The Great Keppel Island (Woppa) Arrivals Plaza and Amenities project is a catalyst project identified in the Great Keppel Island (Woppa) Concept Master Plan to provide a vibrant, culturally-informative gathering place for visitors to the island.

The project features a new amenities building accommodating toilets, lockers and change facilities and a multi-purpose tenancy space that could facilitate a variety of commercial uses.

These facilities are supported by generous outdoor spaces that include shaded paved seating and bbq areas, lawn areas with integrated nature play, welcoming circle, beach showers and boardwalk access to Fisherman’s beach and the ferry services.

The detailed Concept Design (completed in November 2024) established an overall design narrative for the project that celebrates the island’s unique character by incorporating colour palettes, natural materials and building forms that draw inspiration from the surrounding flora, marine life and coastal rock formations.

Planting and landscaping will incorporate native vegetation that reinforces the Island’s coastal identity and provides climatic comfort, habitat opportunities, educational opportunities and a dynamic visitor experience. The proposed shapes, landscapes, textures, and colours of the facilities and surrounding area are inspired by the island’s coastal, marine, and terrestrial ecosystems.

With the detail Concept Design now completed, Council will soon be releasing a tender for the detailed design to appoint a consultant to review, evaluate and advance the project to a standard sufficient for construction; as well as preparing all relevant materials to support the lodgement of relevant planning and development approvals.

Risk Acknowledgment and Disclaimer

The architectural concept plan are artists' impressions and guides only. Please be aware that any changes made during the detailed design phase may impact the final outcome. While we strive to maintain the integrity of the original concept, adjustments may occur due to:

• Client feedback and preferences
• Site-specific conditions
• Regulatory requirements
• Budgetary constraints

We will communicate any significant changes to stakeholders where necessary. When providing your feedback to the project and concept designs, you acknowledge and accept that modifications may occur, and that the final design may differ from the initial concepts presented here.