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COOMERA RIVER (SOUTH ARM) SPEED LIMIT TRIAL FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The Coomera River (South Arm) is a community asset which forms part of our waterways network, supporting vital activities like marine industry, recreation and tourism. Boating is encouraged and there are many different types of boats and vessels using the river....
Year in Review – 2018 – Shaping our waterways
2018 has been a busy year - read all about what we've done to continue to improve access to and management of our waterways here
Meet the Board
The Board is committed to setting priorities locally. Meet The Board sessions are held regularly throughout the Gold Coast to provide community members with the opportunity to provide their input on planning for the waterways now and into the future.According to the...
Application for Permit to Occupy Doug Jennings Park
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Who’s Who in the Blue?
At the Gold Coast Waterways Authority, we're determined to not get tied up with red tape or give members of the public the run around on waterways management questions. We know that governance of Gold Coast waterways can often be complex and confusing and that it is...
High Tech Movable Cameras to Bust Boatie Hoons
High Tech Movable Cameras to Bust Boatie Hoons Dodgy boaties are getting busted on the Gold Coast, with authorities employing a range of surveillance techniques to keep law abiding seafarers safe. Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey said a...
Be on the look out for snakes
As temperatures soar around the Gold Coast, remember to keep an eye out for sssnake behaviour! We’d like to remind the community to be on alert for venomous snakes which may be at Doug Jennings Park, the Seaway Kiosk, Wave Break Island and in and around our...
Our Year in Review – 2017
2017 was an exciting one as we worked hard to secure the future of the Gold Coast's waterways. Read our Year in Review here: Gold Coast Waterways Authority - Delivering on our waterways 2017
Latest News
Paradise Point Channel 6 knot zone expands to better balance the needs of different waterways users
We've extended a 6 knot speed zone in parts of the Paradise Point Channel near the Sovereign Islands, increasing the area suitable for more passive recreational pursuits such as kayaking, small boat sailing, stand-up paddle boarding and...
Australia Day weekend operations aim to keep waterways safe
With the Australia Day weekend fast approaching, we're reminding people to be aware of speed limits, anchoring restrictions and potential hazards on the water so that everyone enjoys a safe break. ‘This is traditionally one of the busiest periods on our waterways and...
Managing abandoned boats
We're working in partnership with other agencies, including Maritime Safety Queensland and the Department of Environment and Science, to identify and remove problem vessels from our waterways. In the last 12 months alone, we’ve removed 15 abandoned vessels from our...
Next phase of Doug Jennings Park improvements complete
Stage Four of the revitalisation works for one of the Gold Coast’s most-loved parks, Doug Jennings Park at The Spit, has been completed just in time for Christmas. The latest upgrade means in the last four years, over $5.7 million has been invested in the popular day...
Buoy Mooring Strategy
GCWA is working to improve the management of buoy moorings in Gold Coast waters. These improvements flow from the Buoy Mooring Review in 2014 and our recent Buoy Mooring Management Strategy developed to accommodate the Gold Coast's rapidly increasing population, while...
FINAL SPEED LIMITS IMPLEMENTED
The final speed limit changes as part of the Speed Limits and Behaviour Management Strategy 2018-2020 have come into effect. The Coomera River (South Branch) now has a new trial speed limit of 6 knots for boats 8 metres in length and over, with the general smooth...
The GC Waterways Shoal Reporting App is here!
The GC Waterways Shoal Reporting application ('app') is a free smart phone application that enables the general public to report areas of possible shoaling. To use the app you will need a smart device and internet connection and you download it from the Apple iTunes...
Next two speed limit changes take effect
After extensive consultation, the Speed Limits and Behaviour Management Strategy 2018-2020 was released in early March 2018. The first two of the five initial proposed speed limit changes came into effect on 9 March at Paradise Point and Crab Island. The next two...
Project News
Osprey Nesting Platform installed at Palm Beach
As part of our plan for managing the waterways environment, a new Osprey nesting platform has been installed on the foreshore at Palm Beach. The platform replaces a nest which had been naturally built by Osprey on a navigation beacon at the entrance to Currumbin...
Canaipa Passage dredging complete
Great news for our northern waterways with the completion of the Canaipa Passage dredging project in time for the busy summer season. The Gold Coast Waterways Authority (GCWA) has invested $500,000 in maintaining safe navigational access to the important link between...
Completing the missing links in the Broadwater
As part of the big picture solution to improve channel options, new navigation aid buoys have been established on the western side of the Broadwater. This is in line with a key action of the 10 year Waterways Management Strategy - enhancing the waterways by...
Coomera Dredged Sediment Management Facility one step closer
For many years, the Gold Coast Waterways Authority (GCWA), City of Gold Coast Council (CoGC), developers and managers of estates situated along Coomera River and nearby waterways and canals have been searching for a cost effective and environmentally sound solution...
Multi-million dollar Christmas gift to the Gold Coast
Christmas has arrived early for Gold Coast residents, with the official opening of the Doug Jennings Park following the Palaszczuk Government’s multi-million dollar makeover. Minister Mark Bailey officially opened the park today with newly elected Member for Gaven...
Surfers Riverside Edge Treatment gets special mention at Gold Coast Urban Design Awards
The Surfers Riverside Masterplan established a shared vision for a high quality public space that connects Surfers Paradise and the Nerang River and encourages enjoyment of the uniquely Gold Coast waterways. The Masterplan identified a need for an upgraded river edge...
Dredging the Gold Coast waterways
Since our establishment we've invested $8.5 million in channel dredging to ensure safe navigational access is maintained throughout our waterways. And there's more to come! Over $7.5 million worth of investment is currently planned across the city over the next four...
Contract awarded for Coomera dredge facility
The contract for the construction of a $3 million Coomera dredge facility to boost the Gold Coast’s multi-million dollar marine industry has been awarded to a Gold Coast based company. Acting Ports Minister Steven Miles said the contract to construct the Coomera...