Coolangatta’s beach culture celebrated with $4 million revitalisation

Coolangatta’s main street and park is to receive a $4 million revitalisation in celebration of its beach culture, history and relaxed attitude.

The City of the Gold Coast will start work on the second stage of the Griffith Street rejuvenation which includes footpath improvements, lighting upgrades, increased shade and street appeal.

Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate notes “the City’s refresh of Griffith Street will improve walkability, access, appeal and safety in the area as well as celebrate Coolangatta’s beach culture and relaxed attitude.

“The project will see new trees and shrubs planted, new footpaths and increased outdoor dining opportunities.

“Lighting upgrades in the revitalisation have also been designed to help people feel safe, particularly at night, when out and about in Coolangatta.”

The works will run from Warner to Stuart streets and will include a refurbishment of John Orbansen (OAM) Park which will include an arbour.

This will include $400,000 in public art by emerging Gold Coast artists such as murals, custom shade structures, and sculptures.

Mayor Tate added “the art will represent Coolangatta’s unique identity and stories of ‘a life lived by the ocean’ and give the community a strong sense of pride.”

The City greenlit the $4,020,174 project after extensive community consultation to create the Coolangatta and Kirra Business Centre Place Based Master Plan.

“The feedback showed the community wanted better active travel and the ability to move around the area and that is what this refresh will deliver,” Mayor Tate continued.

“The reinvigoration of the area will help people feel more connected with their community and improve their experience when they visit the area.

Work on the revitalisation project is expected to start in mid-July.

Image. Artist impression of Griffith St upgrade