Dicky Beach precinct plan

The Dicky Beach precinct plan (PDF, 3040KB) was a multiple stage project which has been completed over several years.

Purpose

The Dicky Beach precinct plan was developed in response to the partial removal of the SS Dicky wreck in 2015. The plan references the wreck’s significance to the local area and includes open space, interpretive elements and a range of new and improved community facilities to help enhance the experience of the area.

The plan also seeks to better connect the park with the adjacent commercial area, holiday park, beach and surf lifesaving club house.

Key design outcomes

Define the long-term vision for the foreshore
Develop the precinct's identity to support and distinguish this important local centre
Maximise the recreation, social, cultural and economic opportunities within the Dicky Beach precinct
Create a safe and usable precinct area that is high quality, comfortable, safe, accessible and inviting
Incorporating interpretive initiatives that reference the SS Dicky along with the holiday making and recreational heritage of the site
Improve the connectivity, open space, recreation and play, social gatherings and arrival experience.

View the Dicky Beach precinct plan design report (PDF, 3040KB).

View the Dicky Beach precinct plan (PDF, 3040KB).

Project update

The project was completed across several stages.

Stage 1 construction March-September 2021

Stage 1 construction is complete and included:

a new public amenities building
a new skate park
a new picnic shelter
new pathways
new beach shower
new park lighting and electrical infrastructure
improved PWD (disability) parking space
new furniture such as seating, drinking fountain, bike parking, bins
landscaping
reinstatement of the SS Dicky propeller feature.

Stage 2 construction completed March 2024

Stage 2 construction is now complete and upgrades included:

viewing deck
interpretive signage and wreck pieces of the S.S. Dicky
custom furniture and seating
connecting pathways
beach Access improvements
picnic settings
drainage swales and improvements
tree planting and garden beds.

The project is supported by the Sunshine Coast Council Arts and Heritage Levy.

The Levy, which is a contribution by every rateable property, is used to document, research, conserve, protect, promote and provide access to those tangible and intangible items, places, facilities and events that define the stories, history and values of the people, communities and culture of the Sunshine Coast.