Mooloolaba lifeguards will remain on duty and businesses open as usual, as work gets underway on the foreshore transformation at the Sunshine Coast hotspot.
Sunshine Coast Council Environment and Liveability Councillor Tim Burns said work began last week on delivering a new ocean viewing deck, relaxing new beachfront spaces, public artwork and modern public amenities.
Cr Burns said the rejuvenation also included replacing the current vertical rock seawall that dated back to the 1960s with a new terraced seawall to improve connectivity between the beach, foreshore and businesses while enhancing protection against climate change impacts.
“This stage is a significant step in creating a world-class beachfront destination,” he said.
“While Mooloolaba undergoes its transformation, all 1.3km of beach south of the lifeguard tower will remain open with lifeguards on duty as usual.”
Cr Burns said wayfinding signs had been installed to help guide locals and visitors throughout Mooloolaba, pointing the way to the patrolled beach area just south of the Surf Club.
He said they also showed the way to temporary amenities block on Beach Terrace and temporary showers and toilets located at Arthur Parkyn Park.
“Council’s project team, Mooloolaba Chamber of Commerce and Visit Sunshine Coast are working together to support local businesses, minimise disruption and continue to keep Mooloolaba open for all to enjoy while the revitalisation takes place.”
Visit Sunshine Coast CEO Matt Stoeckel encouraged the community to continue to support local businesses throughout the revitalisation period.
“Now more than ever, it’s important to continue visiting Mooloolaba,” Mr Stoeckel said.
“Our accommodation providers, local cafés and restaurants, boutiques and tourism operators are open and ready to welcome you.”
SEE Group Chief Executive Officer Joel Barnes said construction would progress over four stages.
“The project will progressively shrink in size as works are completed, with revitalised areas reopening to the community as soon as possible,” Mr Barnes said.
He said the first stage of construction would continue through to this summer.
“This first stage will see the removal of some of the existing structures. A key part of the project is to maximise sustainability outcomes by reusing and recycling demolished or removed materials where possible.”
Mr Barnes said the full revitalisation was expected to continue through to early 2027, with staged openings along the way.
