Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) is progressing plans to replace the floating walkway and install a new pontoon at the River Heads boat ramp facility.

The project will improve facilities at this important gateway to the Great Sandy Strait and K'gari. With the existing floating walkway reaching the end of its service life, the upgrade will provide renewed infrastructure to improve safety, accessibility and functionality for boat ramp users.

About the project

River Heads is an important marine access point for boating activity in the Fraser Coast region, providing access to the Great Sandy Strait, K'gari and surrounding waterways.

The existing floating walkway has experienced ongoing deterioration from age, weather and marine conditions and is reaching the end of its service life. The project will renew key boating infrastructure and support safer and more reliable access for boat ramp users.

The project has been identified as a priority boating infrastructure investment within the Fraser Coast region. The Queensland Recreational Boating Facilities Demand Forecasting Study for the Fraser Coast local government area identified the River Heads boating facility as a Priority 1 recommendation to help address current and future boating demand.

Project features

Proposed features include:

• replacing the existing floating walkway with a new modern structure
• new pontoon at the outer end of the new floating walkway
• extended rock wall protection
• boat ramp repairs and improvements.

Next steps

We're seeking feedback on the proposed concept design to ensure we meet the community needs and priorities before the design is finalised. Construction is expected to be completed by mid-2027, weather and marine conditions permitting.

We will update the community when more construction details are available, including timing, the final design and key milestones.

Consultation closes on Sunday 11 October 2026.