Palm Beach – Beree-Badalla Reserve Boardwalk Renewal

Project typeEnvironment
Project value$3.9 million
Completion date15 April 2025

Beree Badalla Reserve boardwalk renewal project

We have upgraded the Beree-Badalla Reserve Boardwalk and installed new public amenities with assistance provided through the jointly-funded Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.

The Beree-Badalla Reserve boardwalk had deteriorated due to large storm surge events, the marine environment and general increased use by the community.

Scope of project works

Vegetation pruning with compensatory replanting
Removed the existing boardwalk
Installed new 3 metre-wide boardwalk
Installed of new amenities:
- shower facility
- canoe/kayak launch ramp
- 3 seating nodes
- 2 fishing platforms.

Community benefits

Preserved the boardwalk
Increased boardwalk resilience against severe weather events
Reduced maintenance with 100-year design life
Improved safety and accessibility for boardwalk users
Improved access to City’s Active Transport Network and new recreational amenities

The boardwalk renewal works are part of our ongoing investment to improve our active travel network and supports our Active Transport Plan 2017-2027.