More than 1,400 people have contributed ideas for the future of the Wynnum, Manly and Lota foreshores as authorities develop a 20-year master plan.
Community Engagement Draws Strong Local Response
Brisbane City officials have completed the first stage of community consultation for the Wynnum, Manly, and Lota Foreshores Master Plan. The process drew more than 1,400 survey responses, with 87 per cent coming from residents within the area.
The initial engagement period has now closed, and feedback will be used to prepare a draft master plan scheduled for release in 2026.
Popular Activities and Key Themes
Survey results show the foreshores are primarily visited for walking, picnicking, socialising, and enjoying the natural surroundings. Respondents highlighted the need to maintain the area’s environmental character while improving facilities for public use.
Suggestions covered a range of priorities, including upgraded parking, revitalisation of the Wynnum Wading Pool, and increased amenities for sports, recreation, and tourism.
Specific Community Suggestions
Ideas submitted through the consultation included:
- New pedestrian and cycling connections, such as a footbridge between Wynnum North and Lota.
- Redevelopment of underused sites into hospitality and community spaces.
- Upgrades to boat ramps, playgrounds, and sporting facilities, particularly netball courts and clubhouses.
- Expanded shaded areas, native tree planting, and better drainage in parks.
- Initiatives to protect local wetlands and mangroves, as well as improved fishing, kayaking, and walking opportunities.
Other feedback addressed safety measures, more public seating, water bottle refill stations, and infrastructure for both active sports and passive recreation.
Environmental Considerations
Several submissions emphasised protecting the Ramsar-listed wetlands and preserving habitats for migratory shorebirds. Calls were also made for more sustainable operations for local vendors, such as solar-powered facilities and reduced use of chemical weed control.
Next Steps
BCC will incorporate the feedback into the draft Wynnum, Manly and Lota Foreshores Master Plan, which will be released for further community comment in 2026. Residents will have another opportunity to provide input before the plan is finalised.
Published 10-Aug-2025
