City of Newcastle (CN) is in the process of inspecting and assessing all CN assets within its 14- kilometre coastal zone, following the weekend’s large and powerful surf conditions.
Temporary fencing at the South Newcastle Beach upgrade project was impacted by the weather conditions and it is in the process of being reinstated by the contractors for the works. Any costs associated with this work is at the contractor’s expense. Construction at the site will resume this week.
Construction of stage one of the Newcastle Ocean Baths project has now resumed.
In Stockton, the tides reached Corroba Oval, Barrie Crescent Reserve and the Stockton Holiday Park. During the weekend’s event, inspections and make safe work was undertaken where necessary. No occupants of the holiday park were required to be relocated.
All accessways at Stockton Beach were closed over the weekend but the accessway at Meredith Street is now open. Mitchell Street, from Flint Street to Stone Street will remain closed until the clean-up is completed.
City of Newcastle has invested more than $10 million combatting beach erosion at Stockton.
Mass sand nourishment is the community’s preferred option for managing beach erosion at Stockton and was one of the management actions approved under City of Newcastle’s Stockton Coastal Management Program 2020.
There is still significant work to be done before mass sand is returned to Stockton Beach including obtaining the necessary approvals for offshore sand mining, something that has never previously been permitted. City of Newcastle looks to the State Government to lead us on this path towards obtaining mass sand nourishment.
City of Newcastle is also in the process of developing its Southern Beaches Coastal Management Program which sets out a long-term strategy for managing future coastal hazards, such as inundation.
City of Newcastle reminds the community to follow safety warnings and adhere to any signage while the remediation work is completed.
