Temporary coastal protection works start at The Entrance North

Temporary coastal protection works have finally begun at The Entrance North, five months since heavy storms lashed the area, heightening fears that some homes were at threat of falling into the sea.

Central Coast Council advised this week it had received a Ministerial Authorisation for temporary emergency coastal protection works in late June.

“Owners have reached agreement and coastal protection works will commence this week at 21 Hargreaves St, extending initially southwards to 15 Hutton Rd, and then further south to 1 Hutton Rd,” Council said.

“The full extent of the works depends on the outcome of a development application of the southern lots, for permanent coastal protection works which is currently under determination by the Hunter Central Coast Regional Planning Panel (RPP).

“The temporary coastal protection works are being arranged and funded privately by the impacted property owners, who have engaged a specialised contractor, who will operate under the supervision of a coastal engineer.

“The works involve the construction of temporary rock revetment and sand nourishment.

“Where possible, the existing rock along the beach will be retrieved and incorporated into the new rock revetment structure.

“Initial construction works are expected to take three to four months, dependent on weather and conditions.”

Council said that although there would be construction machinery and activity around the North Entrance Surf Life Saving Club and along the beach to the south of the club during the works, both the beach and the SLSC would continue to be accessible, with temporary pedestrian diversions in place as required. 

“A temporary vehicular access has already been established for SLSC vehicles, ensuring clear access to the beach, noting the 2025-26 beach patrol season ‘flags up’ will commence on September 27,” Council said.

Council said the Karagi Point carpark may be impacted due to the contractor using a portion of it for material stockpiling and access.