Landslip repair - First Bay, Coolum

Final works nearing completion

Hello community members,

We’re pleased to confirm that the final stage of works is now approaching, with construction expected to be completed by mid‑May 2026, weather and site conditions permitting.

We recognise this project has taken longer than originally anticipated and sincerely thank residents, commuters and visitors for your ongoing patience and understanding. We are now focused on completing the remaining tasks and demobilising from the area as soon as it is safe to do so.

What's happening next

The final stage of works will include:

Line marking and pavement resurfacing
Reinstatement of the carpark crossover
Removal of pedestrian access at Mona Vista Court
Landscaping works
Site clean‑up and demobilisation at Second Bay Car Park

Once these activities are completed, construction equipment and temporary controls will be removed from the site.

David Low Way reinstatement

As a reminder, David Low Way is a state‑controlled road managed by the Department of Transport and Main Roads (DTMR).

All temporary works associated with the project, including the pedestrian crossing, fencing and temporary line marking at the intersection of David Low Way and Mona Vista Court, will be removed. The road will be reinstated to its pre‑works condition and formally handed back to DTMR, as Council cannot authorise permanent works or modifications on a state‑controlled road.

Funding and project scope

These repair works have been jointly funded through the Commonwealth‑State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).

In Queensland, DRFA funding is administered by the Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA), the state’s lead agency for disaster recovery and resilience.

Sunshine Coast Council worked closely with QRA to secure this funding to restore civil assets damaged during severe weather events in February and April 2022, ensuring assets were rebuilt to their pre‑event level of function.

DRFA funding is specifically allocated for restoration and rectification, not enhancement or betterment. This means works are delivered on a like‑for‑like basis, and any upgrades or additions beyond the original asset condition must be funded through other sources.

Thank you for your patience

We understand these works have caused disruption over an extended period and we sincerely thank you for your patience and cooperation. We look forward to completing the final activities and returning this area fully to community use very soon.

We have worked with the Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA) to secure funding to repair this landslip and other damaged civil assets with assistance from the jointly funded Commonwealth-state Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).

This is one of 15 landslips across the Sunshine Coast repaired using DRFA funding.

For more information

Online - to find out more about the landslip repair works at First Bay, visit Council's website
Email - the project team via qraprojectteam-im@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
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