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GCWA Climate Change Response

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The Gold Coast Waterways Authority (GCWA) is supporting a sustainable future for our waterways by undertaking work that acknowledges our responsibility to mitigate, plan, and respond to climate change impacts.

Coomera River Channel Dredging Project

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The Gold Coast Waterways Authority is improving access and connections to the waterways by dredging the Coomera River navigation channel from Sovereign Island to the Gold Coast Marine Industry Precinct at Coomera. Approximately 70,000 cubic metres of sand will be removed from the channel and beneficially reused.

The Spit WAIF Community Reference Panel

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The Spit Master Plan, released in 2019, conveys how future generations will value The Spit for its memorable places that connect the community and visitors with the landscape and marine environment.   Wayfinding signage and interpretative stories will help achieve these connections.

Marine Stadium Recreational Uses Trial Project

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Gold Coast Waterway Authority (GCWA) is undertaking a trial of a waterways management option that aims to support a broader range of recreational uses within Marine Stadium, located at the Top of The Spit, Main Beach.

Jetty and Pontoon Installation in Marine Stadium

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With the installation of a jetty and pontoon commencing soon at the northern end of Marine Stadium as part of the implementation of The Spit Master Plan, GCWA has issued a Waterways Notice detailing a restricted area for watercraft from Wednesday 29 June 2022 until end of February 2023 – click here to view the […]

Tidal Exchange Field Work at Marine Stadium

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We’re undertaking some field work in Marine Stadium as part of the implementation of The Spit Master Plan. On Friday 25 March and 1 April 2022, a small amount of specially formulated dye will be released from a research vessel into the centre of Marine Stadium. Even though it will be at very low concentrations […]

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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

  • Access & Management

    Information on Anchoring & Mooring, Boating, Dredging, Operations Team & Tidal Works

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  • Our Destinations

    GCWA managed multi-use destinations, building infrastructure for commercial and recreation use of Gold Coast waterways.

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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.