Franklin Harbour Park, SA

The saltmarsh at Franklin Harbour Park was severely degraded due to damage from vehicles, which was resulting in erosion. Formal vehicle access points were put in place and the saltmarsh is reestablishing successfully.

Project details

Saltmarsh

Method: Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation - method: Restrict vehicle access

General information

Approach

Saltmarsh

Geographic context

Open coast

Organisation responsible

District Council of Franklin Harbour

Primary objective

Coastal protection

Coastal hazard

Erosion

Asset vulnerable

Built, Natural

Length of coastline targeted (m)

3000

Area of project (ha)

5

Date of completion

2017

Cost ($AUD)

$28,000

Source of project funding

Local government

Project approvals needed

State

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