A new owner has taken over Marmong Point on Lake Macquarie, which is one of the state's largest marinas.
Empire Marinas, which also operates the Empire Marina Bobbin Head in Sydney, announced Friday it had acquired the large scale marina.
The site provides 245 floating berths, swing moorings, dry storage, a large hardstand, Chandlery, fuel, pumpout and all key service trades on site.
Empire Marinas managing director Darren Vaux said Marmong Point Marina was "uniquely positioned to meet the needs of both the growth in recreational boating and the growth in the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie communities.
"With its northerly aspect, in a sheltered cove at the northern end of the Lake, the marina is the perfect protected anchorage," he said.
Mr Vaux, who is also the president of the Boating Industry Association and vice president of the International Council of Marine Industry Associations, said recreational boating had seen huge growth over the past year with industry turnover up 11 per cent on pre-pandemic levels and more than 18,500 new boats registered.
"Over the past 18 months many Australians have re-discovered boating and the beauty of regional NSW as COVID restrictions have limited travel and people have sought out COVID safe recreation," he said.
"Marinas are continuing to evolve from just boat storage and boat maintenance facilities to broader community recreation destinations.
"They need to cater for permanent and visiting customers and be welcoming to all visitors.
"They need to 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.
"We are looking forward to working with our customers, local community and broader stakeholders in this regard."
