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Hilton Esplanade Improvement Project

Hilton Esplanade is a much-loved and peaceful riverside street in Tewantin, valued for its natural beauty and relaxed character.

Many parts of the street, foreshore reserve and underlying infrastructure have begun to show signs of age. In addition, the foreshore is at high risk from the impacts of climate change, including river flooding, sea level rise and storm tide inundation.

To tackle these challenges Council recognises that the area is now in need of thoughtful rejuvenation to ensure it remains safe, functional and enjoyable for residents and visitors well into the future.

During April - May 2026, Council is seeking community input into a range of important street improvement measures. These may include upgrades to:

  • stormwater drainage
  • enhancements to foreshore resilience and
  • refreshed street amenity.

We’re seeking input from residents, visitors and regular users to better understand how the area is used, what matters most, and where improvements may be needed. Your feedback will help shape future design options and priorities.

This project will be delivered in stages. The timeline below shows what’s happening now and what comes next, including when you can have your say.

These works are proudly supported by funding from the Queensland Government’s Cycle Network Local Government Grants Program and QCoast2100 funding from the Queensland Government and delivered by the Local Government Association of Queensland, in association with Noosa Council.

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Phases

Phases overview
Phase 1: Have your say: help shape the planning and concept design
Have your say: help shape the planning and concept design
Phase 2: We prepare the concept design and works plan
We prepare the concept design and works plan
Phase 3: Have your say: review and give feedback on the draft design
Have your say: review and give feedback on the draft design
Phase 4: Council reviews and endorses the design and works plan
Council reviews and endorses the design and works plan
Phase 5: Living Foreshore pilot construction
Living Foreshore pilot construction
Phase 6: Detailed design for street improvement endorsed and shared with the community
Detailed design for street improvement endorsed and shared with the community
Phase 7: Final design for street improvement completed
Final design for street improvement completed

Council reviews and endorses the design and works plan

August 3, 2026 - September 1, 2026

Feedback is reviewed and used to refine the design. The updated design and works plan is then presented to Council for endorsement before moving into detail design.

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