A new marine industry site at the Port of Bundaberg was officially opened this week in the culmination of an $18 million development.

Unused shorefront has been transformed into a multipurpose facility, laying the foundation for a dedicated marine industry site at the Port of Bundaberg.

It includes a hard stand to support heavy industry activities, a roll-on/roll-off ramp and a dedicated commercial vessel wharf, all of which will assist in directly connecting local industry and commercial vessels to greenfield development land and local supply chains.

The Federal Government provided $5.7 million for the project alongside $12.3 million from Pacific Marine Base Bundaberg.

“The new marine industry site is excellent news for Bundaberg and the broader region, as it will ensure the town can continue on its path toward becoming destination of choice for investment and trade,” Assistant Minister for Regional Development Anthony Chisholm (pictured left) said.

“The specialised marine infrastructure that this project brings to the port will bring about a significant economic injection to Bundaberg, creating further job-growth opportunities for the whole region.

“This facility will also extend existing services and make the Bundaberg Port a more attractive proposition for businesses wanting to capitalise on Queensland’s growing marine, agricultural and tourism industries.”

The development supports the Port of Bundaberg’s Precinct Outlook, which aims to harness the opportunities offered to Queensland by the wave of new energy and emerging technology developing in the region.