

Consultancy to develop and manage
better marinas in Australia and Asia

Our Projects
Trinity Point Marina
Location: Lake Macquarie, NSW, AU
Client: Johnston Property Group
Stage 1 of the marina is the centrepiece and newest addition to the unique master-planned community located on a waterside paradise. Boating enthusiasts, residents and visitors now have access to fully serviced berths and the best marina facilities available on Lake Macquarie.
Tasks included but not limited to:
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Masterplan input specifically the water/land interphase.
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Advise on marina infrastructure and equipment requirements.
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Marina business plan development
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Research and advise in relation to price points and market mix.
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Advice for critical marina related activities
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Advice in relation to marina amenities required.

Nawi Island Marina
Location: Fiji
Value: $200 million
Client: Nawi Island Limited
Located off the main Island of Fiji near Savu Savu, the Nawi Island Marina project involves the development of a marina and luxury resort that is proposed to have 133 berths for yachts. Several of these berths are big enough to accommodate superyachts.
Our team’s services have been engaged in the Nawi Island Marina such services include:
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Master planning
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Marina design review and assessment of services for Superyachts
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Review project for management efficiencies
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Project risk recommendations and advice
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Document familiarisation, reporting.

St Kilda Marina
Location: St Kilda, Victoria
Client: AMDC
This marina precinct has an area of 5.88 ha and is located approximately 6km south of the Melbourne CBD. The proposed development entails a redevelopment of the civic heart of the marina which will include uses such as outdoor markets, various restaurants and taverns, a wellness centre, a service station site accompanied with bicycle parking and end-of-trip facilities.
GMM (Marina Solutions) involvement includes:
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Marina Management:
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Masterplans mix to suit market.
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Documentation
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Staff Training
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Software Integration
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System Implementation
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Activation of the Marina to full operation
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Marina & Lifestyle Marketing
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Boatyard and Ship lift Management Improvements

The Marina Hindmarsh Island
Location: Hindmarsh Island, SA
Value: $1.5 B approx.
Client: Kebaro Pty Ltd
The development of manmade waterfront housing estate with over 2,500 homes on Hindmarsh Island.
This was the first marina in Australia to be awarded ‘Clean Marina’ status SA Great Large Business Award 2007 Alexandrina Council Environment Award 2004 5 Gold Anchors by Yacht Harbor Association UK/Marina Association of Australia 2003 Banksia Environmental Award 2003 UDIA (SA) States Best Regional Development 2003 Australian Marina of the Year 2003.
GMM was the master planner, construction manager and operator of the whole development including all marine related activities until 2017.

Marina St Vincent
Location: Wirinna Cove, SA
Client: Landsolve
Marina St Vincent is a 210-berth marina 90 minutes south of Adelaide and offers the best boating access to Kangaroo Island and some amazing fishing. Marina St Vincent construction commenced in 1997 and offers South Australian Boat owners a sheltered harbour within easy reach of the magnificent waters that surround Kangaroo Island.
Gulf Marina Management Pty Ltd (GMM) was engaged as Marina Managers to address and provide:
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Credibility and a high level of professionalism to the marina operation
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Bring about significant positive change at Marina St Vincent
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Improvement of the development and the achievement of its full potential
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Ascertain and define the issues affecting the project
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Improve public perception & criticism
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Campaign to outline & promote the facts and debunk the myths

Gippsland Ports
Location: Gippsland, Victoria
Client: Gippsland Ports
Gippsland Ports currently operates two manned boatyards with lifting and slipping functions at Bullock Island (Lakes Entrance) and Paynesville. The operations provide infrastructure and services to the local fishing, tourism and recreational industries, more generally to the marine business community.
GMM (Marina Solutions) involvement includes:
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Review existing infrastructure
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Identify and analyse options in relation to drivers of Growth and competitive advantages
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Business strengths and weaknesses
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Market insights and trends
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Future business plan options:
