South Wave Break Island Channel Dredging Completed Ahead of Schedule

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We’re pleased to announce that dredging works at South Wave Break Island and the Keyhole have been completed—earlier than planned!

This important milestone delivers improved access and safer navigation for both recreational and commercial waterway users. All dredged material was responsibly repurposed to nourish the foreshores of the Broadwater, supporting coastal resilience and environmental outcomes.

A big thank you to the community for your patience and cooperation throughout the works.

The $1.5 million project is part of our $50.4 million Waterways Management Program 2024–2028, which is delivering vital infrastructure to enhance access, safety and usability across the Gold Coast waterways.

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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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

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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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