The finish line is in sight for emergent coastal management works at Moore Park Beach, with improvements to the creek and sand nourishment at Bob Nielsen Park nearing completion.
The focus of the project shifted to the creek mouth in September 2026 following significant erosion connected to the Burnett River Flood in March.
Since September, around 10,000 cubic metres of sand has been removed and the creek entrance relocated approximately 1km south reducing the coastal erosion threat to public infrastructure and helping to restore the waterway.
The sand spit is about to be put to good use, with around 2,500 cubic metres to be placed at Bob Neilsen Park where coastal erosion has had the greatest impact.
Mayor Helen Blackburn said the project was delivering benefits for both the creek and the local coastline, helping improve coastal resilience and protect community assets.
“We’re restoring the Moore Park Beach creek entrance while also returning sand to Bob Nielsen Park, helping to address erosion and protect this much-loved part of our coastline,” she said.
“Importantly, we’re making good use of the sand available at site rather than letting it go to waste.”
The dredging and sand nourishment works are expected to be completed by the end of October, with fencing to come down in the following weeks.
“From there, work will move into the celebration lawn area, with landscaping and footpaths planned to be completed by Christmas,” Mayor Blackburn said.
“That means the community will soon be able to enjoy a refreshed foreshore area while the project helps protect the coastline for years to come.”
Council is also about to commence the Moore Park Beach Shoreline Erosion Management Plan with funding assistance from the Queensland Government via the Round 4 of the QCoast 2100 Program.
Further information will be provided on this project in coming weeks.
