Beach and waterway access improvements

  • Project typeOcean, beaches & waterways
  • Project value$2,000,000
  • Project scheduleJanuary 2026 to June 2026
Philip Park beach platform

We are renewing or replacing beach and waterway assets, including viewing platforms, stairs, beach showers and furniture.

Impacts on the community

Works will take place from Monday to Friday between 7am and 5pm. Construction will take place on Council land and public areas.

Nearby residents may notice some temporary construction noise and minor disruption in some areas.

Access to the beaches and waterways may be temporarily restricted. Please follow any signage. Mooring vessels to the jetty or platform is prohibited.

Benefits to the community

  • Improved facilities for recreational use
  • Improved public safety
  • Improved structural integrity and reduced maintenance

Upcoming improvement projects

Approximate location Suburb Works Scheduled date
Second Avenue Burleigh Heads, 4220 New viewing platform April to June 2026
Sixth Avenue Burleigh Heads, 4220 New viewing platform April to June 2026
City wide City wide New and renewal of showers January to June 2026 
Burleigh Esplanade Burleigh Heads, 4220 New and renewal of beach access stairs March to June 2026
Port Peyra Crescent Varsity Lakes, 4227 Renewal of existing viewing platforms April to June 2026