Greenmount Headland Revitalisation

Project update: April 2026

We are on track to deliver the revitalisation of the Greenmount Headland walkway and viewing areas.

Many of the existing paths and platforms on the headland are reaching their end of life and require renewal. This project will renew these areas using more durable, low-maintenance materials, while continuing to respect the natural character of the headland.

Since we last spoke with the community in late 2024, we have developed updated preliminary designs informed by community and stakeholder feedback.

How community feedback shaped the design

During the previous engagement, we heard strong and consistent feedback about protecting the character of the headland, improving safety, and making the area easier to access.

You said -- We did

  • Keep the headland natural and not overdeveloped: We reduced the amount of concrete and increased the use of boardwalk elements to maintain an open, uncluttered feel
  • Use materials that suit the coastal environment: We selected durable, low-maintenance materials (such as timber decking) that better match the natural setting
  • Improve safety, particularly around bikes and fast-moving users: We adjusted the layout and included subtle design features to slow movement, with riders still required to dismount on the headland
  • Make the headland easier to access for more people: We improved pathways with more consistent widths and gentle gradients to support accessible movement
  • Provide comfortable places to stop and enjoy the views: We refined viewing areas to improve usability while maintaining key sightlines
  • Reflect community preferences in the design: We incorporated the preferred options across the different areas of the headland from November 2024 consultation.

Map of the Greenmount Headland Revitalisation


Map of the Greenmount Headland Revitalisation projectClick to enlarge image

Greenmount Surf Life Saving Club area

We also heard the importance of improving access and safety in front of the Greenmount Surf Life Saving Club.

In response, the design has been refined to include a more open and usable plaza area that provides a safer, more comfortable connection through this space. This helps improve accessibility, supports safer movement for pedestrians, and creates a more welcoming area for the community to gather. This is detailed on the updated project map.

While the Surf Life Saving Club building itself is outside the project scope, the surrounding area has been carefully designed to improve safety, accessibility and overall user experience.

Updated design perspectives

The images below show a comparison of the existing headland and the updated preliminary design:

The main viewing deck looking south toward Rainbow Bay

Looking north toward Coolangatta from the main viewing deck

Looking north toward Coolangatta on the Greenmount Headland pathway


Project update: April 2026

We are on track to deliver the revitalisation of the Greenmount Headland walkway and viewing areas.

Many of the existing paths and platforms on the headland are reaching their end of life and require renewal. This project will renew these areas using more durable, low-maintenance materials, while continuing to respect the natural character of the headland.

Since we last spoke with the community in late 2024, we have developed updated preliminary designs informed by community and stakeholder feedback.

How community feedback shaped the design

During the previous engagement, we heard strong and consistent feedback about protecting the character of the headland, improving safety, and making the area easier to access.

You said -- We did

  • Keep the headland natural and not overdeveloped: We reduced the amount of concrete and increased the use of boardwalk elements to maintain an open, uncluttered feel
  • Use materials that suit the coastal environment: We selected durable, low-maintenance materials (such as timber decking) that better match the natural setting
  • Improve safety, particularly around bikes and fast-moving users: We adjusted the layout and included subtle design features to slow movement, with riders still required to dismount on the headland
  • Make the headland easier to access for more people: We improved pathways with more consistent widths and gentle gradients to support accessible movement
  • Provide comfortable places to stop and enjoy the views: We refined viewing areas to improve usability while maintaining key sightlines
  • Reflect community preferences in the design: We incorporated the preferred options across the different areas of the headland from November 2024 consultation.

Map of the Greenmount Headland Revitalisation


Map of the Greenmount Headland Revitalisation projectClick to enlarge image

Greenmount Surf Life Saving Club area

We also heard the importance of improving access and safety in front of the Greenmount Surf Life Saving Club.

In response, the design has been refined to include a more open and usable plaza area that provides a safer, more comfortable connection through this space. This helps improve accessibility, supports safer movement for pedestrians, and creates a more welcoming area for the community to gather. This is detailed on the updated project map.

While the Surf Life Saving Club building itself is outside the project scope, the surrounding area has been carefully designed to improve safety, accessibility and overall user experience.

Updated design perspectives

The images below show a comparison of the existing headland and the updated preliminary design:

The main viewing deck looking south toward Rainbow Bay

Looking north toward Coolangatta from the main viewing deck

Looking north toward Coolangatta on the Greenmount Headland pathway


Page published: 13 May 2026, 01:28 PM