Cavill Avenue Pontoon Repair

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Gold Coast Waterways Authority is repairing the pontoon structure at the western end of Cavill Avenue, Surfers Paradise.

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Tallebudgera (Murlong Crescent) boat ramp and floating walkway upgrade

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Murlong Crescent boat ramp and floating walkway are popular marine facilities that provide access to Tallebudgera Creek. Due to structural damage, the existing boat ramp will be replaced, while the floating walkway and abutment will be upgraded.

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Isle of Capri Boat Ramp Upgrade

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Gold Coast Waterways Authority is upgrading the boating facility at Isle of Capri. This project involves the removal of the existing boat ramp and the construction of a new single-lane boat ramp to improve access to the waterways for recreational users.

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New Place Strategy to enhance the future of Gold Coast waterways

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Gold Coast Waterways Authority (GCWA) is developing the Waterways Place Strategy to facilitate future planning, investment decision-making and management activity for our Gold Coast waterways.  

The Gold Coast has grown from a holiday destination to Australia’s sixth largest City and our beautiful waterways are what sets us apart.  As the city continues to rapidly grow and evolve, balanced and considered planning of the waterways is critical to ensure existing values are maintained and enhanced, and future opportunities realised.  

The Waterways Place Strategy will propose what we want the waterways to look like in the future, and how we can maximise its benefits and manage sustainable growth. Ultimately the strategy will guide and inform good decisions when it comes to the future of our Gold Coast waterways. 

We have commenced a series of studies on important themes related to Gold Coast waterways that quantify their economic, social, culture and environmental importance, and the unique land use planning and policy that guides activities and growth on or near our waterways.  This will be supported through comprehensive engagement with the community, key stakeholders, partners and First Nations groups throughout development of the strategy.  

To have your say, please complete the Waterways Place Strategy Survey before 28 April. The survey should take less than 10 minutes to complete and you can go into the prize draw to win 1 of 2 $500 Visa Gift Cards!

The information gathered from our survey will help to inform the development of our Waterways Place Strategy.  We’ll be coming back to the community in July 2024 with a collation of early themes and ideas, before seeking feedback on the draft Waterways Place Strategy in September 2024.  

We will also be holding a series of pop-up engagement events around our waterways to support the project and answer your questions. Please check our Facebook page for details. 

Make sure you sign up to our Project Mailing List to receive updates on the project – join here. 

To find out more, please see the Project Webpage and check out the video below:

 

Waterways Notice

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Gold Coast Waterways Authority (GCWA) is extending the Marine Stadium Recreational Uses Trial (the trial) at the Top of the Spit for another 12 months. 

The trial aims to support a broader range of recreational uses within Marine Stadium by limiting the number of vessels anchored in the area, ensuring maximum benefit to the community.  

The trial is being extended to ensure adequate assessment of the effectiveness and efficiency of the recreational opportunities area and allow time to determine a suitable management option for the future of Marine Stadium.   The trial commenced on 31 March 2023 and was due to end on 31 March 2024. It will now be extended through to 31 March 2025.   

GCWA has been monitoring the recreational opportunities area throughout the trial to assess its effectiveness by undertaking regular water quality testing, monitoring recreational uses in the area and monitoring vessel compliance. 

Monitoring results to date show an overall improvement in water quality and a high volume of people using the recreational opportunities area (averaging 70 people per day). There has also been excellent compliance with vessels staying out of the recreational opportunities area.  

The trial includes: 

  • Recreation opportunities area (no powered watercraft permitted in northern 300 metres of Marine Stadium)  
  • Jetty and pontoon use area (powered watercraft accepted, no anchoring or mooring) 
  • Approach channel (powered watercraft accepted, no anchoring or mooring). 

 The trial was established following extensive community consultation and feedback through the Marine Stadium Destination Planning process in 2022 and the subsequent Marine Stadium Tidal Exchange Investigation study. The Place Strategy and Top of The Spit engagement activity will help inform the long-term outcomes for Marine Stadium.  

Preliminary results from the trial will be available in September 2024.  

For more information, please refer to the updated Waterways Notice and the Project Web Page.

Construction is in full swing at Muriel Henchman Park and The Spit boat ramps.

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As part of The Spit Master Plan implementation, we are upgrading the boat ramps, existing pontoon and adding a floating walkway. Parking, pathways, landscaping and public amenities will also be improved. The project, once completed, will enhance access to the Broadwater and the Seaway for recreational and commercial vessels, and community organisations.

The following works are underway in February 2024:

  • Work on the southern access road and services installation
  • Steel sheet piles have been installed for construction of the sewer pump station
  • Installation of gravity feed sewer
  • Earthworks between car park and southern boat ramp
  • Revetment wall construction progressing
  • Preparation of pedestrian pathway at northern end of car park
  • Dune fencing installation at northern end of car park.

For up-to-date project information, fact sheet, progress videos and photos please visit https://gcwa.qld.gov.au/2023/09/10/muriel-henchman-park-improvements/

Navigational Aids project completed

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Gold Coast Waterways Authority has completed another major project to ensure safe access on the Gold Coast waterways.

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What We Heard: Engagement on Top of The Spit Precinct Plan

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Community and key stakeholder engagement was undertaken in 2023 to gather feedback on the Top of The Spit Precinct Plan.

The aim of the engagement was to inform and consult with a broad range of people about The Spit Master Plan outcomes. It also sought to obtain feedback on the proposal for greater connectivity, improved amenity, and enriched vibrancy of the public domain.

These engagement activities generated considerable interest with 941 pieces of feedback. The feedback centred around the following topics:

  • Retention of car parking along the ring road, immediately west of the round-a-bout
  • Access to the (middle) Emergency Access Stairs
  • Support for bus stop and for EV charging (located closer to Kiosk/SBS for security)
  • Limited support for future children’s play area
  • More shade / leave as natural as possible.

The full report can be viewed HERE.

We thank the community and key stakeholders for taking the time to provide such valuable feedback. It is fundamental in shaping the future experiences for this parkland of regional significance.

Unlocking the Potential: The Top of The Spit’s Precinct Plan

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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.

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Navigational Aids Major Maintenance and Renewal

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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.

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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

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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.