Navigational Aids project completed
Gold Coast Waterways Authority has completed another major project to ensure safe access on the Gold Coast waterways.
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Gold Coast Waterways Authority has completed another major project to ensure safe access on the Gold Coast waterways.
We are developing the next Waterways Management Program 2024-2028 and Spit Works Program (Community Infrastructure) 2024-2028 to guide our projects and operations for the next four years.
Community and key stakeholder engagement was undertaken in 2023 to gather feedback on the Top of The Spit Precinct Plan.
The Seaway Promenade and Moondarewa Spit redevelopment project has been honoured with the City of Gold Coast Urban Design Award for Public Projects at their annual awards evening on 9 November 2023. The Revitalisation project was a key outcome of The Spit Master Plan Implementation undertaken by the Queensland Government and delivered by Gold Coast […]
The Gold Coast Waterways Authority (GCWA) is approaching the end of our tenth year of guiding the responsible and sustainable management of Gold Coast Waterways. The GCWA was established in December 2012 by the Queensland Government through the Gold Coast Waterways Authority Act 2012. With the responsibility for a waterways network that stretches from Jumpinpin […]
The full potential of one of Queensland’s most stunning coastal parklands is set to be unlocked with the reveal of a detailed precinct plan for The Top of The Spit, Main Beach.
At the start of 2023, we asked you your thoughts about The Top of The Spit at Main Beach. We did this to craft a detailed precinct plan for The Top of the Spit that reflects the community’s vision in line with The Spit Master Plan.
Gold Coast Waterways Authority is delivering a major maintenance project on 27 large beacons in the Gold Coast Seaway and the Broadwater, to extend the operational lifespan of these assets.
The Gold Coast Waterways Authority is upgrading the boating facility at Oxenford. This project involves installing a new pontoon to the west of the existing boat ramp and expanding the existing boat ramp’s footprint by four metres to accommodate an extra lane.
Major improvement works have commenced this week at a popular boat ramp at The Spit, with local based company Ertech (Queensland) Pty Ltd awarded the contract for construction.

40-44 Seaworld Drive
Main Beach Qld 4217
PO Box 107
Southport Qld 4215
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.
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.
Any damaged or missing aids to navigation such as beacons, buoys, markers or signs, should be reported as soon as possible on 07 5539 7350.
For community engagement, communications or media enquiries please contact mail@gcwa.qld.gov.au
GCWA managed multi-use destinations, building infrastructure for commercial and recreation use of Gold Coast waterways.
Status: Closed
The Sand Bypass System (SBS) jetty is a working platform and is closed to the public whenever construction activity, sand pumping operations or maintenance works are underway, or during severe weather events.
For safety reasons, the jetty will remain closed until the end of 2026 while essential maintenance and ongoing sand pumping operations continue. We appreciate your understanding.
To find alternative jetty facilities, please visit the GCWA Destinations Map.
GCWA’s tidal works mapping is a public resource for general information purposes only.
The tidal works mapping is not a cadastral survey or hydrographic survey product. It should not be relied upon as the basis for making any decision, whether a business, conveyance, development, property boundary, property description, property title, property transaction, or any other decision.
GCWA makes no warranty, representation, or guarantee, express or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness, content, reliability, suitability, or timeliness, with respect to the information or related graphics.
GCWA has taken care in preparing the mapping information, but accuracy is not guaranteed, and the information contained in the tidal works mapping must not be construed or used as a legal description of any property. Under no circumstances will GCWA be liable for any damages whatsoever, including business interruption, loss of business information, loss of data, loss of profits, property valuation, or any other damage, arising from use or misuse of this tidal works mapping.
Any errors or omissions should be reported to GCWA in writing by email to mail@gcwa.qld.gov.au.
Status: Closed
The SBS jetty is a working platform and for safety reasons is not open to the public during construction projects, when operating, undergoing maintenance or during severe weather events.
Until the end of 2025 while maintenance works, and sand pumping operations take place, the jetty will be closed.
Your understanding is appreciated, to find alternative jetty facilities please visit the GCWA destinations map.
Tidal works mapping information
GCWA’s tidal works mapping information is a public resource for general information purposes only. It is not a cadastral survey or hydrographic survey product. It should not be relied upon as the basis for making any decision, whether a business, conveyance, development, property boundary, property description, property title, property transaction, or any other decision. GCWA makes no warranty, representation, or guarantee, express or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness, content, reliability, suitability, or timeliness with respect to the information or related graphics. GCWA has taken care in preparing the mapping information, but accuracy is not guaranteed, and the information contained in the GCWA Open Data Portal must not be construed or used as a legal description of any property. Any errors or omissions should be reported to GCWA in writing by email to mail@gcwa.qld.gov.au. Under no circumstances will GCWA be liable for any damages whatsoever, including business interruption, loss of business information, loss of data, loss of profits, property valuation or any other or damage arising from use or misuse of this mapping information.
| I want to talk to someone about… | Officer | Phone number |
| reporting oil pollution, a significant navigational hazard, or a damaged aid to navigation.Waterways Vision and Waterways Management Strategy | Waterways Operations Crew | 07 5539 7350 |
| a media issue | Senior Communications Advisor | 07 5539 7350 |
| a project | Program Delivery team | 07 5539 7350 |
| the Sand Management Plan | Planning and Innovation team | 07 5539 7350 |
| Waterways Access
· Dredging · Public pontoons & other marine infrastructure · Sand Bypass |
Program Delivery team | 07 5539 7350 |
| Waterways Management | Waterways team | 07 5539 7350 |
| · Anchoring and Mooring Compliance
· Aquatic Events · Doug Jennings Park · Abandoned vessels · Aircraft take-off and landing permits |
Waterways team | 07 5539 7350 |
| ·Navigation Aids
·Signage ·Pollution |
Waterways Operations Crew | 07 5539 7350 |
| Marinas | Waterways team | 07 5539 7350 |
| Private pontoons, jetties & boat ramps | Waterways team | 07 5539 7350 |
| Buoy Moorings | Planning and Innovation team | 07 5539 7350 |
| Executive Governance | 07 5539 7350 | |
| GCWA Board, CEO matters | 07 5539 7350 | |
| Community Engagement, Sponsorships & Partnerships | Community Engagement Officer | 07 5539 7350 |
| Business Management | Business Services team | 07 5539 7350 |
| Accounts Payable – General Accounts | Business Services team | 07 5539 7350 |
| Accounts Payable – Projects | Program Delivery team | 07 5539 7350 |
| Accounts Receivable | Business Services team | 07 5539 7350 |
Status: Closed
The SBS jetty is a working platform and for safety reasons is not open to the public during construction projects, when operating, undergoing maintenance or during severe weather events.
Until the end of 2025 while maintenance works, and sand pumping operations take place, the jetty will be closed.
Your understanding is appreciated, to find alternative jetty facilities please visit the GCWA destinations map.
