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What’s happening now with stunning foreshore transformation

Works start on a world-class beachfront destination...find out what you can look forward to!

Artist impression of Mooloolaba Foreshore’s southern seawall featuring shaded, wide terraced steps that will double as community seating.
Artist impression Southern Seawall

Works have begun on delivering a stunning ocean viewing deck, relaxing new beachfront spaces, public artwork, modern public amenities to improve accessibility, and broader and more accessible pathways.

The program also includes replacing the current vertical rock seawall that dates 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.

Sunshine Coast Council Environment and Liveability Councillor Tim Burns said he was excited to see the project progress.

“This stage is a significant step in creating a world-class beachfront destination being delivered in partnership with the Federal and State governments and carried out by leading contractor SEE Group,” Cr Burns said.

Mooloolaba is open for business

“While Mooloolaba undergoes its transformation, all 1.3km of beach south of the lifeguard tower will remain open with lifeguards on duty as usual.

“To help guide locals and visitors throughout Mooloolaba, eye-catching wayfinding signs have been installed, pointing the way to the patrolled beach area just south of the Surf Club, a temporary amenities block on Beach Terrace and temporary showers and toilets are 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.”

Wayfinding signage helping you discover Mooloolaba.

Wayfinding signage with a prawn and whale pointing to the beach.
Wayfinding signage with two prawns pointing to the Esplanade and shops.

Support local

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… so come and find your Sunshine Moment at Mooloolaba.”

Council has been working with local traders and the Business Activation Group on implementing the Business Activation Plan to support traders during construction. A range of exciting installations, activations and initiatives are planned. Keep updated by following Discover Mooloolaba.

Two women walking along Mooloolaba Esplanade shopping.
A couple eating and drinking on the deck of Mooloolaba Surf Club with the ocean in the background.
Courtesy of Visit Sunshine Coast.

Construction programming

SEE Group Chief Executive Officer Joel Barnes said his team was pleased to start construction, which 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.

“The first stage of construction will take place between July 14, 2025, and Summer 2025-26.

“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.”

The full revitalisation is expected to continue through to early 2027, with staged openings along the way.

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Local business representative Shane Hepburn, SEE Group General Manager Troy Cronin, Federal Government Senator Corinne Mulholland and Sunshine Coast Council Environment and Liveability Councillor Tim Burns.
Local business representative Shane Hepburn, Sunshine Coast Council Environment and Liveability Councillor Tim Burns, Federal Government Senator Corinne Mulholland and SEE Group General Manager Troy Cronin.

Funding partners

The Central Meeting Place has received more than $13 million in combined funding from the Australian Government and the Queensland Government as part of the $285.8 million SEQ Liveability Fund, a commitment under the SEQ City Deal.

Under the Australian Government’s Disaster Ready Fund, a further $7.95 million in Commonwealth funding was awarded to reconstruct 300 metres of the Mooloolaba foreshore seawall.

Federal Minister for Emergency Management Kristy McBain said the Albanese Government is proud to support this vital project that will strengthen Mooloolaba’s foreshore for generations to come.

“This funding will help protect homes, businesses and our iconic beachfront from the impacts of severe weather and rising seas, while creating a safer, more welcoming space for families and visitors to gather year-round,” Minister McBain said.

“Upgrading the seawall and revitalising the foreshore means locals, surf clubs and small businesses can keep sharing everything we love about Mooloolaba with the rest of Australia and the world.

“Our Government is committed to working side by side with state and local partners to deliver resilient, future-ready infrastructure that keeps coastal communities strong and connected.”

Stay informed

For more information on the Mooloolaba Foreshore Revitalisation Project, please visit the Sunshine Coast Council website and subscribe for email updates.