Jetty & pontoon specialists for Sanctuary Cove.
Sanctuary Cove is the original Gold Coast gated marina-estate - 2,500+ canal-frontage and marina-side homes inside a private community management area (SCCMA). Every jetty / pontoon / mooring project here needs SCCMA Architectural Committee approval IN ADDITION to Council Form 17 and MSQ tidal-zone sign-off. We coordinate all three in parallel.
The Sanctuary Cove jetty story.
SCCMA Architectural Committee approval - non-negotiable.
Sanctuary Cove’s Community Management Statement (CMS) requires Sanctuary Cove Community Management Association (SCCMA) Architectural Committee approval for any marine timber work visible from the canal - jetty, pontoon, handrail, even balustrade colour. The Committee meets monthly and reviews submissions against documented design covenants (timber species, finish, balustrade height, lighting type, signage). A typical rebuild submission cycle is 4-6 weeks from lodgement to approval. Submissions need engineered drawings, photographs of existing structure, materials schedule, and contractor accreditation. Some design choices glide through and others trigger queries, so plan the submission around the committee’s published guidelines.
Canal-side vs marina-side - different rules.
Sanctuary Cove has two distinct frontage types:
- Canal-side frontage (most homes): private 8-15m jetty into the canal corridor, 1-3m water depth, standard pontoon allowance. SCCMA Committee approval + MSQ Tidal Works + Council Form 17.
- Marina-side frontage (premium homes facing the Marina Village deepwater basin): jetties extend onto SCCMA-managed marina lots, deep-water (4-6m), commercial-grade marina spec, additional Marina Management approval. ~$80K-$300K+ work scope.
Resort-grade spec is the design covenant.
The SCCMA covenant requires resort-grade finish - no untreated timber, no painted (rather than stained or oiled) finishes, no plastic decking. The compliant 2026 spec is hardwood-look composite decking (Modwood Marine, ResinDeck) over F17 turpentine structural framing, 316 stainless balustrade with frosted-glass infill, discreet integrated LED lighting (Committee specifies warm white, maximum lux at handrail line). Pontoon finish is fibreglass-over-foam in the SCCMA-approved colour range (the cream / sandstone palette, not white).
Typical Sanctuary Cove jobs.
- Spot repair + handrail upgrade + SCCMA submission: $12K-$25K
- Full canal-side rebuild + new pontoon + SCCMA-approved finish: $55K-$110K
- Marina-side commercial-grade rebuild: $120K-$300K+
- Architectural Committee re-submission for owner-requested design tweak: $1,800-$3,500 (administrative)
- Pre-sale assessment + SCCMA compliance certificate: $1,500-$2,800
Other service areas.
Free Sanctuary Cove on-site jetty quote.
SCCMA Architectural Committee submission included. Resort-grade spec by default.