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Landslip repair: First Bay, Coolum
Works complete - thank you for your patience
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Hello community members,
We’re pleased to share that major landslip repair works at First Bay are now complete, with the area reopened and ready for our community to enjoy again.
We know this project took longer than expected, and we sincerely thank you for your patience, understanding and support along the way. Your cooperation has helped us deliver a safer and more resilient coastline for everyone.
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In short
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- Repair works are now complete. You can walk, ride or drive through the area with greater confidence, while taking in some of the region’s best ocean views.
- There will be one final night of works in mid-July 2026 to apply a strengthening coating to the line marking (weather permitting).
- We have returned David Low Way to its pre‑works condition and have formally handed the road back to the Department of Transport and Main Roads.
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A safer coast, ready to enjoy
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The works have stabilised the cliff face, rebuilt the coastal pathway and restored safe access along this much‑loved stretch of coastline.
A big effort behind the scenes
While much of the work is now out of sight, the scale of what went into securing the slope is significant:
- 92 deep foundation piles were installed, some reaching up to 18 metres underground
- More than 1,100 cubic metres of concrete was used – about the same as 450 backyard swimming pools
- Over 110 tonnes of steel helped strengthen the structure
- Around 1,000 tonnes of asphalt was laid to rebuild the road
- More than 12,500 plants were added to help restore the natural landscape.
Built for the future
These works provide long‑term protection for the foreshore and help reduce the risk of future landslips, especially during severe weather.
We’re proud to return this special place to the community, safer and more resilient than before.
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Timelapse video
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Click the below image to watch a timelapse video of the landslip repair works at First Bay, Coolum.
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One final night works to ensure longer-lasting road markings
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As previously advised, we'll be coming back for one final night to apply a strengthening coating to the line marking.
We've planned this overnight work for mid-July 2026 (weather permitting). We will advise the actual date once scheduled.
This will help ensure clearer, longer‑lasting road markings and a safer experience for all road users.
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David Low Way returned to pre-works condition
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As a reminder, David Low Way is a state‑controlled road, managed by the Department of Transport and Main Roads (DTMR). Council is unable to authorise permanent changes or reinstate temporary features once works are finished.
We have returned the road to its pre‑works condition and have formally handed back to DTMR now that the project is complete.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation while we finished the final works.
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Funding and project scope
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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 the 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.
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Thank you for your patience
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We know this project took longer than expected, and we truly appreciate your understanding while we worked to make this area safer and more resilient for everyone.
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The project was jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements and delivered by Sunshine Coast Council in partnership with specialist contractors.
This is one of 15 landslips across the Sunshine Coast repaired using DRFA funding.
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