A popular Paradise Point boat ramp near the Broadwater is set to undergo major upgrades in the coming months. The $950,000 project will commence in May 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 […]
A significant dredging campaign that will deepen the Coomera River channel and improve navigation will soon get underway. The Coomera River channel dredging project is scheduled to start in April and will be delivered through the Gold Coast Waterways Management Program (WMP) 2022‐26. It’s good news for a wide variety of commercial, industrial, residential, and […]
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 […]
The Gold Coast Waterways Authority’s (GCWA) first dredging project for 2023 has kicked off at the northern end of the West Crab Island channel. It’s good news for avid fishers, local business operators and boaties who enjoy the Paradise Point, Ephraim Island and Sovereign Island areas. The West Crab Island Channel (north) dredging will focus […]
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