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 and have lodged 30+ SCCMA submissions since 2018.
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. We’ve done 30+ since 2018 and know which design choices glide through and which trigger queries.
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
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SCCMA Architectural Committee submission included. 30+ approved projects since 2018. Resort-grade spec by default.