A highly anticipated seawall project is about to begin its next stage.
From May 19, Sunshine Coast Council will be moving into Moffat Beach Park to begin reconstructing the seawall that protects the open space from the ocean.
The seawall needs to be rebuilt after the western section was damaged by severe weather and rainfall in 2022, and the middle section was impacted in early 2024.
Sunshine Coast Division 2 Councillor Terry Landsberg said the loud and clear message was that Moffat Beach was still open for business while the works were being conducted.
"While we recognise there may be some short-term inconvenience, we encourage everyone to keep the much-needed end result in mind," Cr Landsberg said.
"We also encourage our community to continue supporting all local businesses during construction."
Cr Landsberg said that while some of the park and car park at Moffat Beach would be taken up by the construction zone, there would still be plenty of space to enjoy for coffee, picnics and taking in the view.
"When it's finished, we will have a strong seawall, built to modern engineering standards that is resilient to climate change and a refreshed parkland and open space - in other words, a fantastic result that will protect and enhance the unique Moffat Beach vibe for many years to come," Cr Landsberg said.
"Thank you to the Moffat Beach Community Focus Group representatives for being part of the journey, sharing insights and having constructive discussions on the issues and opportunities the seawall reconstruction project has presented.
"They played an important role, ensuring the voices of the local community were heard and considered as part of the final outcome.
"With construction beginning soon, we again thank everyone for their patience, understanding, and continued support as we begin this exciting chapter."
