The Port of Mackay’s Southern Breakwater will reopen to vehicles this Friday (December 7) after the completion of repairs.

North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP) chief executive officer Nicolas Fertin said the work had been completed on budget and ahead of schedule.

The Southern Breakwater sustained extensive damage during Cyclone Debbie in March 2017. 

Mr Fertin said it was important for the community to understand that while repairs were now complete, the breakwater was not “cyclone-proof”.

“The breakwater’s primary function is to provide a level of protection to the Port and marina,” Mr Fertin said.