Wellington Point Boating Facilities Upgrade—Business case
Project overview
Maritime Safety Queensland has completed a business case investigating potential upgrades to the Wellington Point boat ramp to improve safety, capacity and parking for boat users.
The need to upgrade the facility was identified in the Queensland Recreational Boating Facilities Demand Forecasting Study 2022 for the Redland Local Government Area, which highlighted increasing demand and operational pressures at the site.
Community consultation was undertaken from 11 to 31 May 2026 to seek feedback on 3 concept design options.
Feedback received during consultation informed the development of a refined concept design that better reflects community preferences and helped shape the business case recommendations. The completed business case and refined concept design have now been provided to the Queensland Government for consideration as part of future planning and investment decisions.
Why this project matters
Wellington Point is a key access point to the Moreton Bay islands and surrounding waterways. The boat ramp supports locals, visitors and tourists who rely on safe and efficient access to the water.
The boat ramp facility experiences congestion during peak periods, particularly for car and trailer parking. Improving the layout and capacity of the facility will help support safer launching and retrieval and improve the overall experience for boaties.
Wellington Point is also a highly valued community and recreation area. People use the reserve and nearby facilities for walking, fishing, boating, water sports, visiting the foreshore and spending time outdoors.
Wellington Point is a busy location, especially during peak periods. This business case considered options to help:
- Reduce congestion during busy times
- Improve safety and efficiency to make launching and retrieving your boat quicker and easier
- Better support the local boating community now and into the future
- Better balance the needs of boat ramp users with other people who use the Wellington Point Reserve and nearby amenities.
Consultation outcomes – May 2026
Consultation feedback showed support for improving boating safety at Wellington Point, while also highlighting the importance of protecting Wellington Point Reserve, green space, the marine environment and the way the area is used by the community.
Feedback also showed that Wellington Point is used by many different groups, including boaters, fishers, walkers, water sports users, visitors and people using the reserve and nearby amenities for picnics and socialising
Maritime Safety Queensland used community feedback to develop a refined concept design that better balances boating safety, parking, environmental considerations and community use of the area. The refined concept includes a shorter breakwater, a reconfigured parking area to maximise trailable parking and upgrades to the boat ramp facilities. It is included in the updated consultation summary and reflects what we heard from the community.
Community consultation included 431 survey responses, 29 email submissions and 2 community information sessions attended by 81 people.
For further information view the consultation outcomes and refined concept design .
Next steps
Community feedback has been reviewed and incorporated into the business case alongside technical, engineering and environmental assessments.
The completed business case is now being considered by the Queensland Government as part of future planning and investment decisions. There is currently no commitment to fund or build the proposed upgrade.
Should the Queensland Government decide to progress the project, further planning, detailed design, consultation with key stakeholders, including Redland City Council, and relevant statutory approvals would be undertaken before any construction could commence. The community would continue to be kept informed as the project progresses.