Towra Beach, NSW
This project aimed to protect the ecologically important Towra Lagoon by building up a protective dune in front of it. Beach alignment was restored by pumping sand from around the Towra Spit Island area back to the front of the Towra Beach.
Project details
Beach renourishment
Method: Replenished
Sand source: Same sediment compartment
Sand volume (m2): 60,000
Sand placement: Dune area
General information
Approach
Beach renourishment
Geographic context
Bay
Organisation responsible
NSW Waterways Authority
Primary objective
Habitat restoration
Coastal hazard
Erosion
Asset vulnerable
Natural
Length of coastline targeted (m)
800
Date of completion
2005
Cost ($AUD)
$805,000
Source of project funding
State government
Project approvals needed
State
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