24 April 2026

Golden Beach foreshore works:

TS Onslow seawall update

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In short

The new seawall to protect the foreshore from Nelson Street to the TS Onslow Naval Cadets is almost finished.
While we had hoped to be done by the end of February, a mix of weather and construction complexities has meant the project has taken longer than planned.
The good news is the major elements are now in place, and we expect to finish the project by May 2026, weather depending.
A dredge will move into the Pumicestone Passage in early May as part of our ongoing sand nourishment program.
We’ve engaged a specialist coastal engineering company to design a new seawall and drainage improvements at Diamond Head.
Coming soon: let us know if we’ve got it right on the proposed landscaping elements for Keith Hill Park following construction of the Diamond Head seawall.

What's happening on site

Here’s what’s been completed so far:

200 metres of the 208‑metre‑long rock seawall is now in place
the damaged boat ramp at the Navy Cadets site has been fully reconstructed
construction is underway on the concrete stepped wall, two staircases and an integrated beach access ramp.

To finish the project, we’ll carry out landscaping works, including new turf and tree plantings, to help the area settle back in and look its best.

What to expect while works continue

The exclusion zone remains in place around the site for public safety, with signed pedestrian detours.
The community can still enjoy the coastal pathway and beach access:
north from Beach Access 319a (near Chill Café 89)
south from the TS Onslow Naval Cadets site.
There will be some construction noise, particularly when rock and materials are delivered.
A section of the Esplanade remains one‑way (between Chill Café 89 and Onslow Street) to safely manage vehicles and pedestrians. Parking restrictions are still 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.

Diamond Head seawall update

We are also working to protect the coastline and community at Diamond Head, planning a seawall that will protect the area between Lamerough Canal and the June Street boat ramp.

Parts of the rock wall and foreshore were damaged by big storms, high tides and erosion. These problems started after the Bribie Island breakthrough* and got worse during Tropical Cyclone Alfred and other weather events.

Here’s what’s underway:

We’ve engaged a specialist coastal engineering company to design a new seawall and drainage improvements.
We listened closely to the feedback shared during last year’s seawall consultation. Your input helped shape the design, with changes that matter to the community – including more staircases and access ramps. We’ve also looked for ways to reduce the visual impact of the seawall, so it fits more naturally into the landscape.
This work forms part of the Bribie Island Breakthrough Action Plan.
We’re continuing to seek further funding to be able to construct the entire wall, through State and Federal Government recovery and resilience grant opportunities.

Have we got it right?

You’re invited to let us know if we’ve got it right on the proposed landscaping elements for Keith Hill Park following construction of the Diamond Head seawall.

You can share your feedback from 5 May to 29 May on our Have your Say Sunshine Coast website.

For more information on the Diamond Head seawall, visit Council’s website.

*It’s important to note that the Queensland Government manages Bribie Island.

Sand dredging in May

To help keep the Golden Beach foreshore clean, safe and enjoyable, we move sand from the Pumicestone Passage to areas of the beach affected by erosion.

We have permits from the Australian and Queensland Governments to carry out this work.

A dredge will move into the Pumicestone Passage in early May as part of our ongoing program. Sand will be placed along the Nelson Street and TS Onslow seawalls during May.

Works will run for about one month and will help protect the foreshore.

For more information on our sand nourishment program in the Pumicestone Passage at Golden Beach, visit the website.

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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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