Tidal works
Tidal works are any works carried out in, on or over tidal land. You need to make an application for operational works for any prescribed tidal works.
Tidal works generally include the construction or demolition of structures such as:
- jetties
- decks
- pontoons
- seawalls
- revetment walls
- navigation channels
- marina basins.
You need to make an application for operational works for any prescribed tidal works. This can include maintenance, demolition and construction work.
You may require owner’s consent to support a your application.
Sunshine Coast tidal areas
Natural waterways:
- Mooloolah and Maroochy Rivers and tributaries
- Pumicestone Passage
- Mountain Creek.
Canals:
- Maroochy Waters
- Mooloolaba
- Kawana Waters
- Currimundi canal
- Hideaway Waters canal
- Lamerough canal.
Mooloolaba Harbour is managed by State government. You can submit your proposal to the State Assessment and Referral Agency (SARA).
Before you apply
Before an application to council is processed you may need:
- approval from the State Government: submit your proposal to the State Assessment and Referral Agency
- environment and science owners consent for natural waterways.
Report an issue with tidal works.
Related pages
Coastal management program
Coastal management program
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