Northern Beaches Protection project council records

Issue Roads, traffic and parking Issue Funding and grants Issue Waste, water and environment Area Mermaid Waters Area Barrier Reef Drive, Mermaid Waters Area Splice Street, Mermaid Waters Area Surfers Paradise Area Surfers Paradise Esplanade

Context

Tracked aliases include Northern Beaches Protection project.

Mentions

Progress noted and Phase 1 community engagement approved.
Residents near the Northern Beaches can expect consultation to begin on major coastal protection options before a final solution is chosen.

Decisions

City of Gold Coast · 28 April 2026

Northern Beaches coastal protection project moved into community engagement

In confidential session, Council noted progress on the Northern Beaches Protection project, approved commencement of Phase 1 community engagement, and requested a future report after Phase 2 identifying the preferred solution, required funding, delivery method, and temporary community impacts with mitigation.

Residents near the Northern Beaches can expect consultation to begin on major coastal protection options before a final solution is chosen.

Meetings

City of Gold Coast · 28 April 2026

Transport & Infrastructure (T&I) - 28 April 2026

The committee backed footpath and parking changes in Mermaid Waters and the light rail corridor, endorsed Lime for the new shared e-bike contract, supported permanent pedestrianisation of the Surfers Paradise Esplanade, adopted a 20-year open space plan, and advanced community engagement on the Northern Beaches coastal protection project.