Tropical Cyclone Debbie caused extensive erosion in March 2017. This renourishment followed preliminary work that was completed in November 2018 where sand was pushed from the tidal zone up against the eroded front dune. The project successfully restored the dune structure. The sand for this project was sourced from North Queensland Bulk Ports land at Mackay Harbour and Kochs Road, Coningsby.
Beach renourishment
Method: Artificially nourished
Sand source: Building Site
Sand volume (m2): 49,000
Sand placement: Full profile
Frequency of renourishment: Once
Date of first renourishment: Jan-19
Dune replanting or construction
Method: Revegetation, Sand fences
Approach
Beach renourishment, Dune replanting or construction
Geographic context
Open coast
Organisation responsible
Mackay Regional Council (by Vassallo Constructions)
Primary objective
Coastal protection
Coastal hazard
Erosion
Asset vulnerable
Built
Length of coastline targeted (m)
680
Date of completion
Jun-19
Cost ($AUD)
$2.7 million
Source of project funding
State government, Federal government
Project approvals needed
State
Restoration to tackle erosion issues at Lamberts Beach – Mackay Regional Council
Project details © Mackay Regional Council