Gold Coast City Council announce Currumbin Creek training wall and path upgrade
A boardwalk at one of the Gold Coast’s most popular beaches is set to undergo a major transformation. Check out the photos
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A boardwalk at one of the Gold Coast’s most popular beaches is set to undergo a major transformation.
On Tuesday, Division 14 councillor Gail O’Neill shared council plans to renew the area to the south of Currumbin Creek, near Currumbin Rock.
The upgrade will include a renewed 210m training wall, a new 110m-long and 4m-wide beachfront footpath, beach access and a pedestrian plaza with a viewing platform facing the Gold Coast skyline.
“The training wall was built in the 1970s to stabilise the creek entrance and surrounding beaches,” a Gold Coast City Council (GCCC) fact sheet said.
“After 50 years, the wall needs renewing. We are also adding more seating and upgraded facilities as well as improving beach access.”
The area will also see a new “pedestrian plaza” area which will connect the path with the existing Oceanway, with a beach shower upgrade, new seating and other features.
Ms O’Neill said works on the project were expected to start within the next couple of months and could take up to a year to complete.
“Another exciting project for Currumbin,” she said.
Residents and visitors can expect some changes to beach access, heavy trucks and machinery on the beach, construction noise and vegetation removal.
“During construction, the beach entrances immediately around the area of works will be temporarily closed,” the GCCC fact sheet said.
“However, access to Currumbin Creek beach, the Currumbin Alley surf break, and Currumbin Beach via alternative pathways will remain available.
“We will strive to minimise any impacts on car parking availability during construction.
“There may be some impacts on parking availability during works, however, there will no permanent reduction in car parking spaces as a result of this project.”
Council confirmed they were working with SWELL Sculpture Festival organisers to minimise any impacts during the September 12-21 event.
It comes a week after the Snapper Rocks to Rainbow Bay Foreshore Precinct masterplan was released, outlining five major changes to be made over the next 20 years.
It included the demolition and redevelopment of the surf club and pedestrianising Snapper Rocks Rd.
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