Popular foreshore park and pathway upgraded after flood damage

A POPULAR foreshore park and pathway at Ebenezer Park in Tweed Heads has been upgraded after severe flooding and storms caused extensive damage in 2022.

The renewed walkway, which runs along Little Duranbah Beach and the Tweed River, provides a key link between Jack Evans Boat Harbour, Duranbah Beach and Coral Street.

The project includes a wider 2.5m shared path designed to improve access for pedestrians, cyclists and people using mobility aids, while also reinforcing the seawall to better withstand future coastal erosion and storm impacts.

Upgrades include a fully accessible concrete pathway, a restored seawall, a new retaining wall with seating, additional park furniture and an accessible drinking fountain. Existing beach access stairs and shower facilities have been retained, alongside restored turf and landscaped areas.

Public access to the park had been limited since flooding and storm activity damaged the pathway, seawall and surrounding infrastructure, placing pressure on the site’s mature trees and foreshore.

The project was jointly funded by the Australian and NSW governments under disaster recovery arrangements and delivered by Tweed Shire Council.

Tweed Shire Mayor Chris Cherry said the upgrade would improve access to one of the region’s most popular coastal spaces.

“Little Duranbah Beach is one of the gems along our coastline so we’re really pleased that it could be rebuilt while also enhancing safety, resilience and long-term environmental protection,” Cherry said.

NSW minister for the North Coast Janelle Saffin said the project highlighted the importance of working with councils to restore and strengthen coastal infrastructure.

“Rebuilding the Ebenezer Park walkway has restored a safe pedestrian link between some of the Tweed’s most-loved coastal spaces to ensure the foreshore is protected and publicly accessible for local residents and visitors to enjoy this popular area,” Saffin said.

Construction works for the upgrade began in July last year and was completed this March.