Groyne idea for Ettalong

Groynes may be built on the foreshore at Ettalong in an attempt to retain sand on Town Beach.

Council staff told the council's coastal and estuary management committee that staff were "investigating the use of groynes to maintain beach amenity and prolong nourishment regimes".

The committee was told that they would "ascertain if the use of groynes would be effective".

"Council has also requested the consultant undertake an investigation of sediment transport patterns between Booker Bay and Half Tide Rocks."

The council had applied for funds for a beach nourishment program.

Meanwhile, plans have been drawn up for construction of a seawall "to provide long term protection and stabilisation of the Ettalong Beach foreshore".

Council staff reported that $2.2 million in Commonwealth Government funding was expected to be received to assist with the implementation of the Ettalong Foreshore Plan of Management.

Council has also been allocated $700,000 in funding through the Civic Infrastructure Strategy, which will be used to undertake Ferry Rd public toilet block construction and demolition of existing Snapper Rd amenities.

Council Agenda CE.005, 5 Apr 2011