Spit Masterplan: Tenders called for $5m Spit revamp projects

Tenders will be called next week for a “spectacular” $5 million pair of projects on The Spit.

TENDERS will be called next week for a “spectacular” $5 million pair of projects on The Spit.

The State Government will announce today it is moving ahead with the next phase of The Spit Masterplan, including the construction of a promenade along the Seaway.

The two projects which will begin construction this year are:

* The “Moondarewa Spit” revamp will focus on tree planting, new shower facilities and protecting the area against erosion.

* The Seaway Promenade which will replace the existing pathway along the rock wall, create emergency access stairs and view platforms where visitors will be able to get panoramic views of the Gold Coast and South Stradbroke Island.

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The Gold Coast Spit masterplan is being rolled out.

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State Development Minister Cameron Dick said work would begin on both projects mid-year for a pre-Christmas opening in time for the 2020-21 summer season.

“We’re investing over $5 million in the Moondarewa Spit upgrade and the Seaway Promenade to create world-class facilities for Gold Coast locals and visitors to enjoy,” he said

“The design works and construction on these projects alone are expected to generate at least 16 jobs with more to come in the future as these facilities attract more people to The Spit precinct.

A potential fisherman's markets.

“The Spit Master Plan is a game-changer for the Gold Coast and I’m excited about tenders being called for design works.”

The tenders will be called on Friday with the successful party to be named in mid-February.

Gold Coast Waterways Authority chief executive Hal Morris said the designs of both projects would reflect the vision put forward during community consultation.

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

“The design works will align with The Spit Master Plan’s overall vision, which the community was supportive of during consultation,” he said.

“We’re a waterways city and we really want to celebrate the connections between the waterways and the foreshores.

“We want to create a welcoming space for our locals and our visitors so that they can come here and enjoy the open spaces and beautiful views – whether it’s watching the sunset over the water from Moondarewa Spit or the sunrise from the Seaway Promenade.”

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Artist's impression of potential new mixed use area as part of The Spit master plan on the Gold Coast.

It comes just weeks after the Spit Master Plan Bill was introduced to Parliament.

As part of the Bill, the waterways authority will be charged with delivering the projects set out in the master plan.

Around 1800 jobs during the life of the Master Plan projects.

The Bill will take effect from March.