We are on track to deliver the revitalisation of the Greenmount Headland walkway and viewing areas from mid-2027.
Many of the existing paths and platforms are reaching their end of life and need to be renewed. These structures will be replaced with more durable, low-maintenance materials better suited to the coastal environment. Your feedback along the way has been incorporated into the updated design.
Have your say: help us plan for construction
To deliver the works safely and efficiently, the headland walkway will be closed during construction.
We want your input to help us plan for and minimise disruptions during this period. Tell us how you use the path, what concerns you might have and what we can do to make the closure easier for you. To have your say, complete the Planning for Construction Survey. If you want to know more, you can also ask the project team a question.
Designing the new walkway
During our previous engagement in 2024, we heard strong and consistent feedback about protecting the character of the headland, improving safety and making the area more accessible. Read more about what we heard during consultation in the Community Engagement Summary.
Here's how we used your feedback to shape the final design.
You said - We did
Avoid overdevelopment – The design incorporates boardwalk sections to reduce concrete and maintain an uncluttered feel.
Reflect the natural environment – Durable, low-maintenance materials, such as Accoya timber decking will be used to better suit the coastal environment.
Improve safety – subtle design features and an adjusted layout have been incorporated to slow movement and improve safety. Cyclists must still dismount.
Improve accessibility – the design includes more consistent widths and gentler gradients so more people can access the walkway more easily.
Prioritise the views – the design features more functional viewing areas to maintain access to the views people love.
Reflect community preferences in the design – you voted for your preferred design options which have been included in the final design.
Design perspectives
The images below show a comparison of the existing headland and the updated design:
The main viewing deck looking south toward Rainbow Bay
Looking north toward Coolangatta from the main viewing deck
Looking north toward Coolangatta on the Greenmount Headland pathway
We are on track to deliver the revitalisation of the Greenmount Headland walkway and viewing areas from mid-2027.
Many of the existing paths and platforms are reaching their end of life and need to be renewed. These structures will be replaced with more durable, low-maintenance materials better suited to the coastal environment. Your feedback along the way has been incorporated into the updated design.
Have your say: help us plan for construction
To deliver the works safely and efficiently, the headland walkway will be closed during construction.
We want your input to help us plan for and minimise disruptions during this period. Tell us how you use the path, what concerns you might have and what we can do to make the closure easier for you. To have your say, complete the Planning for Construction Survey. If you want to know more, you can also ask the project team a question.
Designing the new walkway
During our previous engagement in 2024, we heard strong and consistent feedback about protecting the character of the headland, improving safety and making the area more accessible. Read more about what we heard during consultation in the Community Engagement Summary.
Here's how we used your feedback to shape the final design.
You said - We did
Avoid overdevelopment – The design incorporates boardwalk sections to reduce concrete and maintain an uncluttered feel.
Reflect the natural environment – Durable, low-maintenance materials, such as Accoya timber decking will be used to better suit the coastal environment.
Improve safety – subtle design features and an adjusted layout have been incorporated to slow movement and improve safety. Cyclists must still dismount.
Improve accessibility – the design includes more consistent widths and gentler gradients so more people can access the walkway more easily.
Prioritise the views – the design features more functional viewing areas to maintain access to the views people love.
Reflect community preferences in the design – you voted for your preferred design options which have been included in the final design.
Design perspectives
The images below show a comparison of the existing headland and the updated design:
The main viewing deck looking south toward Rainbow Bay
Looking north toward Coolangatta from the main viewing deck
Looking north toward Coolangatta on the Greenmount Headland pathway
Works to revitalise the Greenmount Headland walkway and viewing areas is expected to begin from mid-2027.
To deliver the works safely and efficiently, the headland will be closed during construction.
We’re seeking community input to help us plan for and minimise disruptions during this period. We want to know how you use the path, what concerns you might have and what we can do to make the closure easier for you.
Your feedback will be used to develop plans that will help reduce the disruption on you. The survey will take about 5 minutes to complete.
Greenmount Headland Revitalisation has finished this stage
We started by listening to the community to understand what was important, what needed to change and what you wanted to see for the project.
Exploring design concepts (November 2024)
Greenmount Headland Revitalisation has finished this stage
Initial concept designs were developed in response to the community’s priorities. Different options were explored, with the community deciding on key design ideas.
Refining the preferred design (2025)
Greenmount Headland Revitalisation has finished this stage
Community feedback, alongside technical and operational considerations, was used to refine the concepts into a preliminary design.
Detailed design & approvals (2026)
Greenmount Headland Revitalisation is currently at this stage
Technical and engineering designs are underway and we're seeking the necessary approvals needed for construction.
Planning for Construction survey: We're also seeking feedback from path users to help inform our construction plans.
Construction (mid-2027)
this is an upcoming stage for Greenmount Headland Revitalisation
Subject to the required approvals, the project will move into construction, bringing the final design to life.
The headland walkway will be closed during construction.
Expected project completion (late-2028)*
this is an upcoming stage for Greenmount Headland Revitalisation
The headland walkway will reopen.
*Dates are dependent on approvals, weather and site conditions and are subject to change