The repairs of the Southport Broadwater Parklands pontoon have been completed, and the facility is now open again for use. Upgraded materials have been used to improve the performance and life of the structure, with the repairs costing $470,000. Thanks to the community for their cooperation during the closure of the pontoon over the last […]
Gold Coast Waterways Authority (GCWA) has updated our ‘Board Policy – Reclamation of land under tidal water’ to include administrative amendments that describe GCWA’s planning framework and refine our policy statement and principles. Importantly, the policy maintains GCWA’s position on reclamation, except for specific purposes. You can view the updated policy and list of amendments […]
Gold Coast Waterways Authority (GCWA) is pleased to release the draft Board Policy -Tidal Works, which provides the framework for how we assess development applications for tidal works in Gold Coast waters. The draft Board Policy helps to clearly articulate GCWA’s position when we assess applications for marinas and other forms of tidal works, such as boat […]
A popular Paradise Point boat ramp near the Broadwater is undergoing major upgrades. The $950,000 project commences in mid-June 2023 and will see recreational boat ramp lanes at Jabiru Island expanded and upgraded to the latest specifications. The Jabiru Island boat ramp is an important access point for recreational boaties. It is located on the […]
The Gold Coast Waterways Authority (GCWA) is acting on climate change and investing in projects that support a sustainable future for the Gold Coast’s iconic waterways. GCWA Chief Executive Officer Chris Derksema said work was already well underway in response to the severity of climate change and its potential impacts to our waterways and community. […]
Dredging to improve access through the Gold Coast Seaway at The Spit is underway. Between 20,000–30,000 cubic metres of material will be removed from a sand shoal that has formed in the Seaway entrance at The Spit. Gold Coast Waterways Authority Chief Executive Officer Chris Derksema said the $250,000 project will improve navigational access for […]
A two-month dredging project to improve navigation in the Coomera River is underway. The Coomera River channel is an important access way for commercial, industrial, residential, and recreational activity. The $2.5 million project will focus on removing sand and sediment that has naturally built up over time in the navigation channel from Sovereign Islands to […]
Travelling by boat to the top of The Spit is now possible with the construction of a new 100-metre-long jetty and pontoon facility completed at Marine Stadium.
A popular bay at the Top of The Spit in Main Beach has been opened to a broader range of recreational uses under a new 12-month trial that separates powered watercraft from passive recreation activity. The Gold Coast Waterways Authority’s Recreation Uses Trial in Marine Stadium will support the transition from a predominantly long-term anchoring […]
A popular Alberton marine facility on the Logan River has been repaired after the pontoon module was structurally damaged during flooding in 2022. The Alberton pontoon module at August Burow Park was entirely replaced with an upgraded module of the same size that offers enhanced functionality for recreational users. The $200,000 project delivered by the […]
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