Spit masterplan kicks off with State Government announcing several new projects

The State Government will today announce the real work set to begin transforming The Spit into the Gold Coast’s Central Park.

The Spit master plan - the options report shows what can occur on the northern end.

THE State Government will today announce $7 million worth of upgrades to start turning The Spit into the Gold Coast’s Central Park.

State Development Minister Cameron Dick told the Bulletin the Government would invest an initial $6.84 million into three projects at The Spit’s northern end.

“The projects will be the opening wave of a series of public and private developments on The Spit that could see up to 1800 jobs supported and creation of a clearly defined tourism and recreation destination,” he said.

State Government improvements for The Spit on the Gold Coast as part of the first work on building the masterplan for the Central Park.

Mr Dick said the projects due to be completed by November 2020 included:

* The design, scoping and delivery of improvements to the Seaway Promenade.

* Community infrastructure works on the Moondarewa Spit, including extensive new planting, new pathways and recreational facilities.

* Seaworld Drive shared pathways, linking the Muriel Henchman precinct to Doug Jennings Park.

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“Work on the Seaway Promenade will see a 4m-wide pedestrian and cycle pathway built, for the full length of around 675m,” Mr Dick said.

“This will enhance the accessibility and safety of this popular public viewing location along the length of the existing sea wall.”

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk arriving with Cameron Dick to announce The Spit masterplan. Photo by Richard Gosling.

Mr Dick said improvement works on Moondarewa Spit would see creation of a three-metre wide pedestrian and cycleway path about 665 metres long, following the perimeter of the existing road.

“Works on Moondarewa Spit will also see picnic shelters and a public amenities block, to be located in the northern portion of the area.

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“Also at the top of The Spit, a new 3m-wide shared pathway linking Muriel Henchmen precinct to Doug Jennings Park will accommodate both cyclists and pedestrians, delivering a safe route to the top of The Spit for locals and tourists alike.”

The Spit masterplan sessions on the Gold Coast.

Gold Coast Waterways Authority CEO Hal Morris described the $60 million Spit masterplan as a game changer for The Spit and for the waterways city.

‘The improvements planned for Moondarewa Spit and the Seaway Promenade will

really enhance the connection between the Broadwater and the foreshore, creating new

opportunities for people to enjoy them,” he said.