A practical overview of tidal works planning for pontoons, jetties, ramps and revetment walls.
Start with the proposal
Define what exists, what will change and the vessel or use the new structure must support.
Early agency guidance
Gold Coast Waterways Authority recommends seeking advice before lodging a tidal works application.
Common documents
Applications may need a registered plan, site layout, engineering drawings, structure details and information about the vessel and waterway.
Different rules south of the border
Tweed and Northern New South Wales projects follow different council and state pathways.
Important: This guide is general information only. Waterfront structures and approval requirements must be assessed for the individual property.
When to arrange a site assessment
Arrange an inspection when visible conditions are changing, safety is uncertain, a purchase or sale is approaching, or you need a reliable project scope and budget.