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Moffat Beach seawall reconstruction:
New year update
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Dear Moffat Beach community,
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Thanks for subscribing to receive updates about local Moffat Beach projects.
We hope everyone enjoyed a safe and relaxing Christmas and New Year break. Work on the Moffat Beach seawall has resumed for 2026, and our team is back on site progressing works as conditions allow.
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Moffat Beach remains open to welcome you. Grab a coffee, browse the shops, and catch up at your favourite café.
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In short:
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- Construction activity has resumed following the holiday pause.
- Summer tides and swell patterns are providing challenging working conditions.
- Crews are working flexibly around tide windows to keep the project moving.
- Beach Access 275 and the beach between the goat track and vehicle ramp will be closed from Monday 23 February 2026 until the seawall is completed.
- A replacement tree for the Cook Island Pine that was removed late last year, will soon be planted to help maintain the character, greenery and much‑loved coastal feel of Moffat Beach.
- A more detailed update – including a guide with revised timeframes – will be provided in the coming weeks. With much left to deliver, precise completion dates will naturally continue to be refined as sensitive conditions impact how the project can progress.
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Where things are at
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Since returning in early January after a busy summer holiday season at Moffat Beach, our crews have been navigating the full challenge of working in the tidal zone during summer.
Changing swell directions, high tides and shifting sand levels continue to affect when and where we can safely build, especially in sections of the seawall that must be constructed from the beach (to protect the Norfolk Pines). However, during summer high tides and larger‑than‑usual swells, the beach often disappears entirely.
Despite these constraints, our team is making the most of every safe opportunity, working carefully, adjusting work hours and sequencing to keep the project progressing, and to deliver a safe and high-quality outcome for the community.
Over the coming weeks, we’ll share a more detailed update on construction progress, revised timing, and what to expect next on site, subject to weather and site conditions.
Thank you for your ongoing patience and support as we continue working toward a stronger, safer and more resilient Moffat Beach foreshore.
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Beach Access 275 and section of beach to close from 23 February
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As we progress works towards the eastern section of the seawall, we aim to close Beach Access 275 and the section of beach between the goat track (rock shelf entry) and vehicle ramp from Monday 23 February 2026. This closure will remain in place until the seawall works are completed.
What this means for you
- The goat track will stay open. You can still walk down onto the rock shelf as usual.
- However, the beach area you would normally reach from the goat track will be closed. Heavy equipment, machinery and construction activity will be operating in this zone and will take up the beach space.
How to access the beach
- The safest and only recommended access point during this stage of construction is via the vehicle access ramp at the western end of the beach.
- Please follow all site signage and directions from workers.
Thank you for your understanding
- We know this will impact some beachgoers, and we appreciate your patience as we complete this important stage of the project.
- With the western seawall section, coastal path, car park and new beach access ramp now finished, we encourage you to enjoy the western end of the beach while crews continue work on the eastern side.
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Replacement for the Cook Island Pine
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A semi-mature healthy Norfolk Pine will be planted to replace the Cook Island pine tree that was removed late last year.
Its planting position has been carefully selected to sit as close as practicable to the original location, in a spot that supports the tree’s long‑term health while also safeguarding the structural performance of the seawall now and into the future.
We also heard the community’s concerns about the limited shade shown in earlier concept landscape plans. In response, we’ll be adding extra shade trees with particular focus on improving shade near seating areas.
These will increase comfort for beachgoers and families while still maintaining the open views that our community values.
Together, these additions will strengthen the landscape, support long‑term tree health, and keep the natural character of Moffat Beach thriving.
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What we're doing now
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While conditions restrict seawall construction at times, we’re making the most of every workable opportunity.
- Landscaping the western section: We’re bringing this area to completion by delivering the landscape planting so our community can enjoy it sooner.
- Flexible work hours: We’ll work around the tides – starting earlier, finishing later, and using selected Saturday shifts if needed.
- Camera installed: A small camera has been installed at the eastern end of the seawall to take still, time‑lapse photographs (not video). This helps our project team better understand how the sand moves across Moffat Beach throughout the day and across different tide and swell conditions. This information helps us plan and adjust our work so we can make the best progress possible in a very dynamic coastal environment.
- Adapting to conditions: Crews will move between sections based on where safe working conditions exist.
- Protecting the Norfolk pines: Arborists are monitoring tree stability throughout construction, while we work from the beach to protect the trees.
- Supporting local businesses: Council’s Activation Officer will continue working with Moffat Beach operators to help offset construction impacts.
To date, we’ve completed the entire western section of the seawall and approximately 10 per cent of the central section – despite the extremely limited work windows.
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We appreciate your ongoing support and feedback as we work to minimise disruption while keeping things moving. The seawall construction team remains committed to finding smart solutions that reduce impacts and keep the project on track.
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Beach, cafes and shops are open – support Moffat Beach
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Moffat Beach is open to welcome you. Grab a coffee, browse the shops, and catch up at your favourite café.
Parking may be tight, so why not ride your bike or take the bus? With 50-cent fares, getting to the beach and supporting local businesses has never been easier.
We appreciate your patience – the improvements will be worth it.
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Further information and subscribe for updates
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We will be sending out a more detailed update – including a guide with revised timeframes – in the coming weeks. With much left to deliver, precise completion dates will naturally continue to be refined as sensitive conditions impact how the project can progress.
Please share this with family and friends who may be interested in Moffat Beach and encourage them to subscribe for updates.
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Thank you,
Sunshine Coast Council
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