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    Main Beach Qld 4217

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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

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Status: Closed

The Sand Bypass System (SBS) jetty is a working platform and is closed to the public whenever construction activity, sand pumping operations or maintenance works are underway, or during severe weather events.

For safety reasons, the jetty will remain closed until the end of 2026 while essential maintenance and ongoing sand pumping operations continue. We appreciate your understanding.

To find alternative jetty facilities, please visit the GCWA Destinations Map.

Disclaimer

GCWA’s tidal works mapping is a public resource for general information purposes only.

The tidal works mapping is not a cadastral survey or hydrographic survey product. It should not be relied upon as the basis for making any decision, whether a business, conveyance, development, property boundary, property description, property title, property transaction, or any other decision.

GCWA makes no warranty, representation, or guarantee, express or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness, content, reliability, suitability, or timeliness, with respect to the information or related graphics.

GCWA has taken care in preparing the mapping information, but accuracy is not guaranteed, and the information contained in the tidal works mapping must not be construed or used as a legal description of any property. Under no circumstances will GCWA be liable for any damages whatsoever, including business interruption, loss of business information, loss of data, loss of profits, property valuation, or any other damage, arising from use or misuse of this tidal works mapping.

Any errors or omissions should be reported to GCWA in writing by email to mail@gcwa.qld.gov.au.


Status: Closed

The SBS jetty is a working platform and for safety reasons is not open to the public during construction projects, when operating, undergoing maintenance or during severe weather events.

Until the end of 2025 while maintenance works, and sand pumping operations take place, the jetty will be closed.

Your understanding is appreciated, to find alternative jetty facilities please visit the GCWA destinations map.

Disclaimer

Tidal works mapping information

GCWA’s tidal works mapping information is a public resource for general information purposes only. It is not a cadastral survey or hydrographic survey product. It should not be relied upon as the basis for making any decision, whether a business, conveyance, development, property boundary, property description, property title, property transaction, or any other decision. GCWA makes no warranty, representation, or guarantee, express or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness, content, reliability, suitability, or timeliness with respect to the information or related graphics. GCWA has taken care in preparing the mapping information, but accuracy is not guaranteed, and the information contained in the GCWA Open Data Portal must not be construed or used as a legal description of any property. Any errors or omissions should be reported to GCWA in writing by email to mail@gcwa.qld.gov.au. Under no circumstances will GCWA be liable for any damages whatsoever, including business interruption, loss of business information, loss of data, loss of profits, property valuation or any other or damage arising from use or misuse of this mapping information.

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reporting oil pollution, a significant navigational hazard, or a damaged aid to navigation.Waterways Vision and Waterways Management Strategy Waterways Operations Crew 07 5539 7350
a media issue Senior Communications Advisor 07 5539 7350
a project Program Delivery team 07 5539 7350
the Sand Management Plan Planning and Innovation team 07 5539 7350
Waterways Access

·         Dredging

·         Public pontoons & other marine infrastructure

·         Sand Bypass

Program Delivery team 07 5539 7350
Waterways Management Waterways team 07 5539 7350
·         Anchoring and Mooring Compliance

·         Aquatic Events

·         Doug Jennings Park

·         Abandoned vessels

·         Aircraft take-off and landing permits

Waterways team 07 5539 7350

07 5539 7350

·Navigation Aids

·Signage

·Pollution

Waterways Operations Crew 07 5539 7350
Marinas Waterways team 07 5539 7350
Private pontoons, jetties & boat ramps Waterways team 07 5539 7350
Buoy Moorings Planning and Innovation team 07 5539 7350
Executive Governance 07 5539 7350
GCWA Board, CEO matters 07 5539 7350
Community Engagement, Sponsorships & Partnerships Community Engagement Officer 07 5539 7350
Business Management Business Services team 07 5539 7350
Accounts Payable – General Accounts Business Services team 07 5539 7350
Accounts Payable – Projects Program Delivery team 07 5539 7350
Accounts Receivable Business Services team 07 5539 7350
Sand Bypass Status

Status: Closed

The SBS jetty is a working platform and for safety reasons is not open to the public during construction projects, when operating, undergoing maintenance or during severe weather events.

Until the end of 2025 while maintenance works, and sand pumping operations take place, the jetty will be closed.

Your understanding is appreciated, to find alternative jetty facilities please visit the GCWA destinations map.