Rosslyn Bay State Boat Harbour Master Plan
The Queensland Government is developing the Rosslyn Bay State Boat Harbour Master Plan (master plan) to guide the future use and development at the harbour.
Rosslyn Bay State Boat Harbour is a key strategic maritime asset on the Capricorn coast. It provides sheltered, all-tide deep-water access for recreational and commercial vessels, supports maritime businesses, government services, tourism and recreation, and is a gateway to Great Keppel Island (Woppa).
The harbour is one of 8 state-owned boat harbours managed by Maritime Safety Queensland ( https://sc-p-cm.tmr.saas.dataweavers.io/https://www.msq.qld.gov.au/ ). Together, these harbours form a network of strategic public maritime assets that:
- provide safe, efficient, and sheltered all-tide deep water access for recreational and commercial vessels
- support sustainable recreational and commercial boating activities and the broader maritime and tourism sectors
- support maritime-related community functions, government services and public recreation.
The final master plan will provide a long-term vision for the harbour and guide future planning and decision-making.
Benefits
- Accessibility
- Better active transport
- Contributes to regional growth
- Contributes to economy
- Increases capacity
- Improves safety
Key features
The master plan will identify opportunities to:
- enhance access and berthing for vessels
- enhance access to Great Keppel Island (Woppa)
- support growth in the maritime and tourism sectors
- improve public access and connections through the harbour
- protect environmental values and support sustainable harbour use
- improve integration with surrounding areas
- strengthen Rosslyn Bay State Boat Harbour as a maritime gateway.
Current status
The public feedback period for the draft master plan closed on Sunday 20 September 2026. Thank you to everyone who provided feedback.
We are now reviewing feedback received from the community and stakeholders alongside findings from the technical investigations. The outcomes from this review will inform the final master plan, expected to be completed in late 2026.
Visit the master plan consultation page to read the draft master plan and sign up to receive project updates.
Master plan timeline
The master plan is being developed across 4 stages:
Stage 1: Technical studies and early engagement (August 2025 to November 2025)
We completed site assessments, technical studies and early stakeholder engagement to inform the draft master plan. The studies considered marine infrastructure, economic factors, tourism, environmental values and urban design.
Stage 2: Draft master plan development (November 2025 to August 2026)
We reviewed technical findings and stakeholder feedback to develop the draft master plan. This strategic, non-statutory document sets out potential future land and water initiatives and includes a structure plan, design concepts and an implementation pathway.
Stage 3: Draft master plan open for feedback (August 2026 to September 2026)
The draft master plan was open for public review and feedback from Tuesday 18 August 2026 to Sunday 20 September 2026. Community members and stakeholders were invited to complete the online survey and attend community drop-in sessions to speak with the project team and learn more about the draft master plan.
Stage 4: Review feedback and final master plan completed (September 2026 to Late 2026) — current
We are reviewing feedback from the community and stakeholders alongside findings from the technical investigations to inform the final master plan. The final master plan is expected to be completed in late 2026.