The riverbanks in front of the Riversdale homestead and function centre have been badly eroded due to boat wake. Geotextile sand tubes were used as bank toe protection and groynes. Since 2016, over 30 mangroves, 70 casuarinas, 500 lomandras, 40 swamp lilies have been planted. Two species of mangroves are being trialled, Avicennia marina protected by mesh fencing, and Aegiceras corniculatum with individual protection around seedlings.
Mangroves
Method: Hybrid, Planting: seedlings
Mangrove species: Avicennia marina, Aegiceras corniculatum
Hybrid structure: Geotextile sand bag toe protection and fence
Approach
Mangroves
Geographic context
Estuary
Organisation responsible
Riverwatch
Primary objective
Coastal protection
Coastal hazard
Erosion
Asset vulnerable
Built
Length of coastline targeted (m)
370
Date of completion
Present