Fed-up locals in an oceanfront street have lodged a petition asking to restrict access by non-residents in a bid to stop antisocial behaviour.
The petition by residents of Marina Walk at Alexandra Headland was presented by divisional councillor Joe Natoli at last month’s ordinary meeting of Sunshine Coast Council.
It comes after the council earlier this year asked for community feedback on proposed new parking restrictions on the street in response to concerns about behaviour.
Cr Natoli said the petition, which was signed by 17 people, asks that unauthorised vehicles be banned from the street each night.
“As a result of ongoing disturbances at Marina Walk by young adults on P-plates who congregate almost every evening, we, the undersigned residents, request that Marina Walk be limited to residents only, with no access to unauthorised vehicles, enforced from 6pm to 4am daily,” he said, reading from the petition.
“The behaviour includes hooning, burnouts, disrespectful and intimidating behaviour, littering and illegal substance use. This causes stress for residents, some elderly.
“We believe the only way to prevent this is to allow limited access to the street.”
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Cr Natoli then spoke to the meeting about the issues on the street, which is only about 100m long but known for its ocean views and proximity to Alex Bluff Foreshore Park, which is directly across the adjacent Alexandra Parade.
“This street is a real problem,” he said.
“Previously, we resolved it by putting in limited car parking from 6pm to 4am. Some residents were fined so we withdrew it, and the problem has returned.
“The police are struggling with the issue. It is public parking, but the kids are disrespectful. I have witnessed the mess myself. Something has to be done.
“We recently surveyed residents about limited parking but this petition asks for restricted access to the street itself, which I’m unsure we can do.”
A council spokesperson told Sunshine Coast News the feedback provided by the community on potential parking restrictions – which would affect about 20 parking spaces on the street and be in place from 8pm and 4am – was being reviewed.
The council acknowledged earlier this year that it was aware of concerns from residents around Marina Walk.
“Council has received reports of antisocial behaviour occurring during evening hours, including public drinking, hooning and general disturbances,” a spokesperson said.
“In response, council has been working closely with the Queensland Police Service (QPS) to explore measures that may help reduce these issues and improve safety for nearby residents.”
A QPS spokesperson previously told SCN police were working to respond to issues raised by locals.
“The QPS is aware of community concerns around Marina Walk in Alexandra Headland and is actively working to address these alongside Sunshine Coast Council,” they said.
“An operation was formally launched in October 2025 which combines high-visibility policing, intelligence-driven patrols and enforcement action.
“The QPS is working to maintain a visible presence in and around the area, detecting, disrupting and deterring this offending in order to support community safety and confidence.”
Councillors voted unanimously to receive the petition, which is handed to the CEO to consider possible actions.
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