May 2024 - Priorities for Greenmount Headland

We sought community feedback via a survey to understand the priorities for Greenmount Headland. The survey was promoted via letterbox drops and a community pop-up at Pat Fagan Park. We received 233 survey responses.

The community’s focus for improvements were:

• Pathway improvements – wider paths and improved accessibility for wheelchairs and prams

• Enhanced safety – future designs to address path share and safety issues with people on bikes and e-scooters

• Improved facilities – seating, picnic areas and toilet and shower amenities

• Environmental considerations – maintain the natural beauty of the headland and use sustainable and eco-friendly design

• Security – increased lighting, especially at night, and enhanced security measures such as CCTV

The community's top 3 priorities for Greenmount headland

• To have improved facilities, view points, seating and accessways.

• To better experience the natural beauty of the headland.

• To feel safer in this area during the day and night.

How the community uses Greenmount headland

• 24% - Walking

• 18% - Watching the surf

• 17% - Relaxing or taking in the view

• 16% - Running or exercise

• 11% - Swimming

• 8% - Surfing

• 4% - Cycling

• 2% - Watching major events

Overall, the feedback underscores the community's desire for a balanced approach that enhances accessibility, safety, facilities and environmental sustainability while maintaining the natural charm of Greenmount headland.

Benefits to the community

• Improved beach and surf access via upgraded beach accessways

• Improved viewing space to enjoy the natural beauty of Rainbow Bay and Coolangatta

• Improved public safety and accessibility for mobility impaired, elderly users, and parents with prams

• Long-term preservation of an iconic landscape to ensure it remains intact for future generations

This project supports a key aim of our Ocean Beaches Strategy – that everyone can enjoy a beach experience.