Sand-tastic! New beach area on the way for Redcliffe Peninsula
Published 02 June 2026
- Woody Point will soon have a new beach area for locals and visitors to enjoy
- The beach area will be created as part of a major seawall upgrade, with construction now underway
- The upgrade is one of four significant projects along City of Moreton Bay’s coastline aimed at mitigating coastal erosion
Construction is underway on a major seawall project that will deliver a new beach on the Redcliffe Peninsula.
The approximately 60m long beach area will be created as part of the Crockatt Park Seawall Upgrade at Woody Point, a long-term project to protect the foreshore area from erosion and severe weather.
The project is jointly funded by the Federal Government’s Disaster Ready Fund and City of Moreton Bay.
Mayor Peter Flannery said the new expanded beach area will further enhance the foreshore area by providing another spot for locals and visitors to enjoy along City of Moreton Bay’s coastline.
“It’s not often you can say a new beach is on the way, so this is a very exciting project,” he said.
“This will be a great addition to City of Moreton Bay, already home to 16 beaches from the ever-popular Suttons Beach at Redcliffe to the golden and glistening Woorim Beach at Bribie Island.”
Some 2000 tonnes of sand will be used to create the new beach area, the first stage of the Crockatt Park Seawall Upgrade that will improve longevity and accessibility of the area for decades to come.
Federal Minister for Emergency Management, Kristy McBain said the Australian government was focused on supporting projects that make communities more disaster resilient.
“We have worked closely with the Queensland Government to deliver projects like this one that will strengthen communities ahead of future disaster events.
“We’re proud to help strengthen the City of Moreton Bay, through the Disaster Ready Fund, and provide locals and visitors with more Queensland shores to enjoy.”
Federal Member for Petrie, Emma Comer said the investment by the Australian government was delivering coastline upgrades thanks to the Disaster Ready Fund.
“These investments will make a real difference in protecting our coastal community,” Ms Comer said.
“The federal government’s contribution of $4.5 million for the Crockatt Park Seawall Upgrade is another step the government is taking towards developing the resilience of our beautiful coastline and ensuring beach access here in City of Moreton Bay.”
Councillor Karl Winchester (Division 6) said the entire project would further activate the foreshore area by providing people with a new area to enjoy the beautiful coastline.
“I know locals and visitors alike will appreciate this new beach that will add to the seaside charm of our much-loved Redcliffe Peninsula,” he said.
Work on the new beach area, located near the TS Moreton Cadets, will continue until mid-year and the new stepped concrete seawall will be constructed in sections between Woody Point Jetty and Woody Point Boat Ramp.
The beach will open upon completion of the project, which is scheduled for mid-2027.
Designed for a 100-year lifespan, the 331 metre long seawall will feature a new staircase with handrails to support beachgoers with an ambulant disability to access areas that are currently inaccessible. A textured shoreline along the length of the seawall provides a visual and tactile wayfinding cue to make it safer and more intuitive to navigate for people who are blind or have low vision.
The Crockatt Park Seawall Renewal received $4.5 million in funding from the Australian Government as part of a $7.5 million package to fund four projects aimed at mitigating coastal erosion.
Work has started on reconstruction of a section of seawall at Captain Cook Parade, Deception Bay.
In Scarborough, work was recently finalised on the Flinders Parade Cliffs Protection project to enhance cliff stability and prevent erosion.