Sandhills Creek Estuary, Whitsundays, QLD
Built assets and a recreational beach were deemed to be at risk of erosion. The estuary mouth of Sandhills Creek was relocated further south to address this. The project has successfully prevented further erosion.
Project details
Beach renourishment
Method: Sand bypass/backpass
Sand source: Same sediment compartment
Sand volume (m2): 5,500
Frequency of renourishment: Once
General information
Approach
Beach renourishment
Geographic context
Estuary
Organisation responsible
Whitsunday Regional Council
Primary objective
Coastal protection
Coastal hazard
Erosion
Asset vulnerable
Built, Recreational
Length of coastline targeted (m)
600
Area of project (ha)
17
Date of completion
Sep-17
Cost ($AUD)
$25,000
Source of project funding
State government
Project approvals needed
State
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