The Spit Master Plan: Makeover with world class viewing decks for Christmas crowds
Gold Coasters will be enjoying magnificent 360 degree views from new viewing platforms on the northern end of The Spit by Christmas after the awarding of a contract to a local company. SEE PICTURES OF HOW IT WILL LOOK
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THIS is the exclusive first look of what The Spit will look like after a makeover of the northern tip near the Seaway.
Treasurer Cameron Dick will release the images during a visit later this morning to talk about The Spit Masterplan.
State Development Minister Kate Jones told The Bulletin the Burleigh Heads firm Hazell Bros Queensland had won the contracts to deliver new spaces.
“Major construction projects will be vital to rebuilding the Gold Coast’s economy. This announcement brings us one step closer to getting more construction under way in Main Beach,” Ms Jones said.
“Times are tough. We’re getting on with projects at Main Beach to create jobs at a time locals need them most.
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“Work on the Moondarewa Spit foreshore improvements and the Seaway Promenade will be underway early next month and will be finished in time for the Christmas holidays.
“Through this initiative, we’re creating more jobs and investing more than $5 million into the economy as part of our push to get Queenslanders back to work as we deliver our on our economic recovery strategy.”
The Seaway Promenade changes at northern tip include:
• An iconic destination point at the end of the Seawall where visitors can sit and take in the amazing 360-degree views from the Broadwater to Surfers Paradise
• A wide, safe, and accessible promenade running to the end of the south rock wall
• An arrival feature at the intersection of Federation Walk and the Promenade with seating, shade and drinking fountains.
• Emergency access stairs which will allow safe access to and from the Seaway
• Seating and viewing areas along the sea wall and landscape improvements including shade trees, gardens, and open turf areas for picnicking.
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Nearby the Moondarewa Spit foreshore improvements will include a seating area where visitors can enjoy views across the Broadwater, a new architecturally designed public amenities block and a 3m wide winding path.
Other work in the parkland will include architecturally designed shelters, picnic tables, drinking fountains, beach showers and foreshore planting and restoration works.
Construction tenders have been awarded for the two projects, creating 17 jobs for Gold Coasters.
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Mr Dick told The Bulletin the projects had continued to progress on The Spit despite the COVID-19 crisis.
“We know how tough it is for businesses right now, and that’s why its so important that we continue to deliver on our plan to unite and recover for Queensland jobs,” he said.
“As we have seen in southern states and around the world, there is still a long way to go, so when we can get shovel-ready projects out the door quickly, that’s what we will do.
“The Spit masterplan has given us a blueprint for development in this extraordinary part of the world, created by locals for locals, so it’s fantastic to see the next tranche of projects getting underway.”
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Gaven MP Meaghan Scanlon welcomed the projects, which would create more public spaces at the top of The Spit.
“This creates more spaces for people to be enjoying the best of what the Gold Coast’s waterways and foreshores have to offer,” she said.
“Key features include viewing spots for watching the sunrise at the end of the Seaway Promenade and the sunset over the water from Moondarewa Spit, which I’m sure will become must-see destinations.”
Gold Coast Waterways Authority will deliver the projects in partnership with the Department of State Development, Tourism and Innovation.
CEO Hal Morris said the final designs have been developed “with the community’s input into the Spit Master Plan in mind.”.
“We’re committed to delivering the sorts of destinations and experiences that people told us they wanted to see at the top of The Spit,” Mr Morris said.
Hazell Bros Queensland is in the final stages of completing the Seaworld Drive shared pathway which will provide a continuous pedestrian and cycling link from Doug Jennings Park through to the beginning of Sea World Resort.
Simon Barr of Hazell Bros Queensland said: “Being a Gold Coast based contractor it’s always good to secure a project in our own backyard. We’re looking forward to delivering the next stage of improvements at The Spit for GCWA.”
Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate said the Master Plan was a great example of a successful partnership.
“The Palaszczuk Government, Gold Coast City Council, Gold Coast Waterways Authority and importantly, the Gold Coast Community have worked closely on the masterplan to deliver a world class plan for the future of this much-loved part of Queensland,” he said.
Originally published as The Spit Master Plan: Makeover with world class viewing decks for Christmas crowds