Stretching along 17 kilometres of golden coastline north of Bundaberg, Moore Park Beach is known for its relaxed seaside character, turtle-nesting habitats and close-knit community. Yet despite its natural beauty, the town’s foreshore lacked the durable public infrastructure needed to support growing visitation and everyday community use. In response, Bundaberg Regional Council launched a multi-stage $5 million revitalisation project aimed at transforming the beachfront precinct into a vibrant, resilient public space. 

A key contributor to this transformation was GX Outdoors, which supplied an integrated suite of coastal-grade park infrastructure designed to unify the precinct while responding to the environmental challenges of the exposed seaside location. Working closely with Council, the company delivered a coordinated package of shade structures, park seating, table settings, drinking fountains and bin enclosures, ensuring each element worked cohesively within the broader public realm design. 

The project brief demanded solutions capable of withstanding the region’s harsh coastal conditions, which include cyclonic weather, salt-laden air and the long-term impacts of climate change, all while maintaining the relaxed character that defines Moore Park Beach. GX Outdoors addressed this challenge through the use of robust materials and modular design systems that balance durability with aesthetic warmth. 

Central to the precinct is the Pandanus shade system, a distinctive structure inspired by the geometric form of the coastal pandanus fruit. Developed specifically for the project, and later recognised with a 2025 Good Design Award, the system uses a minimal set of interlocking components to create expansive shaded areas with a light structural footprint. The modular design allows the shade structures to expand over time as community needs evolve, ensuring long-term adaptability for the foreshore precinct. 

Complementing the shade structures is GX Outdoors’ Hyve furniture range, including table settings finished with the company’s TimberImage coating. This woodgrain film bonded to marine-grade aluminium replicates the natural appearance of timber while delivering corrosion resistance and long-term durability — an important consideration in highly exposed coastal environments. 

Accessibility and usability were also central to the design approach. The installation of Reviva drinking fountains with wheelchair-accessible profiles and Atessa bin enclosures with vandal-resistant finishes ensures the precinct supports a diverse range of users while maintaining long-term performance with minimal maintenance.

Together, these elements transform Moore Park Beach into a cohesive and future-ready public destination. By combining climate-conscious design, durable materials and modular infrastructure, GX Outdoors has helped Bundaberg Regional Council create a resilient coastal precinct that supports tourism, strengthens community identity and provides welcoming spaces for residents and visitors to gather by the sea.

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PROJECT PARTICULARS

CLIENT Bundaberg Regional Council

LOCATION Moore Park Beach, Queensland

SHADE & STREET FURNITURE GX Outdoors