Dive Attractions

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The Gold Coast boasts all the hallmarks of a coastal playground, including pristine waters and abundant sea life. Gold Coast City Council is investigating whether it can capitalise on these features to become a world-class dive destination.

Although the Gold Coast is home to an established dive industry, it attracts only a small share of the lucrative dive market enjoyed by other Queensland and Australian destinations.

Council has identified potential sites off Main Beach and Kirra as suitable for dive attractions. Council conducted community consultation between 25 February 2013 - 29 March 2013.

The Gold Coast community had their say by reading the information supplied, completing a survey, contributing to the discussion forum or attending an information session.


The Gold Coast boasts all the hallmarks of a coastal playground, including pristine waters and abundant sea life. Gold Coast City Council is investigating whether it can capitalise on these features to become a world-class dive destination.

Although the Gold Coast is home to an established dive industry, it attracts only a small share of the lucrative dive market enjoyed by other Queensland and Australian destinations.

Council has identified potential sites off Main Beach and Kirra as suitable for dive attractions. Council conducted community consultation between 25 February 2013 - 29 March 2013.

The Gold Coast community had their say by reading the information supplied, completing a survey, contributing to the discussion forum or attending an information session.


Discussions: All (4) Open (0)

  • Do you have any other comments related to the proposal?

    by Community Engagement Officer 1, about 13 years ago
    6 Responses
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  • If funding became available, do you agree with the proposed plan (details below) for two world class dive attractions? Please explain some reasons for your answer.

    by Community Engagement Officer 1, about 13 years ago
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    1. Purpose built site

    • Cost – approx. $1.3 million
    • Operational by 2014*
    • A structure unique to the Gold Coast, designed and constructed locally by Gold Coast companies and quickly inhabited by marine life
    • Limitations: may not have the same historical value as a scuttled vessel

      *pending appropriate approvals and funding

    2. Scuttled navy vessel

    • Cost - $6-10 million
    • Potential to be operational between 2016 – 2020*
    • Robust, iconic and quickly inhabited by marine life
    • Limitations of this option include high costs, long timeframe, and uncertainty of securing a suitable navy vessel.

      *pending availability of vessel, appropriate approvals and funding

    1. Purpose built site

    • Cost – approx. $1.3 million
    • Operational by 2014*
    • A structure unique to the Gold Coast, designed and constructed locally by Gold Coast companies and quickly inhabited by marine life
    • Limitations: may not have the same historical value as a scuttled vessel

      *pending appropriate approvals and funding

    2. Scuttled navy vessel

    • Cost - $6-10 million
    • Potential to be operational between 2016 – 2020*
    • Robust, iconic and quickly inhabited by marine life
    • Limitations of this option include high costs, long timeframe, and uncertainty of securing a suitable navy vessel.

      *pending availability of vessel, appropriate approvals and funding
    This consultation has concluded. Information about the consultation, forum comments and related documents are retained for your reference.

  • Two potential dive sites have been identified on the Gold Coast: 1) Main Beach 2) Kirra Beach. Please outline any benefits or concerns you foresee with Council introducing dive attractions to these areas.

    by Community Engagement Officer 1, about 13 years ago
    2 Responses
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  • What is the single-most important feature of a dive attraction?

    by Community Engagement Officer 1, about 13 years ago
    8 Responses
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