This just a year ago was a nice Sandune. For those who object to it, there is something hostile about Collaroy's multi-million-dollar sea wall. The role of the council in all this might come out if people push hard enough. Initial reports claim Marcio Friere wasn't wearing an inflatable vest when he was held down in large waves. You shouldve known by 1990. It's important to also recognise, the wall is entirely on private land. Fight the good fight mate. I think we have already seen 19 cm of sea level rise on the east coast - and at least up here it hasnt translated to any significant/extended erosion issues. It's orders of magnitude more than a bunch of multi-million dollar properties at risk. I get informed about a proposed bike lane two suburbs away, questions an aghast Donohoe, but I hear nothing about construction abutting a nearby public beach?, Gordon was equally puzzled: I guess people become frustrated with the bureaucratic process and find ways of not involving the public. In the early 2000s, Warringah Council (as it was then known, its since been amalgamated with Manly and Pittwater) spent $6 million dollars buying three properties. Anyone who has been to Chiba in Kanto will have seen the Tetrapod formed surf breaks there. there is no excuse for purchasing a property on the beach in the last 30 years let alone 5 without an inkling of understanding of the risks. They are multi millionaire asset owners. An "Engineer/s" designed this monstrosity and other "Engineers" approved it. That ABC article is spot on when it comes to waterfront properties. The sooner we (as humans) acknowledge the nature of nature, and work with it instead of against it, the better for everybody. Statements such as the two below can only be classified as opinion unless you link to references. Between these three, you can protect any shore from water erosion. I will try and find some pics of my area. Also any factual statements need reference links to scientific papers backing them up if they are to be taken seriously LGA's apply for state and federal funding on offer for range of purposes. The Collaroy Beach seawall project was put to the test for the first time today with the arrival of a moderate to large east-northeast groundswell from ex-Tropical Cyclone Seth, coinciding with a king tide. What they could all agree upon is that council has lost the trust of all whove opposed the seawall over the decades. If you look a bit to the north you can see the relatively intact beach with a decent amount of sand. The co-founder of Ksubiis to launch a '70s surf-inspired hotel on New South Wales' Mid North Coast. And thats being generous. In 1974I witnessed what cyclonic ocean power can do to ignorantly planned beach development 50 years on and a lot of sea miles under my belt. Unfortunately groynes or artificial headlands are not part of the certified Coastal Zone Management Plan CZMP (2014). I'd reckon the road, arterial services (electrical, sewerage, etc) and the houses all factors. It might be cold comfort to the home owners, but there's always a certain risk to be taken, anywhere you might choose to live. 42 online submissions ALL supporting the wall but many seem to think it would be a sloping rock construction. However, Craig, when you say "Comparing the swell to those of last year it wasn't of any major significance but it shows the futile efforts trying to protect property with a hard structure." I have a blanket policy of not feeling sorry for people owning properties worth multiple millions of dollars, who have lived the better part of their lives walking from their beachfront home directly onto the sand. (Those suburbs are just local ones I know a bit about. Hey guys I need to write an informative paper based on remedial measures used to protect infrastructure against erosion. Go figure! Engineered to Australian Standards. Went down for a look and its a fucken disgrace. Hear, hear! Can't wait to see the classic "Dick and Balls" painted on that big ugly fucker. This process must require wind over thousands of years but people and waves stomping over dunes seems like any dune system near a popular town once destroyed wont come back? I can see everybody getting angry here on SN..but what are the solutions to seal level rise , Short term and long term. Where the only issue is private property things are a bit simpler. You don't have to look around the world because the Gold Coast has implemented the only effective "non- ugly as fuck" option at Palm Beach Qld. High-quality Collaroy Beach Wall Art designed and sold by artists. They have just set a precedent for the whole east coast of poor me multi millionaire landowners to set up squeaky wheel collectives. That 3-4x the height of the curved revetment? 30 years of volunteers doing Dunecare (eg. A quick trip Todos Santos way during a belting nor'west swell. The council will be the lone 'interest'. https://www.acma.gov.au/zone-protect-sydney-submarine-cables, That makes sense Ben. Perhaps the omission was because in 2002, protestors, led by Brendan Donohoe and Surfrider Foundation founder Tom Kirsop, formed a "line in the sand" stretching from Collaroy to Narrabeen opposing the construction of any seawalls. Might be time to lawyer up. Yea I agree with this. At the opening, Mayor Michael Regan spoke fondly of Toms achievements crediting him with adding swathes of precious coastal habitat for protection for future generations. The Mayor also unveiled a plaque that mentioned the line in the sand protest. Good point, Lilas, but I think the issues around hard structures and beach environments have been established for so long and are so well known in the coastal management field that it's taken as read. Willi, how would easterlies impact the Great Ocean Road coast? Honestly he might be correct based on the Manly erosion hahhaa. And it was created many years ago when coastal property was much lower in value and the bang for buck was much higher. Damaged houses and a collapsed swimming pool at Collaroy beach after waves of up to 8 metres hit the coast on June 6, 2016. and the sick irony of the beach access sign detailing the seawall works with all "enquires to be made Last Wave inalways team up with surf buddies to safely exit yer local Seachange Monstrosity. Cheers for the knowledge Craig. I think this was done for the first DA, the sloping rock wall, rather than the vertical one that was actually built. In their natural state, sand dunes are dynamic and in a constant state of flux. That's so shithouse I don't know where to start, Zen. It breaks my heart. Construction costs are 80% homeowner funded. Look at offshore reefs around all the pacific islands. That's crazy stuff. There have been high profile storms on the NSW East Coast since the mid-70s. Wow Zen saw those photo's , it's really sad that they couldn't come up with something else , which raises the question.what other alternatives are there?? heres a rad idea for you,dig canal from coast to central Australia which is considerably below sea level and flood the interior.could also be done in death valley USA.now that could be a wave pool!! The Surfrider Foundation Australia organised a protest against the seawall that is being erected between Narrabeen and Collaroy. Water is manageable but comes with a huge expense and loss of nature. On top of this they have places sand band grounds out perpendicular to the sandunes. Much better to work out a solution where the public doesnt lose their beach as per collaroy, but councils/government do need to help landowners. consultant reports and community consultation no doubt funded by state money. Locate courts, tribunals and offices. we all end up paying for it directly if we haven't already e.g. In that regard it seems to have achieved its design objectives very nicely, and the sacrificing of the public beach (and public access/amenity) in front of it is just 'collateral damage'. Northern beaches residents have been worried about how their beloved beach would fare when large swells and high tides hit the controversial Collaroy seawall. I recently moved house [Northern-Rivers nsw] and seal-level rise was a very serious consideration of mine. So where public assets like roads are involved things get really sticky. that would be awesome location for JOb or other jackasses to film fun vids. The seven metres protruding above sea level is vertical, even going beyond vertical for the final metre to prevent wave overtopping. The only place for a residence next to Narrabeen Beach was up on the headland. Spot on. Now a 7 metre-high, concrete, vertical seawall has been built in front of private properties on Collaroy/Narrabeen beach. More to come once the other residents agree to pay their contribution. OK this is the real one. This is where I live. She had reigned as Queen for 70 years. Holds more water and replenish the beach? All of Ramsgate, Brighton, Kyeemagh, Dolls Point, Scarborough Park and lots more will be underwater in 50 or 100 years time. I doubt there will be a demand for the effected given the inevitable. In 2017, Gold Coast City Council funded, in conjunction with threatened property owners, an artificial reef offshore from Palm Beach. Probably not council's fault then, happy to blame the owners! Multiple reports have previously shown a better cost effective way to protect public infrastructure on that stretch. The politicians and land owners actions are an entirely separate discussion and I'm not entering into that minefield! Dont lynch me its only an idea. And more recently there was a local magazine piece discussing future sea level rises and the Noosa beach rock wall not being able to contain that, plus the homes along the Sunshine Beach to Peregian Beach stretch being at future risk, and councils would be needing to address that. The council now will not release the relevant documents without a formal application and even then would no doubt find reasons to withhold the significant parts. San Sebastian surfers are fighting a wavepool in their hometown, which is also the hometown of Wavegarden's founder. Yep pretty significant increase in the height. It pisses me off that people wilfully or ignorantly choose to buy in areas that are not for purpose, enabled by the property industry and then scream out for taxpayer help when the inevitable disaster occurs. Planning Minister Rob Stokes told the Telegraph there was a recent plan to build a sea wall in Collaroy at the scene of the devastation but the owners would not agree on making a contribution, so it never happened. The above video might be of interest to help understand the design of the wall. Really interesting [and sad] to see this story progress in real-time. "Once this is up it'll be a momentum for others to do it too," said Orth. Ray Collins eat your heart out.. Good find. They are frequently used in locations where further shore erosion will result in excessive damage, e.g. Unlike politicians, scientists are usually very open with sharing their knowledge and data, to help inform the public. Shop unique custom made Canvas Prints, Framed Prints, Posters, Tapestries, and more. Our timber guide wall formwork is not only reusable and 100% recyclable, it also prevents dangerous polystyrene fragments from entering the ecosystem. We have trouble performing numerical analysis on complex near shore environments, so what we'll do is create a slab sided wave tank with perfectly geometrical structures and wave forms and see what "actually happens". Some investigative journalism required to obtain all the council documents around its approval process. Designed to democratise surfing, Tom Morey's invention became a specialised craft for riding treacherouswaves. If you're looking to protect your property from flooding with erosion control in McHenry, IL and the larger Chicagoland area, give Seawalls Unlimited a call at (815) 331-8830. I am pretty sure the link was correct when I posted it. This was done to ensure the wall would be up before people realised what it was. "The community is not happy." 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