- Location
- Agnes Street, Agnes Water
- Description of Works
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Work to construct an overflow carpark at 5 Agnes Street, Agnes Water, to provide an additional 49 car parking bays to one of the region’s most popular beaches.
The project will provide safer and more convenient access to Main Beach, help to ease road congestion in the area, and better care for the surrounding environment. - Commencing
- 23 June 2025
- Completion
- August 2025
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More 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.
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, 7am-5pm, site conditions and weather permitting.
- At times, dust and machinery/equipment noise can be expected from project site.
- Some local traffic-only restrictions under traffic control.
- Reduced speed limit.
- At times, partial road closure and road changes.
- Please follow signs and directions.
The Agnes Water Beach Visitor Carpark is proudly supported by the Queensland Government’s Department of Transport and Main Roads and Gladstone Regional Council.