The Beach Road boat ramp in Katikati sits on the Uretara Stream and has long served as a popular facility for the local boating community.

Western Bay of Plenty District Council, working alongside local hapū Ngāi Tamawhariua and the Katikati Boating Club, has developed plans to improve the site and its surroundings.

Proposed upgrades include raising and widening the first 30 metres of the ramp, adding dedicated boat trailer parking, creating new picnic areas, upgrading public restrooms, and incorporating cultural and historical features that reflect the heritage of the area.