Small Ports for the provision of service to the Recreational, Tourism, Retail, Fishing and Support Vessel sectors deliver benefits to the community and economy that are uniquely different to an Industrial or Military facility.

The need to plan and design these facilities with a vision to future requirements, to construct infrastructure with a perspective of minimising maintenance demands through the asset life, and the capability to manage and operate the Marina efficiently and effectively are common to all forms of ports.

Marinas are key components of coastal community infrastructure and provide trade at a different level, but are just as vital to local communities as a major industrial hub.