Wollongong Beaches, NSW

The embayment stretching from Galvin Park to Towradgi Beach Park in the Wollongong region was a site for a number of works undertaken as part of the Beach Improvement Programme in 1978. Terminal revetments were constructed at Towradgi and Galvin Park, protecting recreational activities, with dune stabilisation works completed from Fairymeadow Beach to Towradgi Beach. Sand for dune stabilisation works was excavated from the hind dune area, and placed in the frontal area to rebuild a continuous and effective frontal dune system. Dune were planted with marram grass and fenced, with access ways constructed at appropriate locations.

Project details

Beach renourishment

Method: Excavated

Sand source: Same sediment compartment

Date of first renourishment: 1978

Method: Revegetation, nourishment

Revegetation - species: Ammophila

General information

Approach

Beach renourishment

Geographic context

Open coast

Organisation responsible

Beach Improvement Program

Primary objective

Coastal protection

Coastal hazard

Erosion, Storms

Asset vulnerable

Recreational, Built

Length of coastline targeted (m)

5000

Date of completion

1978

Source of project funding

Beach Improvement Program (Public Works Department NSW)