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Moffat Beach seawall repair project

The Moffat Beach seawall project will provide a vital role in continuing to protect the Moffat Beach community parklands, paths, roads and facilities from future climate change impacts whilst providing access points from the parkland to the beach.

After the rain event in February 2022, a 50m section along the western part of the seawall at Moffat Beach collapsed due to a geotechnical (soil) failure.

A temporary fix to the failed section was completed in April 2022 (see background). The repairs stabilised that section of wall, but more work is needed to bring it up to current engineering standards. Planning for the reconstruction of this section – known as the western section – is underway.

Unfortunately, the same soil failure is continuing along the seawall. Council has been monitoring the wall. After the summer season, the middle section of seawall is also showing signs of significant movement.

For this reason, we have decided to restrict all access to the entire seawall for our community’s safety. A beach fence has been installed and will stay in place until it is reconstructed.  

Your safety

Beach access, chairs and tables remain open however we strongly urge you to to stay off the seawall completely and avoid the beach area at the base of the rock wall.

The safety signage and fencing will remain in place for the time being.

Western section – project update

The new western section of wall will end up looking similar to the existing wall, but it will be wider, with a gentler slope.

The works will also include relocation of the vehicle access ramp to the western most part of the wall, a new DDA compliant pedestrian ramp, a new shower, a new staircase leading off the pedestrian ramp, a wider coastal pathway, and the associated landscaping elements. Design and approvals are underway, and construction is due mid-2025.

The project was approved for $1.6 million funding from the Queensland Reconstruction Authority under a Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangement agreement in June 2023.

Where: the western most 80m section of wall in front of Seaview Terrace carpark.

What: relocation of the vehicle access ramp to the western extent of the wall, new seawall, new pedestrian ramp, new shower, new staircase, new pathway and landscaping.

When: construction is planned to start around April 2025 and finish mid-2025. 

Middle section – project update

The ongoing rain the Sunshine Coast has experienced over the 23/24 summer season, combined with beach erosion from large swells, has resulted in more damage to the middle section of the Moffat Beach Seawall.

Cracks have appeared at the top of the wall, rocks have become displaced, and some sections are beginning to subside.

There is a significant risk of the wall deteriorating further and if that occurs, rock falls are highly likely.

Rocks can fall onto the beach at any time, and quickly – within about 10-20 seconds – which means that anyone standing at the base of the rock wall may be injured.

Independent geotechnical and coastal engineers are being engaged to assess the damage and recommended solutions.

While further investigations are being completed, we’ve fenced off the affected area and urge you to follow signage for your own safety.

The beach to the north of the seawall can still be accessed via Eleanor Shipley Park.

Further updates will be provided through this webpage.

Eastern Section – project update

The eastern section of seawall is only showing small signs of movement. Access to this section has been restricted as the soil failure may extend through this section if conditions deteriorate.

Monitoring of this section will continue for public safety. 

Background

Cracked and damaged seawall – March 2022

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Further information

For further information about this project please contact Council and state project number K3418 Moffat Beach seawall repair project.