Fence to boost safety at erosion-damaged foreshore

Noosa Council has installed temporary safety fencing along the Munna Point foreshore while it investigates a long-term solution to the ongoing erosion problem.

Noosa Council Planning and Infrastructure Director Martin Drydale said Council was looking to trial sandbag groynes with the aim being to stop the sand being washed away and also to help replenish it.

“Erosion is a natural phenomenon and over time it may be that the foreshore could come back naturally,” Mr Drydale said.

“The whole area has also been surveyed and the existing geofabric sandbags have been topped up to help prevent further erosion. There is a period of settlement when placing these large sandbags during which time deep voids can open up and present a safety risk.

“We’re asking residents and holidaymakers to avoid walking or fishing on the sandbags for their own safety, but also to prevent damage to the sandbags, which could create further issues.”

Council has contacted Noosa River Holiday Park site holders with an update on the issue.

“It is important for people to stay behind the temporary fencing and not venture on to the sandbags,” Mr Drydale said.

15 December 2014