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Federation Walk Coastal Reserve littoral rainforest restoration

Announcement

Park alert
Stage 2 Irrigation works are currently underway and are expected to be completed in October 2023.
During this time partial track closures will be necessary to ensure the safety of park users. Please exercise caution when entering the reserve.

Project typeEnvironment
Project scheduleAugust 2021 to June 2027

We are undertaking one of Australia’s largest beachfront rainforest restoration projects to establish a coastal (littoral) rainforest within Federation Walk Coastal Reserve.

The project will increase valuable greenspace on the Gold Coast, providing habitat for native wildlife and an enhanced nature-based experience for residents and visitors. Proudly funded by the Queensland Government in association with City of Gold Coast and the Federal Government.

Project Information

37-hectare restoration area
Planting approximately 350,000 coastal (littoral) rainforest plants
Installing a permanent irrigation system
Ongoing maintenance and weed control of planting areas and existing vegetation
Developing a landscape concept plan to explore nature-based recreation opportunities

Benefits

Returning natural values to the northern end of Federation Walk Coastal Reserve
Increase the area of a Critically Endangered Threatened Ecological Ecosystem as declared by the Federal Government’s Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
Improve amenity for the community and visitors

Impacts

Stage 2 irrigation works are currently underway and are expected to be completed in October 2023.

We are making considerable effort to reduce disruptions. However, from time to time partial track closures may be necessary for the movement of machinery to undertake the works.

Please be aware of any temporary signage or track exclusions when you visit the park.

Please take care when entering the park and follow all instructions for your safety.