Spit Master Plan
New transport connections planned for The Spit
A $4 million pontoon and jetty in Marine Stadium is the next project to be delivered at The Spit under the implementation of the Master Plan. The pontoon and jetty will improve transport connections to the top of the Spit for those travelling by water. Once complete,...
Gold Coast’s Seaway Promenade nears completion
A new Seaway Promenade making the most of expansive views along the Gold Coast’s spectacular coastline is nearing completion at The Spit. The project is being delivered under The Spit Master Plan. Acting Premier Steven Miles inspected progress on the Promenade during...
New outdoor destinations open at The Spit
There are two new recreational destinations to enjoy at The Spit following the completion of projects under the implementation of The Spit Master Plan. The Spit Master Plan projects – a shared pathway between Sea World and Doug Jennings Park and upgrades to the...
Next phase of Spit Master Plan Implementation powers ahead
Planning and design works are underway to create a new outdoor destination for locals and visitors to enjoy at The Spit. A new pontoon and jetty are planned for the northern end of Marine Stadium as part of the $30.7 million Spit Works Program approved by the...
Preparations underway for next Spit Master Plan project
From next Monday there’ll be some survey work in Marine Stadium to prepare for a new project being delivered as part of the implementation of the Spit Master Plan. A rig will be taking geological samples from the seabed and two adjacent sites on land to help...
SPIT WORKS PROGRAM
The Gold Coast Waterways Authority was created in December 2012 by the Gold Coast Waterways Authority Act (2012) (the Act.) The Implementation of The Spit Master Plan Act 2020 introduced amendments to the Act which provide for GCWA to facilitate the implementation of...
Spit Master Plan projects injecting $5 million into local economy
We’re excited to be bringing the community’s vision for The Spit to life. Work starts next week on the Moondarewa Spit foreshore improvements and the Seaway Promenade and will be finished in time for the Christmas holidays. The construction tender has been awarded to...
The Spit’s first project clearing the path to jobs creation
Gold Coasters and visitors can look forward to some fresh ways to exercise on The Spit with works progressing on a new shared cycle and pedestrian path. Running from the Muriel Henchman precinct to Doug Jennings park, construction group Hazell Bros has started pouring...
The Spit Public Realm Guidelines available for comment
Momentum is building on the delivery of The Spit Master Plan as the Queensland Government works to ensure this Gold Coast jewel is transformed into an iconic public space attracting visitors from across the country and the world. The public realm guidelines, released...
Design tender awarded to Southport-based firm
Creative challenge set for Spit Master Plan projects Creating welcoming spaces with a uniquely Gold Coast identity is the challenge that’s been set for the team awarded the tender to design the Moondarewa Spit foreshore parkland improvements and the Seaway Promenade....
Accessible Promenade opens at The Spit
A new accessible walkway stretching for almost 700 metres has opened along the south wall of the Gold Coast Seaway at The Spit. The opening of the Seaway Promenade marks another milestone in the implementation of the Spit Master Plan. The Seaway Promenade...