Shute Harbour progress update

The redeveloped Shute Harbour Marine Terminal is forecasted to open to the public in “mid-November at the earliest”.

The council had expected to complete works at the cyclone-ravaged harbour by September, but several factors, including “the current Covid-19 environment”, have shifted back the opening date.

“There are current delays in procurement of baggage handling system due to Covid-19, there are also delays in procurement of the terminal building switchboard due to a lack of componentry in Australia,” the officer’s report stated.

Cr Gary Simpson asked whether the boat ramp could be opened to the public by Christmas time, even if the rest of the facility was not ready.
Disaster Recovery director Trevor Williams responded, “I don’t see any reason why not”.

“I’m still looking at the November timing to present to council the complete facility”.