Great Keppel Island Rejuvenation Project

Funding is being used to deliver a number of common user infrastructure projects that will support investment into the rejuvenation of Great Keppel Island.

Common user infrastructure projects were identified following investigations into infrastructure options and prioritisation by stakeholders as part of the Great Keppel Island (Woppa) Concept Master Plan. The plan was released on 23 April 2024.

The Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation is working closely with a number of delivery partners to progress these important infrastructure projects.

The Queensland Government has engaged Livingstone Shire Council to deliver key upgrades:

• a gateway precinct featuring a visitor centre, arrival plaza with green space, amenities, yarning circle and landscaping is under construction and due to be completed in mid-2026
• designs for boardwalks and improvements to walking tracks to provide better access around Fisherman’s Beach
• wayfinding and interpretative signage that incorporate Woppaburra heritage and culture to provide safe navigation was installed in December 2025.

With investment by the Queensland Government, Livingstone Shire Council is also delivering a new wastewater treatment plant and amenities for the island which is under construction and expected to be completed by mid-2026.

Great Keppel Island Rejuvenation funding supported Maritime Safety Queensland to undertake technical studies for maritime access to the island and the Woppaburra Land Trust to undertake a feasibility study for a Woppaburra Cultural Centre.

The Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation is also supporting Livingstone Shire Council to undertake investigations into erosion protection options on the island.

The former Resort lease areas on Great Keppel Island are being managed by the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development following their forfeiture in April 2023. Read more on the former lease areas.