Sunshine Coast Council
Stage Two of the exciting Mooloolaba Foreshore Revitalisation Project is progressing with the next section of works focusing on vegetation transplanting and removalto deliver a greener, shadier and more accessible coastal environment.
The landscape design reflects community feedback calling for more shade, shelter and open space. Upon completion, Stage 2 will feature 85 trees - an increase from the current 80 - including 57 new native trees and more than 6,600 shrubs and ground covers.
As part of the works, almost half the trees and palms on site will be retained, including Pandanus, Tuckeroo, Cotton Tree, Banksia, Horsetail She-oak (Casuarina) and Norfolk Island Pines.
More than 30 Pandanus and palms are being carefully moved. The viable, existing Pandanus will be moved to a different location within the works area, where they can continue to grow and be part of the Mooloolaba Beach landscape - before being replanted in their final locations throughout the Stage Two area.
The vegetation operation is being carried out by a team of experienced tree transplanting contractors using specialised equipment, including a 36-tonne crane truck, to ensure the trees are moved safely and effectively. The trees will be carefully nurtured and monitored.
