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Incoming dad joke alert…What did one navigation aid say to the other?“Buoy, it’s good to sea you.” 😏Our team has been ou...
18/08/2026

Incoming dad joke alert…

What did one navigation aid say to the other?

“Buoy, it’s good to sea you.” 😏

Our team has been out on the water checking and maintaining navigation aids across the Gold Coast waterways.

It’s all part of keeping things shipshape for everyone getting out and about on the water. 🚤🌊

We’ll sea ourselves out.

A good day to be out on the Broadwater ☀️We caught up with our compliance team while they were out doing the rounds toda...
11/08/2026

A good day to be out on the Broadwater ☀️

We caught up with our compliance team while they were out doing the rounds today.

There was plenty going on. Some routine, some not so routine.

We grabbed a few snaps along the way. 📸

A big shout-out to Bob Westerman and the Friends of Curlew Island, who spent Saturday morning cleaning up Labrador’s san...
09/08/2026

A big shout-out to Bob Westerman and the Friends of Curlew Island, who spent Saturday morning cleaning up Labrador’s sandbanks. 👏

Thanks to everyone who rolled up their sleeves to remove rubbish and help protect this special shorebird habitat.

A great community effort and a great result for our waterways and local wildlife. 👏

Shout out to Lee Christian for sharing these photos with us.

☀️ Well, the Gold Coast is showing off today.Blue skies, sparkling water and a pretty good excuse to get outside.Wave Br...
08/08/2026

☀️ Well, the Gold Coast is showing off today.

Blue skies, sparkling water and a pretty good excuse to get outside.

Wave Break Island? Doug Jennings Park? A paddle, a picnic, a swim or just finding a spot by the water and doing absolutely nothing?

We support all of the above. 😎

Where are you spending this glorious Saturday?

👀 We've been keeping a close eye on the waterways over the past month! Our compliance team has continued its regular mon...
05/08/2026

👀 We've been keeping a close eye on the waterways over the past month!

Our compliance team has continued its regular monitoring across the Gold Coast waterways, focusing on the Western Channel and the area between Runaway Bay and Paradise Point.

At the start of the monitoring period, there were 358 vessels in these areas, with an average of around 80 vessels observed each day.

Here's what we got up to:

🚤 25 Marine Infringement Notices (MINs) issued
📋 6 Notices to Remove issued
⚓ 1 vessel removed
♻️ 20 abandoned vessels were disposed of

The good news? The vast majority of boaties are doing the right thing (thanks! 👏). For the few who aren't, we'll keep doing our part to ensure the waterways remain accessible and safer for everyone.

Whether you're out fishing, paddling, boating or simply enjoying the water, our team is working behind the scenes to protect the environment, improve navigational safety and keep the waterways in great condition for everyone.

See you on the water! 🌊

🎉 Happy 30th birthday to the Gold Coast News!For 30 years, they've been telling the stories that have helped shape our c...
28/07/2026

🎉 Happy 30th birthday to the Gold Coast News!

For 30 years, they've been telling the stories that have helped shape our city, and we were proud to be part of this special edition.

Our CEO, Chris Derksema, spoke about three of the Gold Coast's quiet achievers that have been working behind the scenes for decades:

⚓ The Gold Coast Seaway: helping ensure a reliable, navigable entrance to the Gold Coast's waterways.
🏖️ The Sand Bypass System: moving around 500,000 cubic metres of sand each year to help keep our beaches healthy.
🏝️ Wave Break Island: protecting the Broadwater while remaining one of the Gold Coast's favourite places to enjoy.

At GCWA, we're proud to manage these iconic assets and help keep the Gold Coast waterways moving, today and for generations to come

👀 In case you missed it, here's the video! https://www.9now.com.au/nine-gold-coast-news-celebrating-30-years

Join the team celebrating 30 years of Nine's local news and the Gold Coast. See video from the archives, feature interviews and how the Gold Coast is set up for the future.

The Gold Coast is famous for its postcard views. This past week... not so much! 🌧️🌊While many of us were finding reasons...
22/07/2026

The Gold Coast is famous for its postcard views. This past week... not so much! 🌧️🌊

While many of us were finding reasons to stay indoors, our crews were out there doing what they do every day.

Most people know GCWA from what they see on the water – patrol boats, compliance officers, navigation aid maintenance and dredging.

But that's only part of the story.

Behind the scenes, another of our specialist teams has been maintaining one of the Gold Coast's most important pieces of infrastructure – the Sand Bypasss System.

Every year, the system quietly moves around 500,000 cubic metres of sand from south of the Seaway to the northern beaches, helping maintain healthy beaches and a resilient coastline.

Working in one of Australia's harshest coastal environments means the system is constantly exposed to saltwater, sea air, wind, waves and storms. Over the past year, our team has serviced critical pumping equipment, replaced key mechanical components, strengthened maintenance platforms and improved infrastructure across the facility to keep the system operating reliably for years to come.

Different teams. Different jobs. One shared purpose – keeping the Gold Coast's waterways well managed, whatever the weather throws at us.

Find out more: https://gcwa.qld.gov.au/investing-in-the-sand-bypass-system-for-the-future/

The wait is over... the Paradise Point Boat Ramp is officially back in business. 🚤We know plenty of you have been keepin...
17/07/2026

The wait is over... the Paradise Point Boat Ramp is officially back in business. 🚤

We know plenty of you have been keeping a close eye on the works (and asking us when it'd be finished 😉), so we're pleased to say it's ready to go.

The upgraded facility now includes:
✔️ Three launching lanes
✔️ A centrally located floating walkway
✔️ Safer, easier launching and retrieval

Paradise Point is one of the busiest boat ramps on the Gold Coast, with more than 350 vessel launch and retrieval movements recorded over a single weekend. After more than 23 years of service, it was time for a well-earned upgrade.

Thanks for your patience while we got the job done.

The boat ramp's ready. The rest is up to your reversing skills. 😉

Operation Clearwater may be over, but the results speak for themselves.Over the past eight weeks, the Gold Coast Waterwa...
17/07/2026

Operation Clearwater may be over, but the results speak for themselves.

Over the past eight weeks, the Gold Coast Waterways Authority and Maritime Safety Queensland worked together to improve safety, accessibility and compliance across the Broadwater.

More than 2,500 vessel intercepts were conducted, 279 vessels were brought into compliance, and several abandoned vessels were removed from the waterways, making the Broadwater cleaner, safer and more accessible for everyone.

The work doesn't stop here. We'll continue working together to protect and improve one of the Gold Coast's greatest assets.

A big shout out to our mates at Hot Tomato for giving Doug Jennings Park a little love this morning! 👏🙌If you've been lo...
14/07/2026

A big shout out to our mates at Hot Tomato for giving Doug Jennings Park a little love this morning! 👏🙌

If you've been looking for an excuse to get outdoors, this is it.

Head down to Doug Jennings Park, breathe in that salty air, take a stroll along the waterfront and soak up one of the best views on the Gold Coast.

We love seeing people enjoying the park and the Broadwater. It's exactly why GCWA invests in great public spaces and waterways for everyone to enjoy.

Coffee tastes better by the water. Sunshine is free. And the water views are spectacular.

So make the most of these beautiful winter days before we're all complaining about the rain. 😉🌤️

See you out there!

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40 Seaworld Drive
Gold Coast, QLD
4217

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

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