Tweed Sand Bypassing has been part of the Tweed and Southern Gold Coast community for over twenty years. It was created for the community, to ensure safe boating access to the Tweed River, and to restore and maintain the natural supply of sand to the southern Gold Coast beaches for all to enjoy.

In September 2024, the Concession Agreement (the contract between the Governments and the Operator) will expire. To assist in developing a new operating model, TSB established the  “TSB Transition Project” in late 2018.

The TSB Transition project is being carried out in four phases:

Phase	Description	Status
Phase 1	Review and assessment of current and past operations	Completed June 2020
Phase 2	New system options identification and evaluation	Completed May 2021
Phase 3	Preparation for implementation of a new system	Commenced June 2021
Phase 4	Implementation	Planned Completion September 2024

A preferred option for a new system has been identified following a detailed option identification and evaluation process in Phase 2.

The preferred option is described as the continuation of current infrastructure and governance arrangements, along with Governments undertaking the ongoing operations activities in-house and via direct procurement of various supply and contracting arrangements. The preferred option has been approved by the TSB Working Group, NSW Minister and Queensland Director General.

It’s an exciting time for TSB as we make preparations to inherit the daily management of the pumping and dredging operations. TSB will continue its collaborative working relationship with the Operator (TRESBCo) to ensure seamless operational transition at the end of September 2024.