Gold Coast Barges Blog
Insights, updates, and stories from our team
Gold Coast Barges in the News and the Community
From a Nine News salvage feature to flood repairs, river cleaning, a Brisbane wharf pipe replacement and helicopter landing pads, see Gold Coast Barges' recent work across SEQ.
Do You Need Council Approval to Repair a Revetment Wall or Seawall in Queensland?
Do you need council approval to repair a seawall or revetment wall in Queensland? When like-for-like repairs are fine, when you need a permit, and who assesses it.
How to Tell if Your Canal Wall Needs Repairing: Warning Signs for SE Queensland Homeowners
Cracks, a leaning wall or soft ground near the water's edge? Spot the early signs your canal or revetment wall needs repair before it becomes an emergency.
What is Subsidence and why is a concern on my waterfront property?
Sinking ground, cracked paving or a leaning retaining wall? Here's what causes subsidence on Gold Coast and SE Qld waterfront properties, and how to fix it.
Buying a Waterfront Property
A standard building inspection skips the revetment wall, your biggest waterfront liability. What to check before you buy on the Gold Coast and across SE Qld.
A Body Corp's Guide to Revetment Wall Maintenance.
Who maintains your scheme's revetment wall depends on the council: Local Law 17 on the Gold Coast, owner-run in Moreton Bay, council-run at Raby Bay.
Logan City Council Cleanup of the Logan River
Learn about the Logan City Council's River Sweep initiative and how it's making a difference. Discover how you can help protect the river and how Gold Coast Barges supports these efforts.
From One Barge to a Fleet: The Family Behind Gold Coast Barges
From one barge in 2002 to a full fleet today, meet the family behind Gold Coast Barges. Three generations working South East Queensland's waterways.
Asbestos on Your Waterfront: How to Spot It on Jetties, Pontoons, Ramps and Seawalls
A lot of Gold Coast waterfront asbestos isn't in the house, it's on the water. How to spot it on old jetties, pontoons, boat ramps and seawalls, and what to do if you find it.