The Goal
Ocean Reef Marina set out to transform the existing Ocean Reef Boat Harbour into a world-class waterfront destination that balances marine industry, residential living and public coastal access. The goal was to create a flexible, long-term planning framework capable of responding to complex environmental, governance and market conditions while delivering enduring community benefit.
A long-term vision to create a flexible, world-class marina that serves community, industry and place.
Our Role
TBB has played a foundational and ongoing role in shaping Ocean Reef Marina since the original concept design was prepared in 2001. Our work has supported the project’s evolution from early visioning through to statutory approvals and implementation.
We have provided strategic and statutory planning, urban design vision planning and structure planning, including the preparation of major scheme amendments, an Improvement Scheme and associated planning policies.
Our role has also included managing complex approvals processes, coordinating multidisciplinary consultant inputs, and leading community and stakeholder engagement across multiple project phases.
Through regular design review, feasibility testing and scenario planning, we have helped ensure the planning framework remains adaptable, viable and aligned with the project’s long-term vision as delivery progresses.
The Outcome
Ocean Reef Marina is now entering the construction phase, with a planning framework in place to support delivery of a major mixed-use waterfront precinct. The approved concept enables waterfront cafés and restaurants, public open space, an internal swimming beach and ocean pool, marine facilities, and improved pedestrian connections to the surrounding coastal network.
Once complete, the development will deliver more than 1,000 homes, a public marina with capacity for up to 550 boat pens and 200 boat stackers, marine services, community facilities and a revitalised waterfront destination for the northern suburbs.
The project represents a significant step forward in transforming Ocean Reef into a connected, accessible and future-focused coastal place.
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