New-look marina is a step closer

An $800 million expansion of Ocean Reef marina has moved a step closer after being sent to the environmental watchdog for scrutiny.

The development would involve new commercial and retail space, 250 hotel and short-stay apartments, 700 residential dwellings, markets and 750 boat pens.

Previous reports have shown it would also have an artificial reef, a Bondi-style ocean pool, an internal beach and a children's water playground.