Marine Stadium pontoon to close during works from 16–20 November

The Marine Stadium pontoon at The Spit will be closed to the public while piling is underway. The closure applies to access from land and water, including anyone walking down to the pontoon to fish.

Gold Coast Waterways Authority (GCWA) has scheduled the work from Monday 16 to Friday 20 November 2026. It is expected to take three to five days, weather and site conditions permitting.

Why we’re doing the work

The upgrade is part of GCWA’s commitment to improving public marine infrastructure through its Waterways Management Program. It will give larger commercial vessels a suitable place on the Broadwater to berth and pick up or drop off passengers.

After the upgrade, recreational boaters will be able to use the eastern side of the pontoon. Larger commercial vessels will berth at the new piles on the western side.

What the works involve

Crews will install four steel berthing piles beside the western side of the existing pontoon. The pontoon wasn’t built to take the loads from larger vessels berthing alongside it. The new piles will take those loads as vessels come alongside and provide points for them to tie up. Passengers will use the existing pontoon to get on and off.

Commercial operators planning to use the pontoon should check the City of Gold Coast’s permit requirements before arranging passenger pick-up or drop-off. Commercial vessel permits | City of Gold Coast

Boating near the works

A barge and support boats will operate near the pontoon while crews install the piles. If you’re passing Marine Stadium, please navigate with caution, slow down to minimise wash and keep well clear of the barge, support boats and equipment.