15 December 2025

Golden Beach foreshore works:

TS Onslow seawall update

We’re building a stronger, smarter coastline at Golden Beach, and we’re on track to wrap up Stage 1 of the new seawall – from Nelson Street to the TS Onslow Naval Cadets site – just in time for Christmas.

This means better protection, improved access with a new boat ramp, beach access ramps, and stairs, and more to enjoy with upgraded parkland, picnic spots, and a coastal path for everyone!

In short

Stage 1 (seawall south) finished by Christmas.
Construction pause: 19 December 2025 – 5 January 2026.
Stages 2 and 3 (northern seawall, bleachers, landscaping) finished by end of February 2026 – weather permitting.

Stage 1 – seawall south (by Christmas)

140–metre seawall section: built with rock and pre-cast concrete for future adaptability.
Boat ramp and hardstand: ready for the navy cadets and community use over the holidays.
Parkland upgrade: raised levels for better drainage. Please keep off new turf (we'll have it flagged) for six weeks while it settles.

Stages 2 and 3 – coming early 2026

Stage 2 (completed by end of January)

Northern seawall with sandstone-coloured bleachers, a 4–metre beach access ramp, and new stairs. Perfect for gatherings and easy beach access.

Stage 3 (completed by end of February)

Coastal path, two new picnic benches, water fountain, stormwater upgrades, and a new rock groyne.

(Timeline depends on weather and site conditions.)

Construction pause for the holidays

19 December 2025 – 5 January 2026: Works stop so you can enjoy the foreshore.
Safety exclusion zones remain in place with signed detours.
Coastal pathway and beach access north from Beach Access 319a (near Chill Café 89) and south from TS Onslow remain open.
Esplanade stays one-way between Chill Café 89 and Onslow Street, with parking restrictions in place.

For more information visit Council’s project webpage.

The project is fully funded by the Queensland Reconstruction Authority, with Council delivering the works on behalf of the Queensland State Government’s Department of Sport, Racing and Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Thank you and happy holidays!

We appreciate your support as we protect our beautiful foreshore and build a more resilient Sunshine Coast.

Wishing you and your loved ones a safe and happy festive season!

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For more information

To learn more about how we're taking action at Golden Beach to protect our coastline and coastal communities:

Online: visit the project website
Online: visit the Bribie Island breakthrough action plan webpage
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Email: CoastalLakesandWetlands@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

Sunshine Coast Council would like to acknowledge the funding allocation for the TS Onslow seawall is being jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements. The Department of Sport, Racing and Olympic and Paralympic Games are administering the disaster funding.

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