Popular Gold Coast boardwalk upgrades strengthen resilience and accessibility

The Beree-Badalla Reserve Boardwalk at Palm Beach will be upgraded to a 3-metre-wide path to improve accessibility and safety.

The City of Gold Coast has commenced the $3.9 million project which will include a new 640 metre boardwalk that stretches through saltmarsh and mangrove wetlands along Currumbin Creek from Thrower Drive boat ramp to Salk Oval Parklands. 

Built in the 1990s, the original boardwalk has become increasingly popular in recent years which has contributed to its deterioration.

The existing boardwalk has also deteriorated over time due to large storm surge events and the natural marine environment.

The upgrade is part of the Community and Recreational Asset Recovery and Resilience Program following significant rain and flooding in early 2022.

The Program is jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).

The renewal work provides resilient community infrastructure for the enjoyment of Gold Coasters, and interstate and international visitors sharing the region’s great lifestyle while protecting the natural environment.

The project provides longevity of the boardwalk against weather events and the marine environment and will minimise the need for any future maintenance with a 100-year design life.

The upgraded boardwalk will be safe and fully accessible for the thousands of Gold Coasters and visitors who use it each year.

The project aims to accommodate further projected population growth as well as encouraging active travel through improved access to the City’s Active Transport Network. 

The upgrades are expected to be completed by mid-2025, weather permitting.

For full details visit the City of Gold Coast website projects page.