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Marmong Point Marina joins a growing Empire

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A prominent Sydney company has acquired the largest marina on Lake Macquarie, Marmong Point.

In fact, Empire Marinas executives saw nothing but positives in securing the popular Hunter anchorage, which provides 245 floating berths, swing moorings, dry storage, a large hardstand, Chandlery, fuel, pump-out and all key service trades on site.

“Lake Macquarie is an extraordinary boating destination for paddle, sail and power being the biggest saltwater lake in the southern hemisphere and twice the size of Sydney Harbour,” managing director Darren Vaux said.

“And, Marmong Point Marina’s uniquely positioned to meet the needs of both the growth in recreational boating and the growth in the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie communities, all just 90 minutes north of Sydney.

“With its northerly aspect, in a sheltered cove at the northern end of the Lake, the marina is the perfect protected anchorage.”

Mr Vaux is also the president of the Boating Industry Association and vice-president of the International Council of Marine Industry Association.

So, he boasts a unique insight into the evolving nature of the industry.

“Recreational boating has seen extraordinary growth over the past year with industry turnover up 11% on pre-pandemic levels and over 18,500 new boats registered,” he said.

“At least 2.5 million people in Australia have boat licences and more than 20% of them go boating, making it one of Australia’s most popular pastimes.

“Over the past 18 months, many residents have rediscovered boating and the beauty of regional NSW as COVID-19 restrictions have limited travel and people have sought out safe recreation.

“Coupled with the sense of wellbeing that comes from being in, on or around water, boating and marina life has been the panacea to the pandemic blues.

“It’s set to continue as people adapt to living with COVID-19 and continue to discover and enjoy the beauty of our magnificent waterways.”

Mr Vaux admitted Empire Marinas was excited about the journey ahead with Marmong Point Marina.

“Marinas are continuing to evolve from just boat storage and boat maintenance facilities to broader community recreation destinations,” he said.

“They need to cater for permanent and visiting customers and be welcoming to all visitors.

“They must evolve and respond to changing community expectations around the built environment, environmental enhancement and climate change resilience and sit comfortably in their environment.

“They need to cater for the needs of a wide range of people from discerning large boat owners and trailer boat owners, visitors who are looking for small boat hire, visitors from the water including paddlecraft and visitors from the landside who just want to sit and enjoy the marina environment.

“Marmong Point Marina is the perfect destination to respond to these challenges and opportunities over the coming years.

“So, we are looking forward to working with our customers, local community and broader stakeholders in this regard.

“With restrictions easing across NSW, it is shaping up to be a busy summer on the water.”

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