Growth spurt

Sydney Harbour’s heritage-listed Jones Bay Marina will receive a significant upgrade.

08 March 2023

The heritage-listed Jones Bay Marina has received council approval for an upgrade, a move that will address the shortage of marina berths for large vessels in Sydney Harbour and see significant capital poured into the harbourside marina.

The unanimous decision by council and local planning panel has been welcomed by the owners and management alike. It will see a raft of essential upgrades, including the installation of new floating pontoon berths and a custom-designed floating office.

Improvements will also be made to power and water supply and essential upgrades to the marina’s amenities block and change rooms.

Jones Bay Marina’s General Manager, Nairn Johnston CMM, said the Australian superyacht industry was currently in a growth period and the upgrades couldn’t have come at a better time.

“As many will know, getting planning approval on Sydney Harbour is a long and laborious process,” he said.

The upgrade will address the shortage of marina berths for large vessels in Sydney Harbour.

Jones Bay Marina is home to some of Australia’s premium superyachts and charter companies.

Jones Bay Marina hosts the annual Superyacht Soiree each March.

“This news is a great outcome for local and visiting yachts to Sydney Harbour, for the large superyachts who frequent it due to its proximity to the CBD, and for all the trades, businesses and suppliers that support and service the vessels that berth at our marina.”

The heritage-listed marina, which is owned by the Toga Group of companies, punches above its weight with an enviable location and unobstructed views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

It is also home to some of Australia’s premium superyachts and charter companies.

Johnston said the Jones Bay Marina team couldn’t have achieved this favourable result without input from a range of stakeholders including Ethos Urban and Copley Marine.

“Today, we want to take a moment to thank our partners for their collective efforts, and we look forward to taking bookings for the new marina additions and to welcoming more yachts to an already exceptional tenant list.”

Works are scheduled to take place later this year.

jonesbaymarina.com.au

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