Sandspit Marina launched

After two years of construction, over 400 people raised a glass to the completion of the Sandspit Marina at the opening ceremony held on July 2.

The event, conducted at the Sandspit Yacht Club, included speeches from Councillor Penny Webster and Marina Owners Association NZ chairman Darryl Smith.

Marina administrator Elspeth Wilkins says the atmosphere was one of a happy celebration. “The opening function marked the culmination of over 10 years of planning and effort with a result that has surpassed everyone’s expectations,” she says. The final cost of the project was $21 million.