Out with the old at Port Douglas marina



Wednesday December 17th 2013

Out with the old at Port Douglas Marina

The old Mirage sign (left), and new Reef Marina one about to be installed in its place (right). PIC ROSIE WANG
The old Mirage sign (left), and new Reef Marina one about to be installed in its place (right). PIC ROSIE WANG

The Port Douglas marina is a Mirage no longer, with the recently re-named 'Reef Marina' ending Christopher Skase's lingering tenure at the site.

The change, led by new manager Robert Cruz, comes over 30 years after one-time owner Skase made the Sheraton Mirage resort the town's tour de force. The resort retains the Mirage brand in name only, with new owners planning a complete refurbishment in the new year. 

On The Spot Signs created the new Reef Marina signs, with a team from Papillon Landscaping doing the labour.

Check out The Newsport later this week for an exclusive interview with Robert Cruz.

 

PICS: ROSIE WANG

Papillon workmen remove the Mirage sign.
Papillon workmen remove the Mirage sign.
The faded Mirage palm tree.
The faded Mirage palm tree.
Letters from the old sign after removal.
Letters from the old sign after removal.
The new Reef Marina sign is installed.
The new sign.
The new Reef Marina sign is installed.