Muriel Henchman Park Improvements
The Gold Coast Waterways Authority is enhancing access to the Broadwater and the Seaway for recreational and commercial vessels, community organisations. As part of The Spit Master Plan implementation, we’ll be upgrading the boat ramps, existing pontoon and adding a floating walkway. Parking, pathways, landscaping and public amenities will also be improved.
Temporary disruption due to construction works
JULY 2023 – MAY 2024
Delays may be experienced
Reduced number of boat lanes and car parking available
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Muriel Henchman Park is a popular launching point for motorised and non-motorised craft accessing Marine Stadium, the Broadwater, Gold Coast Seaway and open ocean.
BENEFITS
- Improved vessel launching areas that provide safe and efficient arrangement for launching and retrieving vessels
- Increase in the number of boat ramp lanes to cater for more traffic movements, especially during peak periods
- Additional parking bays for cars and cars with boat trailers
- New public amenities, shade shelter, pathways, landscaping, and park embellishments
- Dedicated area for community clubs to meet and safely store their equipment.
IMPACTS
- During construction, the number of car parks and boat ramps is likely to be reduced to enable the improvements to be undertaken
- Some noise will be generated by construction works
- Staged construction may be utilised to minimise the impacts on users of the facility and neighbouring properties
Alternative boat ramps available include Proud Park, Broadwater Parklands, Harley Park and Budds Beach. Visit the City of Gold Coast’s boating facility guide at https://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/Things-to-do/Boating-fishing-jet-skiing .
PROJECT LOCATION
Muriel Henchman Park, The Spit, Main Beach
KEY DETAILS
Project Start: July 2023
Est. Completion: Mid 2024
Current Status: Procurement for construction
