Broadbeach place making project

Location: Surf Parade between Queensland and Victoria Avenues, Broadbeach

Master plan: Broadbeach Core Business Precinct

Design: City Place Making

Build/Installation: City of Gold Coast

Budget: $5 million

Completed: In 2 stages, 2016 and 2017

Award: 2018 AILA QLD Landscape Architecture Award in the Civic Landscape category

This section of Surf Parade is a mix of residential, restaurant and commercial businesses. Many of the restaurants have licenced outdoor dining areas extending to the footpath contributing to the lively atmosphere. Surf Parade plays a pivotal role in the greater Broadbeach business precinct as the main 'eat street' within the precinct and as well as being one of the main areas hosting key major events including the iconic Blues on Broadbeach. During music festivals, the street is closed to traffic.

The first project to be delivered from the master plan, the Surf Parade upgrade has helped expand commercial activity of the street and the business centre. The design improved public amenity and as a result, the potential for economic growth.

Project details

All businesses were open for trade and were accessible during the construction works. Regular bulletins were issued to businesses and other stakeholders keeping them informed about progress and upcoming works.

Road and underground infrastructure works such as road and earthworks to upgrade the stormwater system, water mains, drains and road resealing
New footpaths
Warning and directional tactile ground surface indicators
Light poles
Electrical and communication conduit wiring
Decorative fairy lights in palm trees
Outdoor dining structures
Street furniture including bins and bicycle racks
Palm planters/seating walls
Garden beds with 2200 plants