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Relevant Government Departments and Organisations

Maritime Safety Queensland - Mooloolaba boat harbour dredging
Maritime Safety Queensland is a branch of the Department of Transport and Main Roads within the Customer Services, Safety and Regulation Division. Their role is to protect Queensland's waterways and the people who use them—providing safer, cleaner seas.
Department of Transport and Main Roads - Stakeholder Reference Group
TMR formed a Stakeholder Reference Group (SRG) in 2022 to help investigate a long-term solution for the Mooloolaba Boat Harbour entrance.
The Stakeholder Reference Group ensures the interests of key stakeholders – including local representatives from the Coast Guard, commercial and recreational fisherman, harbour business owners, and residents and community groups – are considered as part of the investigations.

Miscellaneous Information

When breakwaters equal broken water
Where is the Mooloolaba Harbour Breakwater Report
Fishing trawler gets beached on Mooloolah River bar
Boats in war with sand and surfers
Boaties smashed in dramatic Mooloolaba bar fail
Outsmarting Sand Harder Than It Sounds
Fears Grow Over Deadly Harbour Entrance
Modified plan: hopes dredging trial will improve safety at Mooloolaba Harbour entrance
Newspaper article from Sunshine Coast News, Nov 2022.
Statements from Minister for TMR (Mark Bailey) and local State Govt member (Fiona Simpson).
Clickview clip - Ch 7 News Report - Mooloolaba Bar News Report
Coastguard and Fishers expressing concern with the sandbar. April 2022
Pros and Cons of Breakwaters

Mooloolaba Breakwater Extension Proposal: Design Report
A report commissioned by the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) to design and obtain the necessary approvals for the extension of the Eastern Mooloolah River Entrance Breakwater at Mooloolaba Boat Harbour. This report provides estimated costing for the project.
Fiona Simpson - Question on Notice
Question asked by Fiona Simpson at the Queensland Parliament over the safety of the Mooloolaba Harbour.

Boaties fear Tragedy at Mooloolah River entrance
Article from The Daily discussing the sand shoal occurring at the mouth of Mooloolah River.

Field trip Stakeholder Clip

Tanya Kelly - Commodore Mooloolaba Yacht Club and the Mooloolah River Breakwater. Discussion on how the Mooloolah River Breakwater affects the safe entry of sailboats for Mooloolaba Yacht Club access. Interview conducted July 2023, Geography excursion.

Field trip Stakeholder Clip

Surfer Ben Radmall and Mooloolah River Breakwater. Surfer opinion on Mooloolah River Breakwater. Interview conducted July 2023, Geography excursion.

Field trip Stakeholder Clip

John Fell from Sunreef - Mooloolah River Breakwater. Interview conducted July 2023, Geography excursion.

Field trip Stakeholder Clip

Lee Campbell Coast Guard, interview on Mooloolah River Breakwater, Geography excursion July 2023. Interview conducted July 2023, Geography excursion.

Referencing

Martime Safety Queensland

Maritime Safety Queensland

Field trip Stakeholder Clip

Local Mooloolaba recreational fisherman Zac, speaking about the Mooloolah River Breakwater. Interview conducted July 2023.

Field trip Stakeholder Clip

Sam Cook Coastal Conservational and Planning Officer with SCC discussing Mooloolah River Breakwater. Interview conducted July 2023, Geography excursion

Field trip Stakeholder Clip

John Fell from Sunreef - Mooloolah River Breakwater. Interview conducted July 2023, Geography excursion.

Field trip Stakeholder Clip

Set Sail Cruises - Shoaling Cruises - Mooloolah River Breakwater. Interview conducted July 2023, Geography excursion.

Field trip Stakeholder Clip

Fiona Simpson, Maroochydore State Minister, Mooloolah River Breakwater, July 2023. Interview conducted July 2023, Geography excursion.

Field trip Stakeholder Clip

Cameron Hall - Coastal Engineer and CEO of Hall Contracting. Interview conducted 24th April 2025.