AUSTRALIA: The Dock opens at The Boat Works

The Longhurst family, owners of The Boat Works in Coomera, Queensland, progresses with stage five of its major marine expansion plans by opening a new yacht sales precinct called The Dock.

The Dock comprises state-of-the-art office space as new headquarters for leading yachting brands, including R Marine Jones, dealers for Riviera motor yachts, Alexander Marine and The Yacht Sales Co.
The Boat Works owner, Tony Longhurst, and his team welcomed around 150 key proponents of the Australian yachting industry, guests and media to an official ‘ribbon cutting’, topped off with a celebration serving cocktails, canapés and fire-twirling entertainment.
The venue, with its palm-fringed, white sand beach superyacht basin at The Boat Works’ North Superyacht Yard – was the ideal vantage point to admire the array of vessels lining the marina and arranged in front of The Dock.
Outlining plans for stage five, which is already underway, Longhurst said the re-investment in the Northern Superyacht Yard will add additional covered controlled working environments with more sheds and more hardstand.
“The Dock is open, and will be the new heart of The Boat Works, bringing more visitors from around the region and interstate. We’re pouring the slabs now for the new Super Sheds, the steel has arrived and there are 100 people working on them now to get it all completed by December to meet unprecedented demand,” he confirmed.
“In just three years, we’ve seen the rising demand for service and refit for superyachts around 100-feet, which is our target market. We see Marina Mirage is adding berths, and there are plans for luxury hotels with marina berths on the Broadwater which will accommodate even more vessels.”
“Our family is yet again investing in infrastructure for the Gold Coast, which will bring more superyachts to our shores, and that in turn provides work for local trades and other industries. I’m so thrilled to be involved in the yachting and marine industry. This is a legacy from my dad, John Longhurst, who first invested in Coomera in the 70s. From my background building Dreamworld, motor racing and working in development, I understand what people want, the level of landscaping, amenities and high-end architecture teamed with exceptional service.”