Green light for Spit funding

A four-year works program worth $16.95 million has been approved for The Spit, giving the green light to a series of job-creating infrastructure projects.

It signals the next stage of The Spit’s evolution, maintaining a strong pipeline of investment and jobs to enhance this world-class destination for Gold Coast locals and visitors. The funding will secure construction and jobs for the next round of key projects and enhance accessibility on The Spit.

The Gold Coast Waterways Authority Acting CEO Nerissa Bartlett said recent community feedback through an online survey helped inform the priority projects for the coming years to make the vision for The Spit come to life.

“In 2019, the community worked with the Queensland Government to create a vision that sets the scene for the future of The Spit and we continue to work closely with the community to guide the implementation of the master plan.” - Gold Coast Waterways Authority Acting CEO Nerissa Bartlett

The approved works program means work can commence on these projects:

• A jetty and pontoon in the north of Marine Stadium providing new transport and recreation options for people travelling to The Spit
• major improvements to Muriel Henchman Park including boat ramp upgrades, a pontoon extension and additional parking spaces to increase its capacity and efficiency
• Marine Stadium tidal exchange investigation to assess whether a solution can be found to assist flushing, improve the health of the ecosystem and support a range of recreational activities.

Gold Coast Waterways Authority and the City of Gold Coast will deliver these projects in partnership with the Queensland Government to achieve outcomes in line with the master plan vision.

Tenders for construction of the jetty and pontoon will be awarded in early December with on-site construction works expected to commence early 2022.

Learn more about the implementation of The Spit Master: https://www.statedevelopment.qld.gov.au/industry/infrastructure/the-spit-master-plan-implementation