Moonee Beach pedestrian bridge

We have allocated funding for planning and designing a potential replacement pedestrian bridge at Moonee Beach. The project is currently moving forward with design development, environmental assessments, and statutory approvals, including consultations with Registered Aboriginal Parties as part of the requirements for Aboriginal cultural heritage assessment.

The previous pedestrian bridge was closed in November 2022 due to safety concerns and removed in June 2025. Since then, there has been no formal pedestrian crossing over Sugar Mill Creek at Moonee Beach.

Any future construction of a replacement bridge will depend on planning approvals, environmental and cultural heritage assessments, and the results of ongoing consultations. 

• Funding has been secured to support planning and design work for a potential replacement pedestrian bridge at Moonee Beach
• Design development is being undertaken by BK Engineering Consulting Solutions, a Coffs Harbour–based engineering firm
• The project is progressing through planning and environmental assessment processes, including Aboriginal cultural heritage assessment and consultation
• A development application is expected to be prepared once required technical assessments and consultation processes are sufficiently advanced
• Any decision to proceed to construction will be subject to approvals and consultation outcomes.  

• There is currently no pedestrian access across Sugar Mill Creek at Moonee Beach
• Do not attempt to cross the creek on foot as water depth and tides make crossing dangerous.
• Crossing may cause damage to Aboriginal cultural heritage
• Alternative access to Green Bluff is available via Rutile Trail, off Ivory Circuit in North Sapphire
• We apologise for any inconvenience you may experience at times during the project. 

We apologise for any inconvenience you may experience at times during the project.