The boardwalk on Palm Beach on the Gold Coast has reopened after a $4 million upgrade following flood damage in 2022.
The new Beree-Badalla Reserve Boardwalk is a 640-metre pathway on the southern Gold Coast beach.
The renewal was funded under the State and Commonwealth Government Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
As part of the upgrade, the path was widened to three metres and public amenities such as fishing platforms, shaded seating areas, launch ramps and shower facilities were installed.
The boardwalk has been rebuilt with fibreglass reinforced plastic, which is a sustainable material ideal for corrosive wet areas that provides better grip and longer life.
Gold Coast Division 13 councillor Josh Martin said the renewed Beree-Badalla boardwalk would help increase resilience against storm surge and the natural marine environment.
“The newly constructed boardwalk has already proven its resilience, withstanding recent storm surges,” Cr Martin said.
