Moreton Bay Coastal Edges to Become More Walkable, Accessible and Resilient

On a windy afternoon, locals walking along Captain Cook Parade at Deception Bay can see where the old rock seawall has been failing. Soon, it will be replaced by a stepped concrete wall designed to withstand future storms—and fitted with pedestrian access points that make it easier for families to reach the water. 

Across the bay at Woody Point’s Crockatt Park, the ageing seawall is also due for renewal, built for a 100-year design life. Further north at Woorim Beach, work is underway on an accessible amenities block with a Changing Places facility, giving carers and people with complex needs the same beach day comforts as everyone else. Modest projects on paper, but together they change how people live along Moreton Bay.

Living by the water

For people who already call Moreton Bay home, the foreshore is part of daily life. That means seawalls aren’t just infrastructure—they are the backdrop for morning walks, school runs and weekend picnics. 

At Deception Bay, plans call for a 120-metre, six-metre-wide stepped concrete seawall that can be raised in the future. The project also includes rebuilding one stormwater outlet and adding three new stairways to improve beach access, keeping the foreshore usable as conditions change.

At Woody Point, the seawall renewal has undergone specialist design and physical model testing, ensuring the concept performs in severe storms. A federal media release on 18 August 2025 outlined a $15.1 million coastal resilience package for Moreton Bay, including planning for a $9 million seawall at Crockatt Park and a $4.3 million replacement at Captain Cook Parade.

A beach that works for everyone

At Woorim’s Bluey Piva Park, Council is building a modern, inclusive facility with accessible showers, change rooms and a certified Changing Places bathroom. The building also includes beach wheelchair storage, ensuring all residents can enjoy the coast with dignity. 

The $4.1 million project is funded through $2.3 million from the SEQ Liveability Fund and $1.8 million from Council. Construction is scheduled to begin in late April 2025, with completion targeted for late 2025, weather permitting.

Connecting the foreshore

The story of Moreton Bay is also one of paths. From the Hornibrook Bridge to Woody Point Jetty, a flat shared path follows the water, making it easy for prams, scooters and wheelchairs to move alongside joggers and cyclists. Deception Bay has its own Heritage Trail, an approximately four-kilometre foreshore loop that passes wetlands and heritage markers like the Bancroft Baths.

Council’s Active Transport Strategy ties these links together and identifies missing pieces to be filled. One of those—located along Bancroft Terrace in Deception Bay—was recently delivered as a “Missing Link Pathway,” enhancing safety for school runs and local trips without the need for a car.

Why it matters

For residents, the upgrades mean safer places to walk, stronger protection from storms and more welcoming parks and beaches. For people considering a move to the region, they reflect a city investing in quality of life—where everyday routines like walking the dog, taking kids to the beach or cycling along the foreshore are made easier and safer. In Moreton Bay, the story is not a single grand project, but a steady flow of small, practical changes that shape daily life.

If You Go

• Crockatt Park, Woody Point – Start at Woody Point Jetty. The seawall renewal project area runs along the foreshore with access to shaded picnic spots, playgrounds and views of the Hornibrook Bridge.
• Captain Cook Parade, Deception Bay – Stroll the foreshore where the new seawall is planned. The Deception Bay Heritage Trail connects wetlands, art markers and the historic Bancroft Baths.
• Bluey Piva Park, Woorim – Located on North Street at Woorim Beach, the park is the site of the new accessible amenities. A favourite for families, with direct beach access and shops nearby.
• Foreshore paths – Try the three-kilometre shared path from Hornibrook Bridge to Woody Point Jetty, flat and accessible. Bring a bike, scooter or wheelchair for an easy ride.