Sedimentary processes studied at Ettalong

The draft Brisbane Water Estuary Management Plan has recommended an investigation of sedimentary processes to determine long-term management strategies for the foreshore between Ferry Rd, Ettalong, and the eastern most point of the Booker Bay foreshore.

The plan states that shoreline recession has been an issue at Ettalong Beach for a number of years and it is understood that this can impact on public access and recreational amenity for beach users.

Shoreline erosion along the stretch of Ettalong Beach to the southwest of Ferry Rd is currently being addressed by Council, according to the plan.

The plan stated that in some locations the shoreline appears to have eroded back to the property line, threatening the property and impacting on public access along the foreshore.

Protection works have been established across a number of small sections of foreshore.

The investigation of sedimentary processes will determine long-term strategies to maintain property protection and public access along the foreshore.

It will consider, among other things, a review of the existing reports and other relevant documents relating to coastal processes at this location, an up-to-date survey of the beach and nearshore area, the potential impacts of climate change on the shoreline and the development of a series of preliminary concept options to improve shoreline stability and public access along the shoreline.

Website, 13 Jun 2011 Items on Exhibition, Gosford Council