Mooloolaba’s revamped foreshore is starting to take shape, with a section of the new terraced seawall open to the public while construction continues.
The replacement seawall features wide terraces that span from the parkland to the beach and double as seating, while better protecting community facilities, parklands, paths and underground services from coastal impacts.
Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli is pleased to see this first stretch of the seawall completed and opened.
“Taking a seat on the terraces or under the pandanus palms is the perfect vantage point to spot whales, relax and soak in the coastal views,” she says.
“This first section really excites us for the future of Mooloolaba and puts into perspective how the terraced seawall will be the perfect place to watch the waves or attend major events such as New Year’s Eve celebrations, festivals, the Anzac Day service and beach sports like volleyball and rugby – all while providing protection for Mooloolaba.”
The federal government is contributing more than $7.9million to the project through the Disaster Ready Fund, supporting long-term resilience and helping safeguard the region’s coastal communities against future natural hazards.
Minister for Emergency Management Kristy McBain says the seawall will allow Mooloolaba to be more resilient to the impacts of coastal hazards and extreme weather.
“This new seawall demonstrates how investing in mitigation and resilience infrastructure today can help protect community assets, public spaces and essential services into the future,” she says.
Once complete, the replacement seawall will include an all-abilities beach access ramp and four beach access stair locations with handrails.
