For two reasons:

Like most renovations, the landscaping behind the seawall will be impacted during the reconstruction project - and will need to be reinstated. This is an opportunity to do so with improvements.

Secondly, and most importantly, we are trying to give the community back some beautiful parkland that would otherwise have been lost as a result of the reconstructed seawall alignment.

The reconstructed seawall will use a hybrid alignment which moves the wall out onto the beach between the central and the eastern end and back into the parkland at the western end (read more about this design).

While this alignment does aim to retain the Norfolk Pine trees, it means there would be less park area at the western end.

We know the greenspace is important to the local community - and this plan suggests ways we can use this opportunity to:

• increase the overall parkland open-space area
• keep the area beautiful
• make it easier for pedestrians to move around the area
• increase and improve ‘front row’ viewing opportunities
• all while keeping the existing car parking numbers.

We are proposing to reduce the car park area and realign the car park. The number of car parking spaces stays the same.

We think this is a clever solution which means less hardstand and more open space for the community to enjoy – all while keeping the same number of car parks.

We’ve also taken the opportunity to make the carpark easier and safer to use for both pedestrians and vehicles.

The layout of the current carpark isn’t the best use of this space. It has:

• 1,520m² of asphalt
• 30 regular parking bays
• 3 accessible parking bays
• 5 motorcycle parking bays.

The proposed new car park layout plan suggests:

• Reduced hardstand area at 960m² of asphalt
• 31 regular parking bays
• 2 accessible parking bays (meeting current Australia Standards for off-street parking)
• a combined motorcycle and e-mobility (e-bike) standing area.

Benefits of the new carpark:

Better for the environment: Less asphalt means less heat, more space for greenery and less carpark stormwater going into the ocean.

More open space: We can use the extra space for meeting friends and community activities.

Easier access: People can more easily access and enjoy the foreshore area and the current vehicle / pedestrian conflict point removed at the corner of Seaview Terrace and Bryce Street.

If we keep the old carpark layout, then with the seawall shifting landward in this area, we’d need to build angled bays and there would be a very narrow strip between the carpark and seawall. This would be taken up by the coastal pathway which would leave no room for seating or trees etc. The parkland open space area would also be reduced by 630m2.

Please take a look at the before and after slider images in the 'explore the proposed changes' tab. This gives a great visual overview of what we are proposing. Provide feedback on the proposed layout in the 'feedback survey' tab.

Succession planting is concept of planting new trees near existing maturing trees.

So that as the older trees progressively decline (as all natural living things do) the younger trees are established and have grown ready to take their place.

This approach provides a continuous canopy, consistent shade, habitat, windbreak while maintaining the unique local character.

At Moffat Beach this would help to keep the iconic landscape silhouette - that is the foreshore row of Norfolk Pines trees - long into the future.

Please take a look at the before and after slider images in the 'explore the proposed changes' tab. This gives a great visual overview of what we are proposing. Provide feedback on the proposed succession planting of the Norfolk Island Pines in the 'feedback survey' tab.

The memorial plaques will be carefully salvaged and stored by the team at Council. They will be re-installed in a similar location on new or reinstated park furniture. If you have any historical information regarding the installation of plaques, we’d love to hear from you. Please email your information through to MoffatBeachSeawallProject@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.

The coastal pathway will stay along the existing alignment for the eastern and central sections and will remain at 3.6 meters wide to create shared space for walkers and riders. The western section will change alignment and width to take advantage of the proposed spatial arrangement. This enhancement will ensure a continuous and uninterrupted path through Moffat Beach Park. The upgraded coastal pathway will integrate with the existing path network through Eleanor Shipley Park, creating a cohesive and accessible route for all users.

We have engaged a consultant to conduct a cultural heritage survey in collaboration with Kabi Kabi representatives. This partnership provides opportunities to share and integrate valuable cultural knowledge within the landscape.

All vegetation lost due to the construction will be offset by replanting new trees as part of the project.

We will relocate any healthy pandanus that are up to being transplanted.

We are committed to replanting the western end of the landscape with species adapted to frontline coastal conditions using a palette of native and indigenous species that thrive in coastal environments.

We are conscious of creating a balance between providing shade trees and maintaining views.

We’ve proposed two new beach access stairs, similar to others around the Sunshine Coast with marine grade aluminium frames with hardwood timber step treads and handrails.

Each is designed so two people with surfboards in their arms can pass each other and with a shower platform large enough to accommodate surfers with longboards.

The stairs will be longer and go deep to the clay and sandstone underlying the beach. This is so there is less of a gap when the beach erodes.

We’ve proposed a designated standing area for motorcycles and e-mobility devices in the carpark. Additionally, we’ve proposed bicycle hoops to be installed in the park in convenient locations.

Consideration has been given to front row viewing locations. All reinstated park furniture will be placed in similar positions to the existing layout. Where the seawall has moved landward, the park furniture will also shift landward to align with the new seawall position.

In addition, we have included two new viewing platforms in the draft landscape concept plan.
The first viewing platform will be built landside of the seawall adjacent to the beach access stairs. It includes board racks, picnic setting, reinstated coast snap station and front row seats to the ocean.

The second viewing platform is located at the eastern end of the seawall. It provides access to front row views and offers an opportunity for scaffolding stands during seasonal events, such as the Pa and Ma Bendall Surfing Competition.

We are not changing the fig tree playground as part of the seawall reconstruction work.

An independent arborist has been engaged and involved since the inception of the project and will continue to provide their expertise throughout its duration, including construction of the seawall and landscape works.

Their role includes assessing the health and stability of existing trees, recommending appropriate measures for preservation and ensuring that the design and method of seawall construction supports the overall landscape design and environmental goals of the project.

The sandstone blocks will be great to sit along to watch the ocean and are also a link to the sandstone cliffs at Moffat Beach that you can see.

These blocks are also a very important part of the safety element of the seawall design as described below:

Wave overtopping: The seawall needs to be high enough to reduce “overtopping’’ by waves during a weather event and mitigate damage to the area behind the wall and potential risks to anyone on the foreshore.

As the sea level rises, and in big swell, the sandstone blocks help to do this by offering protection to the community by interrupting the waves.

Prevent falling: the sandstone blocks create a simple barrier between the grass and the large boulders to prevent people falling onto the seawall.

Additionally, the sandstone block work walls are designed to achieve greater height in areas where site constraints, such as the presence of Norfolk Pines, limit other construction options.

Yes, the seawall design and alignment are now approved, and we are preparing for construction.

While it does not form part of this consultation, please be assured that Council has been liaising closely with the Moffat Beach Community Focus Group who have shared community values as the design of the seawall progressed.

All correspondence received by the community to date, as well as past community engagement activities identifying the values of Moffat Beach, have also been considered by the Project Team.

For more information on this process please visit the Moffat Beach seawall reconstruction page on Council’s website.

Yes. The ramp will be open for people to use who are unable to use the stairs and you will be able to wheel small craft and items down the ramp. However, it will cease to be a formalised public boat ramp.

While the alignment of the vehicle access ramp does not form part of this consultation, it has considered feedback from the Moffat Beach Community Focus Group and other members of the community in its design.

For more information on the vehicle access ramp please visit the Moffat Beach seawall page.

The existing shared crossing zone is outside of the area included in the seawall reconstruction landscape design. However, the proposed realignment of the carpark allows a single entry and exit point for vehicles. This design also means we can create a defined and legible shared crossing zone on the corner of Seaview Terrace and Bryce Street.

Please check out the Moffat Beach Place Plan to share your thoughts.

At this time, the flood lighting is not included in the landscape design for the seawall reconstruction. However, we value your input and encourage you to share your thoughts on lighting by visiting the Moffat Beach Place Plan. Your feedback is important to us and will help guide future improvements.

We are currently reviewing the truck's maneuvers and exploring safer alternatives for servicing the park bins due to the high amount of pedestrian activity, which is likely to increase further with the improved park space.