Heavy storms late last week saw freak waves flood the carpark and Ficus Ave at Avoca Beach, travelling over the berm and into Avoca Lagoon.
A Central Coast Council spokesperson said crews were on site to clean up and sand over the carpark.
“Once the swell reduced, the water retreated naturally as the lagoon was already opened,” the spokesperson said.
The spokesperson said the swell and tidal conditions on Friday and Saturday resulted in wave run-ups into all coastal lagoons and Tuggerah Lakes.
At Cockrane Lagoon, waves ran over the berm raising the levels of the lagoon.
“Once conditions allowed, Council crews opened the lagoon on Monday evening, April 4, (to allow) water to flow back out to sea,” the spokesperson said.
“Throughout weather events, Council continues to actively monitor, assess and liaise with external agencies such as the NSW SES around impacts to the coastal foreshores and waterways on the Central Coast, and issue warnings on Council’s Facebook page to the community.
“Since the March storms, debris has continued to wash ashore at southern beaches such as Patonga and Umina as a result of the floodwaters coming down from the upper Hawkesbury River.
“Council crews were at Patonga Beach over the weekend to collect and remove debris.
“Since March 12, Council has collected and removed more than 269 tonnes of debris.”
The spokesperson said Wamberal Beach had suffered limited impact from the past week’s sea conditions and weather.
With heavy rain forecast on April 7, Council will continue to monitor the situation.
All coastal lagoons, including The Entrance Channel, are currently open and below alert level and being monitored.
Source:
Media release, Apr 7
Central Coast Council