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
Links and further information
Project details courtesy of City of Franklin Harbour