The Queensland Government is delivering on its promise to rebuild frontline policing with a new Police Beat to open in Burleigh Heads, helping make the Gold Coast safer.

It is one of the ways the Queensland Government is delivering for Queensland, and restoring safety where you live.

The $1.1 million facility on Park Avenue will provide a high-visibility policing hub in one of the Gold Coast’s busiest coastal communities to help make Burleigh safer and is expected to be open by the end of the year.

The Burleigh Heads Police Beat will include a waiting and reception area, interview and meeting rooms, a day room and an equipment room.

Two full-time Community Beat Officers will staff the facility during business hours from Monday to Friday, with after-hours policing supported by general duties officers from Palm Beach Station.

The Queensland Government has delivered more than 60 new recruits to the Gold Coast frontline.

Queensland has grown its blue line by 453 police officers over the past 12 months.

Unplanned attrition rates have also dropped to 2.9%, as the Queensland Government continues to back our police and deliver the resources they need.

Premier David Crisafulli said the Government was delivering a fresh start for Queenslanders.

“We are committed to restoring safety where you live, and putting police where you need them most,” Premier Crisafulli said.

“We have boosted the number of police on the frontline in our first year and backing them with the tougher laws and resources they need.

“While we are seeing crime down and victim numbers down, there is much more to be done to make Queensland safer, and we remain committed to delivering the fresh start we promised.”

Minister for Police and Emergency Services Dan Purdie said the Burleigh facility evidenced the Queensland Government’s commitment to community policing.

“This new Police Beat will strengthen local safety, improve engagement, and give residents the peace of mind they deserve.” Minister Purdie said.

Local Member for Burleigh Hermann Vorster said the new Police Beat was a long-overdue win for the community.

“Locals have been calling for this for more than a decade. The Queensland Government has listened and delivered,” Mr Vorster said.

“Delivering this Police Beat within 12 months shows that there is no higher priority than restoring Burleigh’s relaxed coastal atmosphere and ensuring it’s a safe place to visit anytime of the day.”

“It’s also a win for neighbouring suburbs like Palm Beach and Burleigh Waters, with extra police now freeing up officers to better serve our suburban streets and neighbourhoods.”

Gold Coast District Officer Chief Superintendent Kylie Rigg said the new facility would significantly enhance local policing capability.

“This new facility will strengthen our connection with the Burleigh community and support localised policing activities along the Gold Coast Light Rail corridor,” Chief Superintendent Rigg said.

“It will provide greater opportunities for engagement with residents and business owners and become a valuable addition to our policing footprint on the southern Gold Coast.”