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Map of the Port Hinchinbrook Provisional Priority Development Area boundary. Image credit: Queensland Government
The revitalisation of Port Hinchinbrook is continuing to gather momentum, with plans progressing for a major dredging project and safety upgrades set to commence within the precinct.
Member for Hinchinbrook Wayde Chiesa said the works represent another important step in efforts to open up the 140-hectare site and boost local jobs, tourism and future investment.
“Port Hinchinbrook is moving forward,” Mr Chiesa said.
“With planning progressing, community consultation continuing and safety upgrades underway, we’re taking important steps towards unlocking the precinct’s future potential.”
A key milestone in the next phase of the project, which was previously declared a Provisional Priority Development Area (PPDA), is the proposed dredging of the marina and surrounding waterways, which will help restore navigability and support future activity within the precinct.
International Coastal Management, part of RPS, has been engaged as the technical lead and project manager, bringing significant experience delivering complex dredging projects across Queensland.
Planned outcomes of the project include reinstating the waterways, Stony Creek canal and access channels to support marine rescue operations, recreational users and tourism operators.
Safety upgrades to existing marina buildings and offices are also set to commence, helping prepare the precinct for future use.
Environmental management will also be a priority, with issues including siltation and sediment management addressed to help protect sensitive ecosystems, including the Great Barrier Reef.
Long-term access and maintenance plans will soon be established to protect the precinct’s infrastructure and natural assets for future generations.
“I’ll continue to keep the community updated as further milestones are reached,” Mr Chiesa said.
More information can be found at: www.yoursay.edq.qld.gov.au/port-hinchinbrook-ppda
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