THE Point Grey marina project has been given the go ahead by the Federal Department of Environment.
PBD Developments Ltd, formerly Port Bouvard Ltd, was given approval for an onshore marina including the associated boating access channel, carpark and boat ramps last week.
“We are delighted to have received Commonwealth Government approval for the onshore marina and associated infrastructure at Point Grey,” PBD Developments chief executive Jally Lin said.
“This represents a significant value driver for the site.”
The proposal was to dredge a 2.5-kilometre long, three-metre deep, 50m wide channel which would connect to an excavated marina on Point Grey and the Dawesville Channel.
The marina approval, which has effect until December 31, 2052, is subject to conditions which do not take effect until just prior to the commencement of any developments of the marina.
The development was proposed as a master-planned development for a future community of potentially 7000 people with 300 boat pens, to provide a diverse range of housing options focused around a marina and associated village centre.
Shire of Murray chief executive officer Dean Unsworth said the shire welcomed the development approval.
“The Point Grey Marina Project will boost tourism in Murray as it offers another Marina facility which would address the issues of increased boating and alleviate the pressure on already established rivers and estuaries in the Peel region,” he said.
The development has been under intense scrutiny throughout its seven-year approval process.
Mr Unsworth said he understood the concerns of the public and believes the dredging of the estuary can be adequately managed and noted there were a number of conditions including the submissions of following plans and strategies.
“[These will] mitigate the impacts of the work to be undertaken and to ensure the protection of the Peel-Yalgorup Wetlands and habitat for the migratory species and threatened species,” he said.
“As well as adhering to the further conditions set out in the approval the Shire notes and supports that all dredge spoil from any works must be disposed of outside of the estuary.”
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