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17 DECEMBER 2024

Project number: K4295

Seawall and Foreshore Works completed - Esplanade, Golden Beach

We are pleased to advise we have completed the reconstruction of a new seawall, with adaptation to future climate hazards in mind, between Jellicoe and Nelson Streets.

This new seawall will help safeguard the parkland and footpath from damage caused by storm surges, sea level rise and coastal erosion.

This project is one of the ways Council is carefully managing our coastline to protect and preserve it now and into the future.

What's new

The project included reconstructing and raising approximately 80 metres of the existing seawall using grouted rock and installing special concrete tiles which aim to create a ‘living seawall’ with habitat for marine creatures.

We also reconstructed and upgraded the coastal footpath with matching hardwood and stainless-steel handrail, a new stairway to access the foreshore, reinstated the barbecue shelter, benches and a wheelchair accessible binoculars station for locals and visitors to continue to enjoy the views out to Bribie Island and the shorebirds.

This work to protect the Golden Beach foreshore and community areas is in response to the Bribie Island breakthrough.

The breakthrough has resulted in this part of the foreshore becoming frequently inundated adjacent to the barbecue shelter.

Council is acting now to protect our coastline and coastal communities from the impacts of climate change.

The Golden Beach seawall and foreshore project is being completed by Sunshine Coast Council with the support of the Queensland Government funded QCoast₂₁₀₀ Program that is administered by the Local Government Association of Queensland.

A 'living seawall'

The project is part of a trial with the University of the Sunshine Coast and the Queensland Government funded QCoast₂₁₀₀ Program to install and monitor a ‘living seawall’.

A $300,000 grant was provided to Council from the LGAQ towards building the new raised seawall and including the living seawall elements.

We have attached 100 tiles to the side of the Golden Beach seawall to create an enticing home for sea creatures.

Because the constructed seawall surface is relatively smooth, the aim of the ‘living seawall tiles’ is to help mimic the natural coastal habitat, encouraging seaweed to grow and creating a home for fish and other marine life.

Thank you for your patience as we completed this important work, improving the park and protecting the foreshore for years to come.

Sunshine Coast Council Project Delivery Team

For more information

Online: visit the project website
Online: visit the Bribie Island breakthrough action plan webpage
Email: mail@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au (stating project number K4295)

The Golden Beach seawall and foreshore project was completed with the support of the Queensland Government’s LGAQ QCoast₂₁₀₀ Program in association with Sunshine Coast Council.

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