday Coast of The marina will not “go broke” because and is strategically located for the use as benefits for the , Shute Harbour Are there any other benefits associated it will be managed and maintained using a safe haven in cyclone conditions as well is a sheltered port, home with the project? funds raised from each individual berth as a gateway for vessel passage to the entire community Yes. The developer will work with council owner from annual fees levied by the surrounding group of . to numerous charter boat to deliver a boat trailer park adjacent Community Corporation for the marina. operations and private vessels. to the development site and the marina When will Shute Harbour Marina Resort development will act as the catalyst Lastly, berths are needed for key be open and ready for public use? Shute Harbour serves as a development components in the project for the revitalisation of the Shute Shute Harbour Marina Resort will be eg. 40 for boutique boaties resort, 35 for gateway for vessel passage to Harbour precinct. constructed and opened to the public in retirement resort, 52 for waterfront tourist a staged manner as the different facilities the surrounding group of precinct etc. In addition it is anticipated Is the development inside the Great Barrier are completed. It is anticipated that the that demand will be high from swing Whitsunday Islands. Marina will be opened in 2016 subject to Reef Marine Park? mooring conversion in Shute Harbour and the necessary government approvals. No. The development is outside the Airlie Beach. The Shute Harbour Marina Marine Park. Following approval, when will construction Resort has been planned to Will water circulate okay through the revitalise the precinct and cater Will there be a loss of mangroves as a result marina? start on Shute Harbour Marina Resort? Key of the development? Construction of Shute Harbour Marina for demand from boat owners Yes. The marina has been designed to meet Resort is scheduled to commence in 2014, Approximately 1.84 hectares of mangroves world standards and will effectively flush subject to the necessary government while reinvigorating local, will be removed along the south edge of every day. It will be one of the best flushed approvals. interstate and international features Shute Harbour Road. However the loss will marinas in Australia. be offset by replanting and re-establishment tourism which helps underpin Indicative perspective only of approximately 0.93 hectares of new Will Shute Harbour Marina Resort adversely Who is behind the Shute Harbour Marina The proposed development will be mangroves along the western front of the the prosperity of the region. affect the local environment in any way? Resort Development? set on 25 hectares and will deliver: development area and 1.0 hectares in other The development consortium for the Maritime Development Areas The developers of Shute Harbour Marina state designated replanting areas in Shute project is headed up by local developers MDA_004_007 Shute Harbour Ferry Terminal & Shute Harbour Marina (Proposed) • Safe harbour comprising Resort have committed to protect Bay. The end result will be no net loss with proven track records in the 395 marina berths and the natural environment by following of mangroves. delivery of successful projects. They associated marina facilities stringent design and construction are Colin Crossley (Crossley Group), • Resort hotel comprising guidelines as directed by government Will there be a loss of seagrass in Mark Daniels (Dandevco Pty Ltd) and authorities. A special Reef Conservation 109 suites Mark McLachlan (East Coast Civil Pty Ltd). Shute Bay? Fund will also be set up to support • Retirement resort comprising Each individual developer has a passion Reclamation works will impact an area management strategies for the ongoing 70 apartments for the and a strong of 9.61 hectares of sparse seagrass only. conservation of the region. • Managed resort comprising The cover of seagrass in the development affinity with the local community and 52 lots of varying dwelling types are keen to see the delivery of a major area being less than 5%, ie 0.48 hectares, Will the project affect property values at • Cafe and restaurants project in the region to help bolster tourism which equates to approximately 0.3% of Shute Harbour? • Retail outlets for visitors and and job creation. the seagrass meadows of the Whitsunday It is anticipated that the development will Coastal Management Plan locals, including a supermarket coast region. provide a catalyst for the renewal and Will the development affect the water The State Planning Policy provides a and specialty shops revitalisation of Shute Harbour and assist quality in Shute Bay? planning framework for specifying • Sailing club Who will maintain the access channel into in the delivery of a sustainable future The water quality in the Bay will be • Charter boat base the new marina and the marina basin? for the precinct. This catalytic effect should areas of Queensland Coastal Waters monitored to ensure that it is maintained • Emergency services and The marina berth Community Corporation flow through to a positive influence on that are most suitable for maritime at its predevelopment standard. sea rescue centre will pay for the ongoing maintenance of commercial and residential values. development. A Marine Development • Marine education and the access channel and marina basin with Area designation includes those Have there been changes to the breakwater interpretive centre funds levied from marina berth owners. How many jobs will Shute Harbour areas endorsed by the Co-ordinator design in the new smaller proposal? • Community cyclone shelter Marina Resort create? to prepare an Environmental The length of the breakwater has been • A Reef Conservation Fund will be Approximately 436 jobs will be created Impact Statement under the State reduced substantially under the smaller during the construction phase, while more Development and Public Works established comprising an initial development proposal. capital injection of approximately than 245 new permanent ongoing jobs will Organization Act 1971. Proactively be created once the project is complete. $1 million and ongoing annual How can I find out more information designating appropriate areas for this kind of development serves two revenue of approximately $177,000. about the project? purposes. It gives proponents, The fund will be entrusted to the For more information about shute harbour marina resort Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Shute Harbour Marina Resort visit is set to become a world-class precinct Government and the community Authority to expend on reef and www.shuteharbourmarina.com greater certainty about potential marine conservation and education. Telephone +61 8 8410 8700 locations for maritime development. www.shuteharbourmarina.com or email [email protected] incorporating resort, restaurant and retail outlets, plus many other first- It may also provide opportunities for maritime development processes rate facilities and services for tourists and the local community to enjoy. for maritime development at these sites in the future. See Shute Harbour designation plan opposite. Maritime Development Areas Issued March 2013 MDA_004_007 Shute Harbour Ferry Terminal & Shute Harbour Marina (Proposed)

075 150 300 Maritime Development Areas Metres ´ 1:11,000 Cadastral Boundaries Shute Harbour Marina Resort Planning Report: 4.0 Development Proposal and Vision

Figure 4–7: Indicative Marina Esplanade Images

Wetland Public Amenity Possible BENEFITS To Airlie Beach 10km Board Walk • A fair proportion of the foreshore Mount Rooper area of the development site is TO THE COMMUNITY Car Park – untidy with poor and dangerous Access to pedestrian access. The development Walking Trail In addition to resort accommodation, attract more local, interstate and Safe harbour will provide safe boardwalk access Shute Harbour Marina restaurants and retail outlets, international visitors and provide to the new marina foreshore. Shute Harbour Marina will be will deliver a host of benefits the project will see new public a sustained tourism injection constructed to international • In addition the proponent will boardwalks, look-outs and seating to the region. National Park to tourists and the local standards to deliver a safe and unconditionally surrender back to created throughout the precinct, community through secure harbour environment public ownership the land north while public parks and playgrounds Jobs boost for the enjoyment of the local of Proserpine-Shute Harbour Road significant investment in will also be established. Roads Shute Harbour Marina represents boating community, tourists and comprising approximately four local infrastructure, as well surrounding the development will an employment bonanza for general public. A dedicated hectares, on which the proponent be upgraded too. the local community. Hundreds as through the construction emergency services and sea will facilitate development of a of new jobs and training rescue centre will also be Lookout network of pedestrian pathways, of modern new facilities Tourism revival opportunities will be created, established within the marina. interpretative trails and lookouts that will serve visitors to Tourism is the lifeblood of the initially during the construction Canoe Tree Park connecting Shute Harbour, the Indicative boardwalk perspective only Whitsunday Coast. By developing a phase of the development Community cyclone shelter the precinct for generations proposed development and the world-class marina precinct that and then ongoing once the project A multi-purpose cyclone shelter Mount Rooper walking trails. to come. incorporates a range of high quality is completed throughout the will be built within the marina This land can be integrated into facilities and community services, resort, restaurants, retail outlets precinct to provide critical Wetland the . Shute Harbour Marina will help and other service facilities. emergency shelter to visitors Carpark and local residents. Lookout • The development of the Shute Harbour Marina Resort project will provide the opportunity for the Whitsunday Regional Council to facilitate the delivery of a new boat ramp and boat trailer park at Shute Harbour with the proponent offering to undertake $2.5 million in works as part of the construction of the marina basin. Possible PUBLIC Boat Trailer Park AND

LAUNCHING RAMP Indicative boardwalk perspective only Sea Rescue Centre Future cyclone protection Indigenous Cultural Extensive landscaping will be a feature of the new Marina Resort public boardwalks Heritage Centre Ferry Terminal Page - 37| 20906 SHMD EIS Planning Report (Final 310708).doc Breakwater Indigenous Cultural Public Boat Ramp Heritage Centre Barge Landing Cyclone Shelter Cyclone Shelter Indigenous Cultural Heritage Centre SHUTE A stand alone Indigenous Cultural Heritage Centre will provide an HARBOUR iconic tourism facility showcasing indigenous culture of the Gia and Ngaro people. The centre will provide a multi-functional facility including uses such as; sale of indigenous art and crafts, cultural displays, indoor and outdoor

performance areas, meeting THEATRE places, tourism interpretative OUTDOOR Summary of the Reduced Development Area THEATRE In response to comments and feedback from key government departments, centre, administration, a keeping place for significant cultural agencies and members of the public the scale of the development has been GALLERY items and artefacts as well as a significantly reduced as set out in the table below. yarning circle.

Original Current Reduction Reef Conservation Fund YARNING INDIGENOUS CULTURAL HERITAGE CENTRE CIRCLE Resort Villa Lots 117 52 65 Shute Harbour Marina has N committed to establish a Reef Marina Berths 669 395 274 GALLERY GALLERY ADMIN Conservation Fund to support 2 CAFE Landslide Filling: m 101,787 76,668 25,119 management strategies for 2 the protection and conservation ARTIFACT Marina Basin Area: m 250,000 165,000 85,000 STORE of the region, specifically the Overall Site Area: m2 434,315 252,402 181,913 Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. OUTDOOR DINING Walking Trails OUTDOOR GALLERY

VISITING BOATS 100m BOUNDARY OF

Illustration is concept only GREAT BARRIER REEF and subject to change MARINE PARK

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