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A heads-up if you’re heading to Marine Stadium next week. The pontoon at The Spit will be closed while our crews are wor...
12/11/2026

A heads-up if you’re heading to Marine Stadium next week.

The pontoon at The Spit will be closed while our crews are working, whether you’re coming by boat or on foot.

If you usually fish from the pontoon, please pick another spot while the work is underway.

We’re putting in four new berthing piles as part of our Waterways Management Program.

The work is planned for Monday 16 to Friday 20 November, weather and site conditions permitting.

If you’re coming past on the water, please slow down, keep your wash down and stay well clear of the barge, support boats and equipment. Thanks for giving the crew room to work.

More about the works: https://gcwa.qld.gov.au/news/

Heading to The Spit on Thursday morning? Allow a little extra time and check road access before you leave.The Pan Pacifi...
08/11/2026

Heading to The Spit on Thursday morning? Allow a little extra time and check road access before you leave.

The Pan Pacific Masters Games 5 km road race is on at Doug Jennings Park on Thursday 12 November. The race starts at 6.30 am and is expected to finish by 8 am.

🚗 The Doug Jennings Park ring road and Moondarewa Spit Road will be closed until 8.30 am. Traffic changes will also be in place on Seaworld Drive.

🚶 You can still access parts of the park on foot outside the event area. Please follow signs and directions from traffic controllers.

Check the City of Gold Coast’s road closures page before you head out. https://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/Services/Roads-transport-parking/City-road-closures

Good luck to everyone taking part!

A bit of good news from the Broadwater: more boat owners are following the anchoring rules without the need for formal a...
05/11/2026

A bit of good news from the Broadwater: more boat owners are following the anchoring rules without the need for formal action. 🙌

Voluntary compliance reached 85% in October, up from 70% in September.

Our crew also removed six abandoned boats and four abandoned pontoons during the month. Three more boats were removed after notices to remove weren’t acted on.

There’s still work to do, and we’re keeping up our regular checks and following up with owners where needed.

Thanks to everyone doing their bit to keep our waterways safe and accessible.

Read our October waterways update here 👉 https://gcwa.qld.gov.au/2026/11/05/october-waterways-update-shows-improved-voluntary-compliance/

⛈️ STORMS ARE COMING – IS YOUR BOAT READY?With some wild weather forecast for the Gold Coast today, now is the time to m...
03/11/2026

⛈️ STORMS ARE COMING – IS YOUR BOAT READY?

With some wild weather forecast for the Gold Coast today, now is the time to make sure your vessel is safe, secure, and prepared.

Heavy rain and strong winds can quickly lead to damaged, drifting or even sunken boats, creating safety and environmental hazards across our waterways.

A few simple checks can make a big difference:

✅ Check mooring lines – Make sure ropes, moorings or anchors are secure.
✅ Check bilge pumps – Ensure pumps are working and batteries are charged.
✅ Clear deck drains – Remove debris so rainwater can drain freely.
✅ Secure loose equipment – Tie down or remove anything that could blow away.
✅ Check covers and hatches – Make sure they're secure and watertight.

Safety first! Prepare before storms arrive and never put yourself at risk trying to secure a vessel during severe weather.

A few minutes of preparation could prevent your boat from becoming another sunken vessel.

Help us keep the Gold Coast waterways safe!
Stay updated with the latest warnings at www.bom.gov.au

02/11/2026

Safe waterways are everyone's responsibility!

With increased boating activity across the Gold Coast, it's a timely reminder to slow down, follow the rules and look out for others on the water.

Check out Maritime Safety Queensland's latest boating safety campaign results below. 👇

Bringing coastal geography to life!We were pleased to welcome another group of Year 8 geography students from Redbank Pl...
30/10/2026

Bringing coastal geography to life!

We were pleased to welcome another group of Year 8 geography students from Redbank Plains State High School to learn more about the Gold Coast's coastline and waterways.

Students explored how longshore drift moves sand along our beaches and why the Sand Bypassing System plays such an important role in keeping sand moving past the Seaway and helping maintain our coastline.

The visit was a great opportunity to connect classroom learning with real-world coastal management and highlight some of the important work GCWA delivers behind the scenes.

Thanks to the students and teachers for joining us!

Meet QG Wasp, the newest addition to our waterways team! 🚤You might have spotted Wasp on 9 News Gold Coast last night!Ou...
28/10/2026

Meet QG Wasp, the newest addition to our waterways team! 🚤

You might have spotted Wasp on 9 News Gold Coast last night!

Our new work boat will be out and about on the Broadwater, helping our team keep an eye on what's happening, chat with boaties and respond to issues on the water.

With twin motors and a front landing door, Wasp is a versatile little boat that's well suited to the job.

We're working alongside Maritime Safety Queensland and Gold Coast Water Police to help keep our waterways safe and accessible for everyone.

And after all that rain, a friendly reminder to check on your boat and make sure it's secure.

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🕺 Is it a run? Is it a disco? It’s both!The Runrise 4km Silent Disco Fun Run is coming to Doug Jennings Park on Saturday...
25/10/2026

🕺 Is it a run? Is it a disco? It’s both!

The Runrise 4km Silent Disco Fun Run is coming to Doug Jennings Park on Saturday, 31 October. If you spot runners moving to a beat you can’t hear, now you know why! 🎧

Heading to the park? Here’s what you need to know:

• The Doug Jennings Park ring road will remain open.
• Moondarewa Spit Road will be closed to vehicles until 1pm.
• Areas outside the event area will remain open to vehicles and pedestrians.
• Temporary road closures will also be in place along Seaworld Drive.

Please follow event signage and traffic controller directions.

Thanks for sharing the park with a few extra dancing feet! 👟

In the last 24 hours, our crews have responded to three boat incidents on the Broadwater, working alongside Maritime Saf...
23/10/2026

In the last 24 hours, our crews have responded to three boat incidents on the Broadwater, working alongside Maritime Safety Queensland and Water Police to help keep our waterways safe and accessible.

The first incident, in Coombabah Creek near Jabiru Island, remains ongoing, with our crew monitoring the scene.

At the northern end of Wave Break Island, our crew placed a yellow safety buoy near the houseboat involved in the second incident and confirmed there was no immediate oil pollution threat.

We’ve also placed a safety buoy near a sunken yacht at Crab Island and confirmed there is no immediate pollution risk.

Please keep clear of the affected vessels and safety buoys.

If poor weather continues, avoid heading out unless necessary. Take the opportunity to check your boat, trailer and lifejackets, and always check the latest weather warnings before heading out.

Ready to respond when it matters!Being prepared is an important part of protecting our waterways.This week, members of t...
21/10/2026

Ready to respond when it matters!

Being prepared is an important part of protecting our waterways.
This week, members of the GCWA team got hands-on with marine pollution response equipment during Basic Equipment Refresher Training (BERT), delivered by Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) on the Gold Coast.

We practised deploying, operating and retrieving specialised equipment, keeping our skills sharp so we can respond when needed.

It’s another way we’re working alongside our agency partners to help protect the Gold Coast’s waterways.

Thanks to the MSQ team for sharing their expertise!

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40 Seaworld Drive
Gold Coast, QLD
4217

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+61755397350

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