Recreational boating facilities demand forecasting study
In 2010–11 Maritime Safety Queensland undertook a state-wide recreational boating facilities demand forecasting study.
The study involved extensive consultation, data collection, demographic trend analysis, needs analysis, and demand forecasting for the future.
In assessing future demand, consideration was given to facility location, environmental constraints and opportunities, seasonal and holiday demand fluctuations and the nature of recreational boating in the area.
The process of prioritisation of the sites incorporated:
- the outcomes of the demand forecasting component of the project
- the feedback gained through the consultation progress
- the spatial analysis undertaken for each of the existing and new sites.
The study findings are intended to be used by the delivery agencies (local governments, port authorities and the Department of Transport and Main Roads) as one tool in a broader assessment process to choose and prioritise sites for development.
The outcomes of the study provides a basis to guide investment of funding in boating infrastructure from 2012–13 onwards.
Study finalisation
In September 2011 Maritime Safety Queensland received the final study reports from the consultant GHD.
An executive summary of the five regional reports were compiled. Each summary includes a list of prioritised sites within the five regions.
