Torres Strait Islands Marine Infrastructure Program
Location: Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area
Timing: 6 year program with expected completion in mid-2028
Status: Construction
We are working with local councils to repair and upgrade priority marine facilities in the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area. This will improve safety and access between communities in the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area.
Benefits
- Improves safety
- Increases capacity
- Accessibility
- Contributes to economy
- Contributes to regional growth
- Reduces maintenance.
Key features
- 'Make safe' repairs to council-owned marine facilities in the Torres Strait Island Regional Council area.
- Construction of a new boating facility on Waibene (Thursday Island), to replace the disused ramp and rock wall at Quarantine.
- Repair and replace recreational and commercial marine facilities at Seisia, in line with the Northern Peninsula Area Marine Hub Master Plan.
Funding
The Queensland Government has committed $40 million to this program through the Maritime Infrastructure Investment Program.
Current status
In consultation with Torres Strait Island Regional Council, we have prioritised jetties at Wug (St Pauls) and Arkai (Kubin) for ‘make safe’ repairs. Works are scheduled for after the wet season in 2026.
We have completed concept planning and community consultation for the proposed new boating facility at Quarantine, in consultation with Torres Shire Council. We are currently progressing detailed design and permit applications, with construction on track to commence in mid-2027.
Completed works
Dauan jetty
In early 2023, we completed urgent repairs to re-open the jetty at Dauan.
Badu jetty
In July 2024, we completed ‘make safe’ works to restore and re-open the jetty at Badu.
Contact us
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1800 298 556
Torres Strait Islands Marine Infrastructure Program
Department of Transport and Main Roads
GPO Box 1787
Cairns QLD 4878