Boat ramp awaits sea level rise

It was interesting to read about the current recession of the beach at Ettalong Point, (Peninsula News, April 30).

This event has revealed rocks including concrete blocks which were placed there by Council in about 1970 because there were fears that Esplanade Rd was under threat.

The beach erosion has been due to recurrent south westerly sets which have had little effect on the rest of the beach.

In May 1974 a sea wall was destroyed in front of Ocean Beach Surf Club due to the set being more south easterly, remnants of this wall can still be seen.

The probability is that the beach will reform as it has in the past.

The boat ramp at Kourung St still awaits the sea level rising to make it really functional, perhaps 2050 or 3000?

Email, 8 May 2012

John Harrison, Umina