Federation Walk Coastal Reserve littoral rainforest restoration

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.

Restoring the littoral rainforest contributes to Our Natural City Strategy 2032 theme of explore and discover to ensure we have beaches, parklands, waterways and natural places that are accessible and enjoyed by everyone.

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 wildfire resilience
Provide habitat for native wildlife
Improve amenity for the community and visitors

Project update

Irrigation construction is now complete
Site preparation activities such as mulching and weed control have begun
Planting has started with nearly 70,000 plants already in the ground

Impacts

Mulching and planting are now underway.

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.