Golden Beach foreshore works
Approximately 300m of seawall, a boat ramp, a section of the coastal footpath and beach access is being upgraded along the Golden Beach foreshore over the coming years.
Work to the Golden Beach foreshore is underway as part of the Bribie Island breakthrough action plan. The work is being done in stages and includes upgrading approximately 300m of seawall, raising a section of the coastal pathway and repairing a beach access. It’ll also include steps to contain the asbestos-containing material found on some sections of the TS Onslow site.
The work will be done in stages, including:
- Seawall and foreshore works – Esplanade, between Jellicoe and Nelson Streets (now completed)
- Foreshore and seawall reconstruction – TS Onslow to Nelson Street.
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Seawall and foreshore works - Esplanade, Golden Beach
We have completed the reconstruction of a new seawall with adaptation to future climate hazards in mind, between Jellicoe and Nelson Streets, Golden Beach.
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.
Aerial image of new seawall at Golden Beach Foreshore
Summary
The project included:
- reconstructing and raising approximately 80 linear metres of the existing seawall using grouted rock
- installing special concrete tiles to create a ‘living seawall’ with habitat for sea creatures
- reconstructing and upgrading the coastal footpath with matching hardwood and stainless-steel handrail
- a new stairway to access the foreshore
- reinstating the barbecue shelter, benches and a wheelchair accessible binoculars station
- reinstating the parkland and planting.
A 'living seawall'
The project was part of a trial with the University of the Sunshine Coast and the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) 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.
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.
Foreshore and seawall reconstruction - TS Onslow to Nelson Street, Golden Beach
Sunshine Coast Council is partnering with the Queensland Government to reconstruct the existing seawall to protect the foreshore from Nelson Street to the TS Onslow Naval Cadets site in southern Golden Beach.
The existing seawall and foreshore were damaged in the extraordinary weather events of 2021 and 2022.
This project will reconstruct the damaged boat ramp at the Navy Cadets site along with the surrounding parklands and coastal pathway along the Esplanade.
This will provide better access to the water and protect the valuable park, coastal pathway and road near the revetment wall from coastal hazards.
Project update: where we’re at
We’re on track and have completed the detailed design for the rock seawall, concrete stepped wall, stair, integrated beach access ramp and landscaping.
The new seawall design has undergone physical modelling in Sydney to complement the computer modelling used in its design. This helps to confirm the seawall is designed to be fit for purpose to protect against storms and waves in this location.
We have submitted the application to be assessed by the relevant authorities and expect this to take up to six months.
Once approved, we expect to start construction mid-2025 and complete the works by end-2025, depending on weather, site conditions and contractor availability.
This is a complex project which requires careful consideration of the potential future impacts of the tidal breakthrough at Bribie Island and in the Pumicestone Passage.
This project will also address the uncontrolled fill and asbestos containing material found on some sections of the site after a number of items were washed up at the eastern end of Onslow Street late in 2023.
The TS Onslow site is owned by the Queensland Government and leased by the Navy Cadets. Sunshine Coast Council is leading the project team and working closely with both parties to progress this critical reconstruction scheme.
The temporary fence at the TS Onslow site will remain in place based on Queensland Government advice and we will continue to monitor the area for signs of asbestos.
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