Member for Cook David Kempton today confirmed that Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) has successfully completed the Port Douglas beach replenishment works ahead of schedule, ensuring the area is ready for visitors during the September school holidays.

This important work commenced in early August and saw clean sand removed from MSQ’s Killaloe Dredge Material Rehandling Facility to replenish nearby beaches at Oak Beach, Rocky Point, Helmet Creek Beach (Fourmile Beach) and Newell Beach.

Member for Cook David Kempton said the beaches are at their best for the spring holidays thanks to careful planning and strong collaboration between Maritime Safety Queensland and local contractors.

“This project demonstrates our commitment to keeping Queensland’s waterways clean and safe, while also protecting and replenishing our beautiful beaches,” Mr Kempton said.

“By reusing clean sand from previous dredging operations, we’ve given nearby beaches a natural boost and prepared the Killaloe site for the next round of dredging at Port Douglas Boat Harbour.”

Sand taken from the Port Douglas boat harbour entrance during previous dredging works was stored at the Killaloe site, specifically for beach nourishment purposes.

All works were carried out in accordance with the project’s approved Environmental Management Plan and legislative guidelines. Monitoring of the beaches will continue.

The works ensure the Killaloe site is ready for the next round of dredging at Port Douglas Boat Harbour and support Maritime Safety Queensland’s role in keeping Queensland’s waterways clean and safe.