Beree Badalla Reserve Boardwalk on Currumbin Creek at Palm Beach in Queensland was expanded and extended under a $3.9M project jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland governments through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangement (DRFA) secured by City of Gold Coast. The Beree Badalla Reserve and boardwalk holds a special place in the heart of the Gold Coast community as somewhere to enjoy nature, walk, sit, fish, kayak, swim and picnic.
Built in the 1990’s, the original timber boardwalk had become increasingly popular in recent years which contributed to the speedy deterioration of the public asset; further exacerbated by several storm surge events.
City of Gold Coast opted to upgrade the timber structure to Wagners Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP) owing to its inert nature (will not rot, rust or corrode even in the corrosive marine environment), reduced maintenance requirements and 100-year design life.
The renewal project widened the path to three metres and installed public amenities such as fishing platforms, seating areas, launch ramps and shower facilities.
FRP is the perfect solution for Beree Badalla boardwalk because it’s:
- Durable – with an expected 100-year design life
- Inert – fully resistant to rot, rust and corrosion
- Non-leaching and non-toxic – safe for marine environments
- Lightweight – making it safer to handle, transport and install
- Resistant – to termites, acid sulfate soils and marine borers
- Cost effective – with reduced maintenance and replacement cycles resulting in significant savings over the lifetime of the structure
