Erosion stabilised with vegetation

Two local foreshore areas affected by erosion will be stabilised with vegetation under recommendations contained in the draft Brisbane Water Estuary Management Plan.

The eroding eastern foreshores of Hardys Bay would be rehabilitated with vegetation.

According to the plan, residents of Hardys Bay have observed trees falling into the water on its eastern shore which is currently affected by shoreline erosion.

The plan recommends stabilising the foreshore with the establishment of vegetation.

Similarly, vegetation may be used to stabilise the foreshore near the Rip Rd Reserve at Blackwall, where erosion is occurring.

Council would provide information to local residents on the project and its objectives, conduct an assessment of the foreshore condition and assess processes causing the erosion, select suitable local endemic species, work with volunteers to plant the vegetation and provide ongoing maintenance and replanting of the vegetation as required.

Website, 13 Jun 2011 Items on Exhibition, Gosford Council