Bribie Island emergency works
The Queensland Government has directed the Coordinator-General to undertake emergency works to address the southern breakthroughs and buffering of Bribie Island to enhance protection of Golden Beach and the Pumicestone Passage during the upcoming storm season.
These works are informed by independent expert recommendations and community feedback gathered during recent consultation.
Emergency works scope
The Bribie Island emergency works involves:
- closing and stabilising breakthroughs #2 and #3
- renourishing and buffering the Bribie Island segment between the breakthroughs and the tidal entrance to Pumicestone Passage
- creating a channel between the northern end of Pumicestone Passage and the tidal entrance.
Map of emergency works priorities
Project timings*
- Site established: 29 August 2025
- Dredging commenced: 27 September 2025
- Emergency works completion: April 2026
*Note: Dates are indicative only and are subject to change.
Community notifications and project updates
- October 2025 - Dredging underway
- September 2025 - Community Notification: Pipe launching and dredge preparations (
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For more information
Contact the Bribie Island Emergency Works project team:
E: bribieisres@coordinatorgeneral.qld.gov.au
T: 1800 316 378 (Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 5pm)
Last updated: 24 Oct 2025