Lammermoor Beach (South) is a much-loved stretch of coastline nestled between Lammermoor and Rosslyn Bay Harbour.
Known for its natural beauty, native vegetation, and recreational opportunities, the area is popular with walkers, cyclists, swimmers, and fishers alike. As visitor numbers continue to grow, Livingstone Shire Council is preparing a Master Plan to guide future improvements that protect the environment while enhancing public access, safety, and enjoyment.
The Lammermoor Beach (South) Master Plan will provide a coordinated vision for the area, focusing on better pedestrian and cycle connections, beach access, lighting, landscaping, and environmental protection. It will also explore opportunities to reflect the area’s cultural significance and create more inclusive, comfortable community spaces. Council is inviting the community to help shape this vision to ensure future upgrades reflect local values and support Lammermoor’s unique coastal character.
About Previous Community Consultation (2023)
Previous Community Consultation regarding Lammermoor Beach (South) July 2023
In 2023, Council invited community members to share their ideas and aspirations for the future of Lammermoor Beach (South) at a community engagement event held in conjunction with the Capricorn Coast Outriggers Canoe Club (CCOCC) as part of the early planning phase for the Lammermoor Beach (South) Master Plan.
The consultation focused on understanding what locals and visitors value most about the area, as well as what improvements they would like to see.
Insights from the 2023 engagement have been used as a foundation to ensure the draft concept Master Plan reflects community values and priorities. The draft Master Plan will respond to concerns raised during consultation and will review requests for:
- Improved beach access
- Support for CCOCC
- Integration with the Principal Cycle Network
- Shared path connections
- Bus stop improvements
- Pedestrian lighting
- Safe vehicle manoeuvring and formalised parking
- Safe pedestrian crossings on the high-traffic Scenic Highway, incorporating traffic calming strategies already proposed by Council.
The next round of consultation in July 2025 will be a continuation of that conversation—giving the community another opportunity to provide feedback and help refine the proposed designs.
You can read about the outcomes of the previous community consultation activity by clicking the links below:
Consultant Appointment and Concept Design
Consultant Appointment and Concept Design
Council has engaged experienced architectural consultancy Design+Architecture to prepare the concepts for the Lammermoor Beach (South) Master Plan.
The draft concept will respond to community needs and environmental values by proposing upgrades such as:
- Improved pedestrian and cycle pathways
- Accessible beach access points
- Enhanced seating and shade structures
- Landscaping that reflects the coastal character
- Opportunities to improve Lighting for safety and usability where appropriate
- Opportunities to celebrate the unique coastal environment.
Community feedback gathered during the concept design phase will help shape the final Master Plan and support future funding and design opportunities.
Improved Road Safety and Connectivity on the Scenic Highway
Improved Road Safety and Connectivity on the Scenic Highway
One of the key drivers of the Lammermoor Beach (South) Master Plan is to improve road safety along the Scenic Highway corridor, particularly at busy crossing points and informal carparking areas.
Council's Engineering Services Department has already progressed several projects to improve road safety in the area including:
Clayton Road Footpath
- Stage 1: Safer pedestrian crossings at Scenic Highway and Clayton Road
- Stage 3: New footpath (and bridge, pending funding) from No. 222–210 to bus stop.
Scenic Highway
- Right-turn lane into Seabreeze Service Station and improved pedestrian crossing.
Scenic Highway / Clayton Road
- Roundabout upgrade (unfunded at this stage).
The Lammermoor Beach (South) Master Plan will explore ways to connect these projects with the aim of enhancing pedestrian and cycle safety, calm vehicle traffic, and provide clear, accessible connections to beach access points and shared paths.
Council officers will take into consideration community feedback when identifying the best locations for safe crossings, shared pathways and parking improvements.
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