Coffs Harbour Marine Precinct Project

The transformation of Coffs Harbour Marine Precinct is now complete, as construction has finished on the Vessel Refuelling Facility.

The 10,000L unleaded petrol, vessel-accessible refuelling facility is now operational for public, commercial and government agency use for vessels up to 12 metres in length.

Over the past four years, Transport for NSW Maritime has been working hard to upgrade infrastructure at the marine precinct.

The new and improved Coffs Harbour Marine Precinct also includes:

• a new boat maintenance facility, including a 75-tonne travel lift
• refurbishment of the existing agency buildings and improvements to external areas
• expansion of the government agency marina.

The completion of the marine precinct follows the opening of the upgraded boat ramp and facilities, which features a more spacious carpark, new toilet block, upgraded cleaning tables, and a shared path for pedestrians and cyclists.

City of Coffs Harbour Council is now responsible for the ongoing management of the landside boat ramp facilities, while Transport will manage the waterside component of the boat ramp, which includes the ramp, pontoons, breakwater and navigational channel.

The VRF facility will be operated by the current operator of the adjacent Boat Maintenance Facility, GC Boatyards. Further information can be found on the operator’s webpage www.gcboatyards.com.au.

Improvements to the Coffs Harbour Marine Precinct will include:

• construction of a new boat maintenance facility, including a 75-tonne travel lift
• refurbishment of the existing buildings and improvements to external areas
• installation of a 10,000L unleaded petrol, vessel accessible refuelling facility for public and government agency use
• expansion of the government agency marina.

The project will ensure government marine agencies have up-to-date infrastructure located in close proximity to the harbour in order to provide timely safety and marine related services.

The project will also provide modern vessel maintenance and refuelling facilities for use by public, commercial and marine agencies. 

• When will the travel lift be open?

• The travel lift is open and operational.

• When will the vessel refuelling facility be open?
  The vessel refuelling facility is expected to open in mid-2024.

• Who is the operator of the travel lift and how can I get in contact?
  The operator of the facility is GC Marine. GC Marine may be contacted via phone on 02 6516 2209 or via the contact form at www.gcboatyards.com.au.

• How can I lift my boat out of the water now?
  Please contact the operator of the travel lift to book in boat lifting. GC Marine may be contacted via phone on 02 6516 2209 or via the contact form at www.gcboatyards.com.au.

• Will I need to pay to use the facilities?
  Yes. Rates are set by the operator, GC Marine. GC Marine may be contacted via phone on 02 6516 2209 or via the contact form at www.gcboatyards.com.au.

• What are the maximum boat dimensions and weight the travel lift can lift?
  The travel lift will be able to support a vessel that weighs 75 tonnes. Maximum dimensions include a beam of 8m and an overall length (LOA) of 25m.

• Can I do work on my boat on the maintenance stand?
  Please refer to the operator’s website to learn more about their services provided. GC Marine may be contacted via phone on 02 6516 2209 or via the contact form at www.gcboatyards.com.au.

• What will the parking arrangements after the project is completed?

• There will be a change to the current informal parking arrangements at the Coffs Harbour Marine Precinct. The project will formalise dedicated parking spaces for marine agency operational vehicles to allow 24/7 access for emergency response and services. These parking spaces will be clearly signed posted and line marked to identify them as operational vehicles only. The project scope does not include additional parking for the community, nor private vehicle parking for government staff.

• Will there be an upgrade to the Coffs Harbour boat ramp?
  Yes, please refer to the Coffs Harbour boat ramp page for further information and the latest project news.

• Review of Environmental Factors - Vessel Refuelling Facility - September 2022 (PDF, 25.72 MB)
• Travel lift fact sheet (PDF, 96.27 KB)
• Review of Environmental Factors - December 2020 (PDF, 20 MB)
• REF Approval Notice Coffs Harbour Boat Maintenance and Storage Facility upgrade - October 2018 (PDF, 125.34 KB)