COUNCIL is looking at extending a sea wall at Raby Bay to better protect boats using public launch facilities.
It follows the finish of channel dredging works off the William Street boat ramps which saw 43,000 cubic metres of sediment dumped at Mud Island near the mouth of the Brisbane River.
Capalaba MP Don Brown said the $2.1 million job made it easier for boaties to get out on the water at Cleveland Point.
“About 43,000 cubic metres of dredge spoil has been removed, providing a safer, more enjoyable
boating experience for users,” he said.
“The William Street boat ramps are the largest recreational marine facilities in the Redlands area, incorporating public boat ramps, the Raby Bay Volunteer Marine Rescue ramp and Redlands Boat Club.”
Redland City Council acting mayor Wendy Boglary said the depth of the entrance channel and basin around the boat ramps had been returned to 2 metres below the lowest astronomical tide, vastly improving access for recreational and rescue vessels.
“Contractor Port of Brisbane finished the works last month to much acclaim from local boaties,” Cr Boglary said.
Cr Boglary said boaties could expect other works in the area, with council seeking approvals and working on design for an extension to the breakwater.
“This will protect the facilities from the northerly winds and increase safety for boaties,” she said. “Works on the breakwater extension are expected to start in 2018.”
Projects are funded by the Queensland government and council.
