Sandstone log restoration works and upgrades will commence at Canton Beach Thursday, February 15, to restore and enhance the usability of the beach, improve safety and help prevent erosion.
Central Coast Council has received $256,000 from the Australian and NSW Governments as part of the Local Government Recovery Grants Program, under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements to help restore areas affected by storm and flood events in 2022.
Director of Environment and Planning Alice Howe said after an east coast low event in March 2022 Tuggerah lakes saw levels rise above the top of the existing wall which caused erosion and pushed the sandstone logs to rotate seaward.
“Thanks to the funding from the Australian and NSW Government we will be able to reinstate and increase the height of the sandstone log wall and improve drainage behind the wall to help it withstand future weather events,” she said.
The full list of works includes: increasing the height of the wall and placing a stepped finish to help prevent erosion and subsidence, and support access to the beach; new drainage works to be installed behind the wall; sand nourishment works to help mitigate erosion; and the supply and installation of turf as required along the back of the sandstone wall.
“Construction is anticipated to take eight weeks with minimal impacts to the community,” Howe said.
“Fitness amenities, park shelters and boat ramp access will not be affected.”
To ensure work can be safely conducted the playspace will be closed for around a week to allow for the works to be safely conducted in front of it.
Shared pathways may be temporarily closed or detoured and there will also be limited access to sections of the beachfront.
Parking may be restricted due to delivery of materials and allow access of construction vehicles.
Residents are advised to stay away from the impacted area, remain behind any barriers put in place and stay up to date with how the work is proceeding.
Updates are available at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au or on Council’s Facebook page: facebook.com/CentralCoastCouncil