Redland City Council is developing a Foreshore Access Strategy to guide the management of foreshore infrastructure and assets across Redlands Coast.
Acting Mayor Julie Talty said Council had commenced community consultation to gain input on Council’s future direction in managing these assets.
“Feedback provided during Council’s Shaping Coastal Connections engagement period will be used to inform a draft of the new strategy,” Cr Talty said.
“Our foreshores and beaches are some of our city’s most valued natural assets, so I’m pleased to see this opportunity for the community to have a say on how access to these areas can evolve to better support the needs of users.
“Foreshore access includes the facilities, infrastructure and places that help people reach, move along, or connect with the foreshore and ocean, such as paths, ramps, boardwalks, jetties, pontoons, all-abilities facilities, and access for non-powered watercraft such as canoes and kayaks.
“Whether you use our foreshores regularly or you’ve only visited a few times, we want to hear about your experiences, what you think of the city’s current foreshore facilities, how access could be improved in the future, and potential opportunities.
“With coastal conditions changing and some existing assets needing replacement soon, Council has identified now as the right time to develop a fit-for-purpose and modern framework that can be applied to the management of foreshore access across the mainland and islands.”
The engagement period will run until midnight on Sunday 6 September 2026, with activities to include an online survey on Council’s Your Say page and pop-up sessions held in various parts of the city.
Anyone who completes the survey can go into the running to win one of four beach-themed gift packs.
This is the first stage of community engagement on the project, with a draft of the new strategy to be made available for community feedback at a later date.
The final Foreshore Access Strategy will be used to guide future decision-making about how Council maintains, renews, replaces, and builds new assets that support foreshore access.
Only foreshore and beach access managed by Council will be included in the strategy, with constructed boat ramps for recreational powered watercraft falling outside the scope as these are primarily managed by the Queensland Government.
For further information and to complete the online Shaping Coastal Connections survey, visit Council’s Your Say page.
