Project Update July 2025

The design for the Great Keppel Island (Woppa) Arrivals Plaza has been refreshed by Wilson Architects, following detailed technical investigations and valuable community input.

The Arrivals Plaza will be a vibrant and welcoming entry point to the island, featuring shaded seating, modern amenities, a versatile tenancy space, and visitor information showcasing local activities, wildlife, and walking trails. This project is a key step in Great Keppel Island’s journey to becoming a world-class tourism destination.

Here’s what’s been happening:

• Thorough site investigations and environmental studies have helped fine-tune the overall building footprint. These included geotechnical assessments, surveys, biodiversity mapping, and detailed engineering design work to meet planning and approval requirements. You can check out the Site Plan and Landscape Plan in the Document Library.
• A value management process has been completed to ensure construction materials are cost-effective, long-lasting, and easy to maintain—keeping future upkeep to a minimum while boosting durability.
• Thanks to community feedback, the design has been softened and simplified to better reflect the island’s natural charm and relaxed atmosphere. The updated look is now more in tune with what locals and visitors expect from a place as special as GKI.

Meanwhile, Council is also making headway on other key projects across the island—including boardwalks, wayfinding signage, and a state-of-the-art wastewater treatment plant—to help create a sustainable, accessible future for Great Keppel Island. You can check out the latest updates on these projects by clicking the links below.

Great Keppel Island (Woppa) Boardwalks project

Great Keppel Island (Woppa) Wayfinding project

Great Keppel Island (Woppa) Wastewater Treatment Plant project

Thank you to everyone who’s taken the time to share feedback so far. Community input continues to play a big role, and we’ll keep the conversation going as we move further into the detailed design and construction phases.

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 designs, you acknowledge and accept that modifications may occur, and that the final design may differ from the initial concepts presented here.