Notice about 2026 Boost Mobile Gold Coast 500 temporary works and unattended vehicles on public land for the event

Posted: 28 August 2026
Topic: Tourism
Type: Public notification
Region: Gold Coast

The Minister for the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation gives notice as part of the Major Events Act 2014 about temporary works and unattended vehicles on public land for the 2026 Boost Mobile Gold Coast 500.

I, Andrew Powell MP, Minister for the Environment and Tourism and Minister for Science and Innovation give notice that for the periods from the beginning of the day on Monday, 7 September 2026 to midday on Thursday, 22 October 2026; and from midday on Monday, 26 October 2026 to midnight on Saturday, 21 November 2026, the major event organiser for the 2026 Boost Mobile Gold Coast 500 (V8 Supercars Australia Pty Ltd ACN 077 053 484) intends to exercise its powers under section the Major Events Act 2014 to carry out and maintain temporary works and carry out incidental activities on public land inside the areas surrounding Macintosh Island Park, the areas in Southport Broadwater Parklands and 3332 Surfers Paradise Boulevard as shown on the map prescribed under Schedule 2 of the Major Events (Motor Racing Events) Regulation 2015. To enable temporary works and maintenance to be carried out during the stated periods, vehicles left unattended on public land as shown on the prescribed map may be moved and dealt with in accordance with the Major Events Act 2014 (including moving and storing vehicles at owners’ expense).

Andrew Powell MP
Minister for the Environment and Tourism
Minister for Science and Innovation