The Sunshine Coast Council is seeking community input on a proposal to protect part of our coastline.

Two projects at Golden Beach and Diamond Head aim to protect the community and infrastructure from the impact of coastal hazards and climate change.

Sunshine Coast Division 2 Councillor Terry Landsberg said Council is “developing long-term coastal hazard adaptation options for the Golden Beach and Bulcock Beach.

“Building on feedback received during community engagement in late 2024, we’re now presenting options that demonstrate the balance between effective ways to manage coastal risks, and protecting the values that matter most to our community – such as access to nature, safe public spaces and opportunities for recreation.

“We’re also progressing detailed design for a new seawall and drainage renewals to protect the foreshore between Lamerough Canal and the June Street boat ramp at Diamond Head,”Cr Landsberg said.

“We’re inviting our community to review the artist impressions for the foreshore improvements and to share your thoughts.

“The artist impressions suggest possible locations of a realigned and wider Coastal Pathway, beach access points, parkland shade trees, park furniture, barbecues, shelters and linking pathways.

The projects aim to reduce the risk of regular tidal inundation and erosion, protect public spaces and preserve the unique character of our coastal communities for generations to come.

“We know how much our community treasures these coastal spaces, that’s why we’re asking residents to help shape the future of these areas,” Cr Landsberg said.

“Your feedback will help us balance protection with the lifestyle and natural beauty we all enjoy.”

Environment and Liveability Portfolio Councillor Tim Burns said Council has developed adaptation options which focus on long-term solutions for future planning out to the year 2100.

“The Bribie Island breakthrough in January 2022 increased water levels in Pumicestone Passage, intensifying the need for onshore adaptation,” Cr Burns said.

“Our community is now experiencing the impacts of coastal hazards, including inundation.

“We have now developed adaptation options for the area from Bulcock Beach to Bells Creek, and I encourage you to review the options and share your thoughts with us.”

Council said storms and erosion have damaged parts of the foreshore and the Diamond Head seawall project is a critical step in protecting the area from worsening coastal hazards.

It said the Bribie Island breakthrough changed the dynamics of our coastline, and the seawall is being designed by coastal engineering firm JB Pacific to withstand future sea level rise – up to 0.5 metres by the year 2075.

Council said the seawall will provide long-term protection for public spaces and infrastructure in the area between Lamerough Canal and the June Street boat ramp, Diamond Head.

The consultants will also use information from the Coastal Hazard Adaptation Precinct Planning project and the Queensland Government led Bribie Island Breakthrough Review.

Consultation is now open and to find out more and have your say on Council’s Have your Say Sunshine Coast website before 12 December 2025.