Have your say on the Gold Coast waterways future projects

Gold Coast Waterways Authority is currently developing the next Waterways Management Program 2025-2029 and Spit Works Program (Community Infrastructure) 2025-2029 to guide our projects and operations for the next four years. Your feedback is welcome prior to 18 April 2025.

GCWA Chief Executive Officer, Chris Derksema and the GCWA Management Team recently held two webinars providing an overview of proposed projects for the Gold Coast waterways.

To view a copy of the presentation please follow the link on the right hand side of this webpage.

We welcome your feedback close of business, Friday 18 April 2025 via email: feedback@gcwa.qld.gov.au.

Background Information

While the Gold Coast Waterways Strategy 2021-2030 sets out the future strategic direction for management of our waterways, it is the annual Waterways Management Program and Spit Works Program (Community Infrastructure) that outline how this can be achieved through operational projects and capital investment.

The draft Waterways Management Program 2025-2029 has been developed through a detailed business planning process, to produce a considered and strategic program aligned to GCWA focus areas: access, connections, and destinations.

The Spit Works Program 2025- 2029 has been developed through a process of assessing and prioritising each project against a set of criteria, including community benefit and support.

We recognise the implementation of projects and initiatives in both programs can only be successful through continued engagement with the community, industry, and partner agencies.

COPY OF WEBINAR PRESENTATION

To see a copy of the presentation with information on our forward program please click the link below.

We welcome your feedback by COB Friday 18 April 2025 via email: feedback@gcwa.qld.gov.au.

WEBINAR PRESENTATION

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For community engagement, communications or media enquiries please contact mail@gcwa.qld.gov.au

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Who’s Who in the Blue

Who’s Who in the Blue explains who is responsible for managing, protecting and regulating Queensland’s waterways, particularly on the Gold Coast.

It clarifies agency roles across safety, environmental protection, pollution response, compliance and infrastructure, helping avoid confusion and duplication.

Overall, it’s a quick reference guide that supports coordination, accountability and effective waterway stewardship.

https://gcwa.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Whos-Who-in-the-Blue-v4-004.pdf

Access, Management & Destinations

  • Access & Management

    Information on Anchoring & Mooring, Boating, Dredging, Operations Team & Tidal Works

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  • Our Destinations

    GCWA managed multi-use destinations, building infrastructure for commercial and recreation use of Gold Coast waterways.

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Acknowledgement of Country

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.

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