Parts of this cliff dominated section of coastline may be at risk of erosion due to both wave action at the base of cliffs and stormwater erosion on the tops of cliffs. To prevent erosion on the cliff top, natural vegetation is encouraged through restriction of pedestrian and vehicle access as well as carefully managed weed control. Some active revegetation is undertaken to restore and maintain the sensitive biodiversity of the area. The area is monitored through annual bushland condition monitoring and aerial terrain captures that form part of the ongoing coastal monitoring program funded equally between state and local government. The program appears to be successful in preventing erosion so far and has provided confidence in understanding risk levels and the suitability of soft nature-based approaches.
Method: Rehabilitation, Revegetation
Rehabilitation - method: Weed control, Restrict pedestrian access
Revegetation - species: Coastal heath
Approach
Other
Geographic context
Bay
Organisation responsible
City of Marion, SA Government
Primary objective
Habitat restoration
Coastal hazard
Erosion
Asset vulnerable
Recreational, Built, Natural
Length of coastline targeted (m)
Small localised hotspots
Date of completion
Ongoing
Cost ($AUD)
$10,000
Source of project funding
Local government, State government
Project approvals needed
State
Project details © City of Marion