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Coastal & Foreshore

Coastal & Foreshore

Purpose-built prefab toilet buildings designed for coastal environments. Corrosion-resistant materials, integrated showers and changerooms, and AS 1428.1 accessibility

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Coastal toilet projects come with challenges

Coastal toilet projects present unique challenges that must be considered to ensure corrosion resistance, durability and aesthetic alignment.

  • Salty air will ruin infrastructure not designed to withstand it, making material selection the most critical decision for coastal facilities.

  • Beachside facilities often need integrated showers and changerooms for swimmers, going well beyond a standard toilet block.

  • Facilities must complement the foreshore setting visually, not look like a generic box dropped onto the coastline.

  • Coastal facilities face intense peak-season demand from beachgoers and families, then quieter periods where vandalism risk increases.

  • Coastal buildings face wind, rain, UV, and storm surges that accelerate wear far beyond what inland facilities experience.

  • Salt-Induced Corrosion
  • Showers, Changerooms + More
  • Fitting The Coastal Setting
  • High-Traffic Seasonal Use
  • Extreme Weather Exposure

Solutions for Coastal and Riverine Amenity Buildings

There’s several smart design choices that help ensure resilience & environmental sensitivity while maximising durability and ease of maintenance.

  • Hot-dip galvanised steel with two-pack epoxy, Colorbond Ultra roofing, and anodised aluminium for the best long-term coastal performance.

  • Integrated showers, changerooms, and universal access cubicles in a single building designed for beachside use.

  • Driftwood timber-look aluminium, coastal colour palettes, and custom finishes that complement your beachside or riverine setting.

  • Materials and coatings specifically selected for salt spray environments, built to withstand harsh coastal conditions for decades.

  • Cyclone-rated wind resistance, stainless steel fixtures, and non-combustible materials built to handle storm and UV exposure.

  • Hot-dip galvanised steel with two-pack epoxy

    Hot-dip galvanised steel with two-pack epoxy

  • Colorbond Ultra roofing

    Colorbond Ultra roofing

  • Anodised aluminium elements throughout

    Anodised aluminium elements throughout

  • Showers integrated and inside

    Showers integrated and inside

  • Changerooms

    Changerooms

  • Accessible rooms for people with high-needs

    Accessible rooms for people with high-needs

  • Driftwood timber-look aluminium suits beachside settings

    Driftwood timber-look aluminium suits beachside settings

  • Coastal colour palettes matched to your location

    Coastal colour palettes matched to your location

  • Coastal colour palettes matched to your location

    Coastal colour palettes matched to your location

  • Custom finishes for riverine and lakeside settings

    Custom finishes for riverine and lakeside settings

  • Bright beachside colours paired with whites and greys

    Bright beachside colours paired with whites and greys

  • 20-year warranty with a 50-year designed asset life

    20-year warranty with a 50-year designed asset life

  • Hot-dip galvanised steel resists salt spray corrosion

    Hot-dip galvanised steel resists salt spray corrosion

  • Colorbond Ultra roofing built for coastal environments

    Colorbond Ultra roofing built for coastal environments

  • Anodised aluminium outperforms powder coat in salt air

    Anodised aluminium outperforms powder coat in salt air

  • Marine-grade stainless steel throughout

    Marine-grade stainless steel throughout

  • Engineered for Region D cyclonic wind ratings

    Engineered for Region D cyclonic wind ratings

  • 14-gauge cyclonic tek screws on every second rib

    14-gauge cyclonic tek screws on every second rib

  • M12 stainless steel threaded rods into concrete pad

    M12 stainless steel threaded rods into concrete pad

  • Raised wall and door panels to manage flood water ingress

    Raised wall and door panels to manage flood water ingress

  • Elevated electrics and backflow prevention devices

    Elevated electrics and backflow prevention devices

  • Non-porous materials for fast recovery after flooding

    Non-porous materials for fast recovery after flooding

Design in Practice:
Building Exterior

A coastal amenity building designed for Seaforth Esplanade with custom artwork panels, Colorbond Ultra roofing, and extended shelter for resilient, low-maintenance use in tropical beachside environments.

Coastal amenity building exterior
Outdoor
shower for
rinsing off
Aluminium Ventilation Louvres
Insulated Colorbond
Ultra roof
LocAl Green
aluminium
external
cladding
Gaps under walls
for ventilation,
ease of cleaning
Auto-locking doors
Custom laser-cut
screens to match
coastal theme

Design in Practice:
Building Interior

This interior was designed to meet the specific needs of Koombana Bay. For example, being located in front of the beach, showers were essential.

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Building interior plan

100% funding for Changing 
Places at inclusive beaches

The Accessible Australia Initiative is offering full funding for Changing Places at eligible beaches and rivers. This guide covers eligibility, how to apply, and how we can help with your submission.

Past Beach and River Projects

Seaforth Esplanade, QLD

  • Custom Yarra 6 and Changing Places 2 delivered through as part of a wider open space and splash park upgrade
  • LoCal aluminium cladding with epoxy-coated steel - engineered for tropical coastal conditions
  • Custom yellow laser-cut floral veranda panels to match the splash park infrastructure
  • Integrated Changing Places facility enabling beach access for people with high support needs
  • Prefab construction minimised disruption to a heavily used public foreshore area
Seaforth Esplanade project overview
Seaforth Esplanade side elevation
Seaforth Esplanade detail view
"An excellent outcome for our City and community, with a design that seamlessly integrates with our beautiful natural foreshore environment."

Greg Milner,

Mayor

"Modus designed a custom building for extreme coastal conditions and incorporated artwork into the structure. We receive several comments from the public - it ended up looking amazing."

Nicole Nelson,

Manager of Tourism Shire of Irwin

"Their design integrated seamlessly with the broader foreshore project while being engineered for coastal resilience. We now have a facility built to last in demanding coastal conditions."

Lisa Armstrong,

Coordinator Property Management and Maintenance

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Changing Places for Inclusive Beaches

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Small Lakeside or River Facility

InCube InCube

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Burton Burton

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Next Best Step - Book a Free Design Consultation

It's free, it's virtual, and it'll save you months of back-and-forth. One session with our team and you'll have everything you need to move your project forward.

Book Meeting

In one session, you'll come away with:

  • A concept design tailored to your campus
  • 3D renders ready for school board or council approval
  • AS 1428.1 compliance confirmed upfront
  • Clear scope and transparent pricing so there are no surprises later
Nick showing a wooden plank during a video call

Any questions?

Whether you're early in the planning stage or ready to spec a building, our we are happy to help.

Whether you're early in the planning stage or ready to spec a building, our we are happy to help.