SAVE from the sporadic noise of a tradesman's drill, it was eerily quiet at Kingscliff Beach Holiday Park last week as the site closed ahead of a $21.8 million upgrade.

It was the true end of an era for the popular destination which is unlikely to re-open for up to two years while major work is done to shore-up the coastline and prevent it from further erosion.

The holiday park will also be upgraded to suit the needs of modern caravaners, with a significant portion of the site to be transformed into a public park to provide easier access to the beach from Marine Parade for residents and visitors.

Kingscliff lawyer and former councillor Carolyn Byrne, who watched the removalists come in last week to take away some of the old permanent caravans, said the site had been loved by holidaymakers for generations.

"My introduction to Kingscliff with my children when they were young, was also at this very park,” Ms Byrne said.

"I loved it so much I have stayed. This is a big change, but has been talked about for over 10 years, and our memories are unique, and most are only created through change. Let's hope the construction occurs without hold-ups and the locals continue to support our amazing small businesses of Kingscliff during this period of transition and beyond.”

Ms Byrne said monthly updates on the development would be provided to the Kingscliff Chamber of Commerce.

Tweed construction company SEE Civil has been engaged as the project contractor. Construction of Stage 1, beginning with a new sea wall, is expected to get underway from February 13.

Council's community and natural resources director Tracey Stinson said council would work closely with residents and businesses to minimise dust and disturbance during construction.

"It is exciting to see the Kingscliff Foreshore Revitalisation becoming reality after years of planning,” Ms Stinson said.

"In the late 1990s, the community indicated it wanted more open space between the Kingscliff beach and central business district. Kingscliff Central Park will be a social hub providing stronger links between businesses and the beach, with stunning ocean views and improved access.

"Those community discussions in the 1990s also recognised that many of the facilities at the holiday park were reaching the end of their lifespan and the park was in need of an upgrade to meet current standards and the needs of modern users.”

A series of coastal hazard studies that started in 2000 identified a more permanent rock wall was necessary to protect the Cudgen Headland Surf Life Saving Club, Kingscliff Beach Holiday Park, Kingscliff Beach Bowls Club and nearby roads, private property and other infrastructure from erosion and other coastal processes.

"The sea wall, holiday park upgrade and central park all link together as pieces of a puzzle to protect and further build upon one of the jewels of the Tweed Coast,” Ms Stinson said.

Construction work is scheduled to start on February 13, beginning with Stage 1 to construct the sea wall.

For further information, visit yoursaytweed.com.au/KingscliffForeshore