The Marion Bay boat launching facility is nearing completion and will be operational in time for Easter.

Final asphalt works on the carpark will take place on Thursday, 10 April, and Friday, 11 April 2025.

Boat launching access will be maintained during this time, and users are asked to follow all onsite instructions from contractors regarding launching access and the parking of vehicles and trailers.

Mayor Darren Braund acknowledged the community’s patience throughout the construction process and addressed concerns regarding seaweed accumulation at the ramp.

“The beaches along the south coast are currently covered in seaweed, and while the new facility cannot prevent this natural event, Council ensures it is regularly cleared to maintain usability,” he said.

Following the completion of the carpark, final works will take place on the ramp, allowing both lanes to be fully open.

The completed facility will feature a six-metre-wide ramp for large boats, a four-metre-wide ramp for small to medium boats, a walkway, and wave calming infrastructure.

Council is monitoring the impacts of the wave attenuators and can remove sections if needed to help seagrass wrack movement along the beach.

The ramp design was approved after an extensive coastal modelling process undertaken over two years, including wave data collection, sand movement analysis, and numerical modelling to assess hydrodynamics, littoral drift, and seagrass wrack aggregation.

“Our focus has always been to create a facility that serves the needs of local and visiting boaties while being mindful of environmental factors,” Mr Braund said.

“Council appreciates the community’s cooperation and looks forward to welcoming boaties to the Marion Bay boat ramp.”