FIRST MARINA PILES ARRIVE ON SITE AS GATEWAY MARINA CONSTRUCTION ADVANCES
The Gateway, Burnett Heads
- The first marina piles have arrived on site at the Gateway Marina development in Burnett Heads, Queensland, marking a major construction milestone, with piling works expected to commence within weeks.
- Bellingham Marine Australia has been appointed under a turnkey design and construction arrangement, with detailed engineering design completed and marina manufacturing scheduled through to September 2026.
- Stage One of the development will deliver 88 private recreational berths, 4 commercial berths, a 24-hour fuel dock, a waterfront café/restaurant tenancy, an amenities building, and parking for 53 vehicles, targeting practical completion on 27 November 2026.
- The marina is being positioned as a full-service boating destination and safe harbour at the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef, supporting recreational and commercial marine activity as well as future tourism, hospitality, and residential development.
- The broader Gateway Marina masterplan includes approvals for approximately 300 berths alongside mixed-use waterfront development, with details of the future residential offering to be released as planning and staging progresses.
FIRST MARINA PILES ARRIVE ON SITE
AS GATEWAY MARINA CONSTRUCTION ADVANCES
Major construction milestone reached at the Burnett Heads waterfront development
Burnett Heads, Qld, 21 May 2026 – The first marina piles for the Gateway Marina development at Burnett Heads have now arrived on site, marking a significant milestone in the commencement of marina construction works.
Bellingham Marine Australia has been formally appointed under a turnkey design and construction arrangement for the delivery of the marina infrastructure, with piling works expected to commence within the coming weeks.
Confidence to recommence the development has come through significant work undertaken alongside key stakeholders, including the resetting of critical tenure and commercial arrangements with Gladstone Ports Corporation, recommencement of planning and engineering activities, lodgement of a minor change application, and the formal procurement of the first 92 marina berths.
The overall marina construction program is already well advanced from an engineering, procurement and manufacturing perspective, with detailed design completed and marina manufacturing scheduled through to September.
Stage One of the development will include:
• 88 private recreational marina berths
• 4 commercial marina berths
• A 24-hour fuel dock providing diesel and premium unleaded fuel
• A 200 square metre waterfront café/restaurant tenancy
• A new marina amenities building
• Car parking for 53 vehicles
• Supporting marina services and infrastructure
The Stage One marina infrastructure is currently targeting practical completion and opening on 27 November 2026.
Leasing discussions are also progressing for the waterfront retail and hospitality components that will support the opening marina operations.
The marina is being positioned as a full-service boating destination and safe harbour facility at the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef, supporting both recreational and commercial marine activity while forming the foundation for future tourism, hospitality and residential expansion across the broader master planned precinct.
The broader Gateway Marina masterplan currently includes approvals for approximately 300 marina berths together with mixed-use waterfront development comprising tourism accommodation, hospitality, commercial village uses and residential apartments to be delivered progressively over future stages.
Details regarding the projects future residential offering are expected to be released in due course as planning and staging progresses.
For further information regarding marina berth leasing and project updates, visit gatewaymarina.com.au
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Attached images:
- Gateway Marina 1- Arrival of the first marina piles at Gateway Marina Burnett Head.
- Gateway Marina 2 -Crane unloading operations at the Gateway Marina construction site.
- Gateway Marina 3 – Vision of marina pile delivery on site at Gateway Marina Burnett Heads.
- Gateway Marina 4 - Simon Harvey (Developer) and Adrian Langford (Bellingham Marine Australia QLD Manager) on-site.
Media Enquiries: Sam Hartel, Asset Manager, BeauGroup, Tel: 0401 271 407
Email: [email protected]
About us:
Gateway Marina Burnett Heads is a transformational waterfront development located at the Burnett Heads Boat Harbour in Queensland. The approved masterplan includes a future 318-berth marina, waterfront residential precinct, short and long-term accommodation, retail, dining and tourism experiences. Stage 1 of the development includes 92 marina berths, comprising 88 private recreational berths and four commercial berths, together with a full-service fuel dock and marina services infrastructure. Positioned at the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef and offering deep-water access with natural harbour protection, Gateway Marina is designed to become a premier marine and lifestyle destination for the Bundaberg region and broader Queensland coast. For more information, visit www.gatewaymarina.com.au
Contact details:
Sam Hartel, Asset Manager, BeauGroup, Tel: 0401 271 407 Email: [email protected]
