February 2017 project update

From 11 November to 2 December 2016, Council surveyed local residents, recreational groups and other project stakeholders on its plans to deliver foreshore protection works. A total of 136 surveys were completed.

Participants were questioned on what they did and valued most in the area. The values most commonly nominated as requiring preservation or protection were:

• The outlook and views.
• Easy access to the foreshore, predominantly for use of small watercraft.
• Migratory and resident bird habitat and the natural environment.
• Natural and unspoiled look.
• Walkway and grassed area.

Most participants advised that they supported the construction of a rock wall adjacent to the land to protect the foreshore from erosion as it is a "more permanent solution" and “rocks look natural”. The next most popular response was the implementation of ongoing sand nourishment because it “looks natural”, is “soft” and facilitates “easy access”.

This feedback will be used to help inform the design for the most viable foreshore protection management option.