Only days after the city’s beaches were threatened by a Pacific Ocean cyclone, Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate has launched an $18.2 million artificial reef project.Mayor Tate said physical work on the Palm Beach Artificial Reef was due to start in April.“All necessary planning for phase 2 of the project has been done and we are now ready to commence. The second phase will add significant protection to one of our most vulnerable stretches of coastline.’’ A letter drop has been issued to residents and businesses to advise of planned works (attached).Mayor Tate said residents can view construction from as early as April, weather dependent.“Residents will see construction vessels on the water working around the clock. At its highest point, the reef will be 1.5 metres below the surface at average water level, identified with permanent marker buoys for marine safety.The reef will influence the surrounding waves and currents to promote a long term increase in sand along vulnerable sections of Palm Beach, and this will provide a protective buffer from erosion.In some conditions, an offshore recreational surf break may be formed giving further amenity to the city’s growing surf community.The $18.2 million construction contract was awarded in October 2018 to HC2, a joint venture between Hall Contracting Pty Ltd and Heron Construction Company.The project will be completed by October 2019.

Gold Coast Beaches hit health targets Published on 01 June 2022 Gold Coast’s beaches have weathered the storm to reach health targets and remain diverse, healthy and useable.The 2021-22 Beach Health R…

** UPDATE at 2pm on Sunday 24 February **Due to prevailing high winds, the City has been unable to empty bins into landfill. As a result the City has had to close all Waste & Recycling Centres for…

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The City has saved ratepayers $21million in energy costs thanks to its energy management initiatives.Mayor Tom Tate today inspected solar panels on the roof of the City’s Waterside office block in Bun…

The site is located in an area adjacent to the Le Mans Kart Track, in close proximity to the City’s Coomera DepotReedy Creek – 61 Hutchinson Street, Burleigh Waters. Access is via the service road t…

Local Disaster Management chair Tom Tate has urged all Gold Coasters to stay away from rock walls and the seaway as large swells start to hit our coastline.“Our emergency services staff, including Cit…

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