What are the Gold Coast waterways worth?
Download the Fact sheet here: Waterways Value Fact sheet
The full report can be read here: Socio-economic uses and economic value study of the Gold Coast Waterways
Download the Fact sheet here: Waterways Value Fact sheet
The full report can be read here: Socio-economic uses and economic value study of the Gold Coast Waterways
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Main Beach Qld 4217
PO Box 107
Southport Qld 4215
Any damaged or missing aids to navigation such as beacons, buoys, markers or signs, should be reported as soon as possible on
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For community engagement, communications or media enquiries please contact mail@gcwa.qld.gov.au
GCWA managed multi-use destinations, building infrastructure for commercial and recreation use of Gold Coast waterways.
The Gold Coast Waterways Authority acknowledges and pays respect to the traditional custodians, the Yugambeh peoples of South East Queensland, including the Kombumerri, Mununjali, Wangerriburra, Bullongin and other clans, and their Elders past, present and emerging. We recognise their unique and ongoing spiritual and cultural connection with the land and waters of the Gold Coast area.
2024
The Sand Bypass System Jetty will be open to the public on Friday 13 and 20 December.
2025
The Jetty will be required to close for public access from Saturday 21 December 2024 throughout 2025, while repainting works and the annual Sand Pumping campaign is underway.
The SBS Jetty is a working platform and for safety reasons is not open to the public during construction projects, when operating, undergoing maintenance or during severe weather events.
We appreciate the communities understanding while we undertake this important work. Find out more about the SBS jetty and 2025 public access
The Sand Bypass System Jetty will be open to the public on Friday 6, 13 and 20 December.
Find out more about the SBS jetty and 2025 public access
To have your say, please complete the Waterways Place Strategy Survey before 28 April.
You can go into the draw to win 1 of 2 $500 Visa Gift Card vouchers.
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Tidal works mapping information
GCWA’s tidal works mapping information is a public resource for general information purposes only. It is not a cadastral survey or hydrographic survey product. It should not be relied upon as the basis for making any decision, whether a business, conveyance, development, property boundary, property description, property title, property transaction, or any other decision. GCWA makes no warranty, representation, or guarantee, express or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness, content, reliability, suitability, or timeliness with respect to the information or related graphics. GCWA has taken care in preparing the mapping information, but accuracy is not guaranteed, and the information contained in the GCWA Open Data Portal must not be construed or used as a legal description of any property. Any errors or omissions should be reported to GCWA in writing by email to mail@gcwa.qld.gov.au. Under no circumstances will GCWA be liable for any damages whatsoever, including business interruption, loss of business information, loss of data, loss of profits, property valuation or any other or damage arising from use or misuse of this mapping information.
I want to talk to someone about… | Officer | Phone number |
reporting oil pollution, a significant navigational hazard, or a damaged aid to navigation.Waterways Vision and Waterways Management Strategy | Waterways Operations Crew | 07 5539 7350 |
a media issue | Senior Communications Advisor | 07 5539 7350 |
a project | Program Delivery team | 07 5539 7350 |
the Sand Management Plan | Planning and Innovation team | 07 5539 7350 |
Waterways Access
· Dredging · Public pontoons & other marine infrastructure · Sand Bypass |
Program Delivery team | 07 5539 7350 |
Waterways Management | Waterways team | 07 5539 7350 |
· Anchoring and Mooring Compliance
· Aquatic Events · Doug Jennings Park · Abandoned vessels · Aircraft take-off and landing permits |
Waterways team | 07 5539 7350 |
·Navigation Aids
·Signage ·Pollution |
Waterways Operations Crew | 07 5539 7350 |
Marinas | Waterways team | 07 5539 7350 |
Private pontoons, jetties & boat ramps | Waterways team | 07 5539 7350 |
Buoy Moorings | Planning and Innovation team | 07 5539 7350 |
Executive Governance | 07 5539 7350 | |
GCWA Board, CEO matters | 07 5539 7350 | |
Community Engagement, Sponsorships & Partnerships | Community Engagement Officer | 07 5539 7350 |
Business Management | Business Services team | 07 5539 7350 |
Accounts Payable – General Accounts | Business Services team | 07 5539 7350 |
Accounts Payable – Projects | Program Delivery team | 07 5539 7350 |
Accounts Receivable | Business Services team | 07 5539 7350 |