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 Lammermoor Beach (South) area is popular with walkers, cyclists, swimmers, and fishers alike. As visitor numbers continue to grow, Livingstone Shire Council is preparing a Master Plan for the area to guide future improvements that protect the environment while enhancing public access, safety, and enjoyment.

Why does Lammermoor Beach (South) need a Master Plan?

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 now inviting the community to help shape this vision to ensure future upgrades to the area reflect local values and support Lammermoor’s unique coastal character.

Livingstone Shire Council, together with Design+Architecture and Greenedge Design, has been shaping an exciting vision for the Lammermoor Beach (South) Master Plan.

The draft concepts presented here build on the ideas, suggestions and feedback received during community engagement held in late 2023, and capture both the community’s aspirations and the opportunities identified by Council to guide future growth and prosperity as outlined above in the goals of the Master Plan.

Click on the tabs below to view the concept plans for each site area. Once you have finished viewing the concept plans, click on the link below to fill in the survey and share your thoughts and feedback.

Tip: Complete the survey by clicking on the green button below. You can refer to the draft Master Plan concepts while you complete the survey. There are also a series of Frequently Asked Questions in the column to the right that may assist you when completing the survey.

Site Area A is located near beach accesses LB7 and LB8 and opposite the Seabreeze Service Station.

It is a straight narrow corridor typically used by pedestrians and cyclists, and a high traffic area of the Scenic Highway with inbound traffic into the adjacent service station and boating workshop.

Council has recently completed road safety improvements in the area, including a road crossing location with pedestrian refuge, safety barrier fencing along the strip to separate cars and pedestrians, and improvements to the connectivity of the existing footpaths.

Key features and improvements in Area A of the draft Master Plan include:

• all accessible raised viewing deck encroaching into the dune area and with a view to the Keppels
• road refuge crossings for safer access to adjacent Lammermoor businesses
• high bar bench and bar stools for eating and resting
• identified locations for inclusion of new public artwork and sculptures
• additional picnic tables, seating and cycle stands.

Site Area B is located across beach accesses LB4, LB5 and LB6 and incorporates Detail Area Plan LB6.

Area B is a wider corridor of the Lammermoor Beach (South) scope area and currently offers informal beachside parking and a concrete pedestrian and cycle path.

Key features and improvements proposed in Area B and Detail Area Plan LB6 of the draft Master Plan include:

• improved, formalised parking with sealed pavement
• fitness equipment stations
• identified locations for inclusion of new public artwork and sculptures
• beach showers and taps
• additional cycle and scooter stands
• tables, benches, high bar bench and bar stools.

Site Area C is located across beach accesses LB3, LB4 and LB5, and incorporates Detail Area Plan LB4.

Area C is a wider corridor of the Lammermoor Beach (South) scope area and a high traffic area along the Scenic Highway, incorporating the Clayton Street roundabout.

Key features and improvements proposed in Area C and Detail Area Plan LB4 of the draft Master Plan include:

• a second, all accessible raised viewing platform encroaching into the dune area with a view to the Keppels
• improved, formalised parking with sealed pavement
• improved beach wheelchair access at LB4
• a beachside playground/recreation area (subject to relevant approval)
• beach showers and taps
• Intepretative signage throughout dense rainforest vegetation area
• relocated public bus shelter
• additional cycle and scooter stands
• tables, benches, high bar bench and bar stools.

Site Area D is located across beach accesses LB2 and LB3 and incorporates Detail Area Plan LB3.

Area D of the Lammermoor Beach (South) scope area incorporates the existing public amenities block, the Capricorn Coast Outrigger Canoe Club access and a large informal parking area near the Clayton Street roundabout.

Key features and improvements proposed in Area D and Detail Area Plan LB3 of the draft Master Plan include:

• improved, formalised parking with sealed pavement
• improved beach wheelchair access at LB3
• beach showers and taps
• potential location for food and beverage vendor truck including power and water connection pillar
• feature rock outcrop with vegetation and intepretative signage
• tables, benches, and cycle and scooter stands
• improvements to the CCOCC access area including improved lighting and tap for washdown.