Spit park upgrade

The redevelopment of Muriel Henchman Park on The Spit has increased facilities for recreational and commercial vessels on the Gold Coast Broadwater.

Photography by GCWA

11 October 2024

One of the significant projects as part of implementation of The Spit Master Plan will be ready in time for summer. Re-opening in October, Muriel Henchman Park, a popular launching point for motorised and non-motorised craft accessing Marine Stadium, the Broadwater, Gold Coast Seaway and open ocean, has undergone a $19 million revamp as part of The Spit Masterplan implementation.

Delivered by the Gold Coast Waterways Authority with funding by the Queensland Government’s Spit Works Program and the City of Gold Coast, Muriel Henchman Park now offers a total of six boat ramp lanes, an upgraded pontoon, a new floating walkway for the northern boat ramp, 160 trailer parks, 144 car parks, six car parks for people with disabilities, pathways, landscaping, new public toilets and a shade shelter.

Muriel Henchman Park provides an upgraded pontoon, new floating walkway, more parking, pathways, landscaping and storage facilities.

The $19 million project took 11 months to complete and is ready for summer boating.

May 2024, the project was in full swing.

The site is popular for launching boats and non-motorised craft.

Local company Ertech (Queensland) Pty Ltd was awarded the contract for construction.

Along with the site’s enhanced aesthetics and amenities there is now a dedicated area for community clubs to meet and safely store equipment.

The project is funded with the support of the Queensland Government’s Spit Works Program in association with City of Gold Coast and Gold Coast Waterways Authority. Local company Ertech (Queensland) Pty Ltd was awarded the contract for construction.

gcwa.qld.gov.au/spit-master-plan

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