A new 60-metre beach is to be added to a seawall on Brisbane’s Redcliffe Peninsula as local council moves to shore up longer-term protection against coastal erosion.
The million project at Woody Point is one of four such on the peninsula which also includes cliff restabilisation.
Council says funding for the work on the Crockatt Park Seawall Upgrade has been shared between the Commonwealth and council.
Mayor Peter Flannery claims the new beach will benefit residents and visitors.
“It’s not often you can say a new beach is on the way so this is a very exciting project,” he says.
“This will be a great addition to (the) City, already home to 16 beaches from Suttons Beach at Redcliffe to Woorim Beach on Bribie Island.”
(Woody Point is already home to at least six new high-rise residential developments that are taking shape or have finished.)
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BEACH WORKS TO 2027
Some 2000 tonnes of sand will be used in the first stage of upgrades to the park seawall.
The work, happening in front of TS Moreton Cadets base, will continue until mid-year but the area will open only once the upgrade is complete mid-2027.
A stepped concrete seawall will also be built in sections between Woody Point Jetty and a boat ramp.
Designed to last 100 years, the 331m-long seawall will have a new staircase with handrails and visual guide for the blind.
DISASTER READY WORK
Federal Minister for Emergency Management Kristy McBain says Canberra is focused on disaster resilience projects.
“We have worked closely with the Queensland Government to deliver projects like this one that will strengthen communities ahead of future disaster events,” she says.
“We’re proud to help strengthen the city … and provide locals and visitors with more Queensland shores to enjoy.”
Federal MP for Petrie Emma Comer says the funding is possible due to Canberra’s Disaster Ready Fund.
“These investments will make a real difference in protecting our coastal community,” Comer says.
Moreton Bay Councillor Karl Winchester believes the new addition will be appreciated by residents and visitors.
“I know locals and visitors alike will appreciate this new beach that will add to the seaside charm of (the) Redcliffe Peninsula,” he says.
The $4.5m Crockatt Park Seawall Renewal is part of a $7.5m package to fund four coastal erosion projects.
Work also started on rebuilding part of a seawall at Captain Cook Parade, Deception Bay, while at Scarborough, work recently finished on stabilising the Flinders Parade Cliffs.
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