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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
The results are in! Healthy Land and Waters 2016/17 Report Card
Figure 1: Southern Catchments 2016/17 Report Card. Source: Healthy Land and Waters 2016/17 report card hlw.org.au/reportcard The 2016/17 Healthy Land and Waterways Report card has been released, with waterways in the Southern catchments ranging from fair to good. The...
Evolution of the Broadwater
At the Meet the Board session held at SeaWorld Resort on 16 October 2017, GCWA Board member Professor Rodger Tomlinson (Coastal Program Leader, Climate Response at the Griffith School of Environment) presented an informative Q&A session on the evolution of the...
Master Plan for the Spit underway
The Spit Master Plan is being led by the Department of Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning (DILGP) in collaboration with the City of Gold Coast and Gold Coast Waterways Authority. The master plan commenced in August 2017 to provide for a low-rise future for...
LATEST NEWS
Big Bird’s take-off escalates Gold Coast climate change research
Research into the impacts of wild weather and climate change on the Gold Coast is being stepped up with the launch of a bright yellow monitoring buoy nicknamed ‘Big Bird’. ‘Big Bird’s’ launch formally marks the establishment of the Coastal Engineering Research Field...
Sand Bank Study In Southern Broadwater Supports Better Waterways Management
We’re conducting a long-term study into the birds and animals living on and within the sand banks of the Southern Broadwater to help with the management of threatened species and support the protection of the Gold Coast’s waterways environmental values. With the...
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...
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...
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...
WATERWAYS SPEED LIMITS
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...
PROJECT NEWS
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...
Future of Coomera marine precinct secured with new $3 million facility
Green light for $3 million Coomera dredge facility creating marine industry jobs A significant project for the Gold Coast’s multi-million dollar marine industry is about to commence. Minister for Ports Mark Bailey, today announced $3 million funding towards the...