Picnic Point, Chambers Island, Bradman Ave Beaches
These three neighbouring beaches are located within the Maroochy River estuary. They are renourished annually to restore the recreational area to address ongoing erosion. Sand quantities and sources vary each campaign according to sediment availability/erosion severity.
Project details
Beach renourishment
Method: Replenished
Sand source: River
Sand volume (m2): 1,000-5,000m3
Sand placement: Visible beach
Frequency of renourishment: Annually
Date of first renourishment: 2013
Date of last renourishment: 2022
General information
Approach
Beach renourishment
Geographic context
Estuary
Organisation responsible
Sunshine Coast Council
Primary objective
Coastal protection
Coastal hazard
Erosion
Asset vulnerable
Built, Recreational
Date of completion
Ongoing since 2013
Project approvals needed
Local, State