Golden Beach sand dredging
Find out about our sand renourishment program in the Pumicestone Passage at Golden Beach.
Find out about our sand renourishment program in the Pumicestone Passage at Golden Beach.

Construction is about to start on a vital project to protect a beloved foreshore and make beach access even better for everyone to enjoy safe sport and recreation activities.

Like a gift from Midas himself, golden sand is set to again flow onto a stretch of Sunshine Coast beach that is a favourite with residents and visitors.

Sand from the Maroochy River will help to widen and restore Maroochydore Beach to provide protection from future storms.

Sunshine Coast Council is taking action to protect our coastline and community from the impacts of coastal hazards and climate change – and you’re invited to be involved.

Learn more about how we work to keep our beaches and coastline in good condition.
A canal maintenance plan will be developed to outline works planned on the six major canal systems and a range of public access points across the Sunshine Coast following a review of council's current practice.

Find out which agencies are responsible for the island, Pumicestone Passage and foreshore.
A distinctive vessel has arrived in Sunshine Coast waters to play a leading role in a special trial aimed at replenishing a popular beach.

The closed section of beach adjacent to Nelson St, Golden Beach, will be re-opened on Friday June 16, 2023.

A sand renourishment campaign is about the begin at Maroochydore Beach.

Sunshine Coast Council is investigating coastal hazard adaptation at Golden Beach and Caloundra (Bulcock Beach).

This summer, Sunshine Coast Council will be working with the Queensland Government (Marine Safety Queensland) as part of their project to remove sand from the mouth of the Mooloolah River.
Bronwyn Edinger AM has worked across the performing arts, leading producing companies, venues and sector service organisations to create and program arts activities that are valued by their audiences and celebrated by their communities.

Two popular Sunshine Coast beaches will soon receive a sand boost that will make them even more attractive to walkers and swimmers.
Learn more about how we manage Currimundi Lake, Coondibah Lake, Bunbubah Creek, Tooway Lake and Stumers Creek.
Sunshine Coast Council has reassured the community it is watching the changes in the Pumicestone Passage closely and has been preparing for a breakthrough at North Bribie Island since 2014, with a plan already in place to protect Golden Beach.
You may not know that but the small township of Donnybrook on the Pumicestone Passage was once called “Little Caloundra”.
The Sunshine Coast Solar Farm took out the top gong at the National Federation Awards last night in Canberra (August 23), winning the national award for Environmental Leadership and Sustainability.
You may not know that the little township of Donnybrook, situated on the western shore of Pumicestone Passage, was once called Little Caloundra.


