Agnes Water Beach Visitor Carpark

Announcement

Temporary fencing will be in place along the embankment adjacent to the public parking area on Jeffery Court until further notice.

Project typeCarpark
Completion Date30 November 2026

Project information

49 car parking bays, including two PWD (People with Disabilities) parking bays for increased accessibility.
A limited carpark footprint to minimise the impact on the surrounding environment.
Stormwater and environmental management processes to better manage the site and the surrounding environment.
A 6:1 ratio of parking spaces to trees to utilise natural shading options.
Boom gate entrance and secured boundary to prevent after-hours use (i.e. Illegal camping)
Acoustic wall to reduce noise impact on neighbouring properties with an environmentally considerate design to maintain the existing tree along the boundary.
Public seating and a water fountain for community use.
Potential locations for public art installations both inside and outside the car park.
Ecology and engineering issues highlighted in the court decision are being adhered to.
On-street RV (recreational vehicle) parking along Agnes Street.

Works update

Landscaping: Landscaping works and concrete garden edging within the car park are complete. Installation of the permanent irrigation controller remains.
Jeffery Court Retaining Wall: Retaining wall construction is complete. Replacement of the handrailing at Tom Jeffery Memorial Park is underway, with remaining works and punch-list items scheduled for completion.
Carpark: Final kerbing, line marking, survey and cleaning works are progressing as the car park moves towards completion. Bollard repairs have also been completed.
Lighting: Works to install the revised lighting infrastructure are progressing. New light-pole footings have been prepared, and installation of the light posts to follow.
Signage: Carpark information signage has been provided to the contractor, with installation scheduled for the week commencing 26 October.
Boardwalk: The tender site briefing has been completed, with tender evaluation to commence following the close of the tender.
Stormwater: The stormwater outlet remains under investigation. A separate project will be initiated to determine an appropriate solution.

We remain committed to delivering the project in accordance with relevant approvals and cannot open the car park until all required works, surveys and inspections are complete.

We appreciate the patience and understanding of the community and visitors while these final works are completed.

What to expect during works

During works, you’ll notice workers and activity in the work area, with some brief traffic disruption and partial road closure required at times.

Works will take place Monday to Saturday, 6.30am-5pm, site conditions and weather permitting.
At times, dust and machinery/equipment noise can be expected from the project site.
Some local traffic-only restrictions under traffic control.
Reduced speed limit.
At times, temporary fencing, partial road closure and road changes.
Please follow signs and directions.

Date references indicated are a guide only. Due to the nature of construction projects and unforeseen delays, works/dates may vary.