- The Crisafulli Government has committed $25 million to deliver long-term planning for Bribie Island and Pumicestone Passage.
- The Crisafulli Government will deliver ongoing emergency works and long-term solutions, after the release of the Final Bribie Island Erosion and Breakthrough Review report.
- The announcement comes days after Breakthrough 2 at Bribie Island was successfully closed, after damage caused by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
- The Crisafulli Government is delivering a plan for Queensland's future after a decade of decline under Labor.
The Crisafulli Government is investing $25 million to deliver long-term planning for Bribie Island and Pumicestone Passage.
It's just one of the ways the Crisafulli Government is delivering a plan for Queensland's future and supporting ongoing emergency works as part of a reaffirmed commitment to the residents of Caloundra and Golden Beach.
It comes as the Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning Jarrod Bleijie announced the Crisafulli Government's response to the findings in the final Bribie Island Erosion and Breakthrough Review.
The review, commissioned by the Crisafulli Government in April 2025, found that after a decade of neglect under the former Labor Government, the long-term major works required to fix this passage required complex and detailed planning.
The announcement follows a major milestone last week, which saw the closure of Breakthrough 2 after 24/7 dredging and over 370,000m3 of sand dredged, as part of the Crisafulli Government's emergency works package being delivered ahead of the 2025-26 storm season.
A second dredge is set to arrive in the passage within the next month as emergency works progress, with efforts now concentrated on closing Breakthrough 3 and reinforcing dune protection.
The Review notes the Bribie Island-Pumicestone Passage system is highly dynamic, and the significant decline over the last 10 years due to the lack of intervention by the former Labor government now requires significant planning for long-term major works.
This funding enables the Coordinator-General to begin the progression of long-term recommendations including detailed planning, investigations and environmental studies to support the application for environmental approvals under the Australian Government for further capital works.
The Crisafulli Government is committed to delivering long-terms protection for homes, foreshore assets and infrastructure, improving water quality and navigation safety within the Pumicestone Passage.
The Coordinator-General will leverage insights gained from the emergency response to develop a comprehensive program of works aimed at ensuring lasting protection for Bribie Island and Pumicestone Passage.
Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie said the Crisafulli Government had acted swiftly to implement emergency measures after a decade of decline and neglect under Labor, and was now committed to long-term action to safeguard this vital coastal system.
"For years Labor ignored the community's concerns about erosion, but the Crisafulli Government took swift and decisive action with crews working around the clock to build a protective barrier and close Breakthrough 2 ahead of the storm season," Deputy Premier Bleijie said.
"The final review report is informed by community feedback and expert recommendations while laying the groundwork for the comprehensive planning measures for long-term protection outlined in the Review.
"There is a lot of work to do to clean up Labor's mess across this passage, but this is another critical step to safeguard the local community whose feedback is a key input into this report."
Member for Caloundra Kendall Morton said Bribie Island was one of the region's most treasured natural assets, and the Crisafulli Government's long-term strategy would ensure it remained that way for generations.
"Through this important work, the Crisafulli Government is delivering real outcomes for the community and securing the Sunshine Coast's future," Ms Morton said.
"I'm proud that this government is delivering the long-term coastal protections Bribie Island urgently needs and restoring confidence that promises made are promises kept."
Queensland Coordinator-General Gerard Coggan praised the collaborative efforts of the government, contractors, and local communities in reaching this milestone.
"These emergency works are vital in addressing immediate risks from erosion and breakthroughs, and they also lay the groundwork for the comprehensive long-term measures outlined in the Review," Mr Coggan said.
