If the council are desperate to get a liability off their books then they have totally screwed it. Yea I agree with this. Like I said at the start, IF he is an "expert coastal engineer" then we are in a much deeper hole than I imagined. check out the beach erosion in Apollo bay as well Well, it (and a lot of us) could possibly be in for a real test within 3-5 years with the Thwaites Glacier (Doomsday Glacier) suggested to be at risk of sliding into the sea and potentially raising sea levels by 65cm. Much bigger. An increase in storm activity - particularly from the east and north-east, as has been proposed by Associate Professor Ian Goodwin - and the looming threat of sea level rise are X-factors for East Coast beachfront development. (This statement also doesn't specify what type of HARD structure. If they were 100% against it but felt they had no choice but to design/sign it, then they simply have no morals/ethics/backbone. Basically the awarding of contracts falls across a couple of ministries. In the end it's all pretty simple though, as most beach erosion of consequence is caused by large/powerful waves. Action: Casey Johnston to forward initial site visit details to Taskforce members, noting there will be a further site visit as the project progresses". Edit: The estuary was in an area protected from the ocean and the cliffs only faced small wind chop and the tides. oh yeah and someone call security. https://lighthouse.mq.edu.au/article/september-2021/Living-Seawalls-in-g 5 min [P] Call of the Wild skinny dip at yer local Sea-Walljust doing wot comes natural! An "Engineer/s" designed this monstrosity and other "Engineers" approved it. Thanks heaps for the update Craig. They were concerned the sand directly in front of the seawall would be washed away, eroding their beach, and, on Tuesday, that's exactly what happened. The market knows this. Criticism of the debris left on the beach, the erosion as the sea ran up against the wall and drew away all the sand during January 2022 swells and the manner in which these works have been carried out prompted council staff to investigate a number of times during the heavy swells, and has been under regular inspection since then. So would you like to inform me as to WHO designed this monstrosity if it wasn't an Engineer? In Japan, their solution is to just go bigger and higher . Will be interesting after another summer if potential strong easterlies due to the La Nia. Here Willi. Collaroy Sea Wall With such close proximity to the ocean, our client tasked us with producing an alternative to the commonly used polystyrene forms. Also, it's a not so secret secret, anyone who speaks out about this have been known to disappear. Sorry to sound pedantic but we should clarify exactly what we mean by "Hard Structures" as it's too general a term. But it wasn't about the road - it was about appeasing multimillionaires who would have or should have known better. Separately at the Collaroy pool end of the beach when the walk way became unstable they just craned in these massive bags of rocks on top of each other and said job done - ugly as fuck. At what point do we put an end to this insanity. Ocean Pools > Skate Bowls > Wave Pools > "Boomer'z Backwash Booger Bowl", Crew requested the Turning Japanese Tool Box, History of Collaroy Erosion / Wave Pools / Tow Surfers. Most of these dunes have been heavily impacted by the La Nia easterlies over the last 2 years causing several car parks next to the beaches to be roped off. That means that the Feds have all the money, the States some and the councils bugger all. that concrete is a lovely blank canvas for some choice words. Some interesting papers about building seawalls and the effect it has on risk perception in the post Tsunami context in Japan: Littlejohn (2020) "Dividing worlds tsunamis, seawalls, and ontological politics in Northeast Japan" A few pics. Seems from my research, we have actually made a lot of progress towards physics-based numerical modeling of near-shore/beach environments in the last 20 years or so. For Sydney its not just beach suburbs. If the houses go, the road goes shortly after. However, NSW has an intricate coastal management and development approval system and surely there's a paper trail for the various consents and approvals for this abomination which would be subject to FOI? The Northern Beaches took a massive hit by big surf and a king tide . This is very different to Collaroy. You got to have demand/competition in order for a buyback to increase value of supply. They blend in quite nicely and have provided easier access to the breaks and so far been a success in the regions theyve put them so I fear theyll continue to put them in everywhere thinking they wont caus too much damage to beach profiles elsewhere. The root cause is building on the foredune. These walls stick straight up into the air like a fence made of steel or concrete. the whole sea level/erosion issue is here now ..hmm any idea's solutions you have come across? Get Pro. Instead they provide a caveat for bulldozing sand from low on the beach to higher on the beach in times of heightened storm activity - which only lowers the beachs natural defence system. and who can afford to pay the rates and any rate increases due to sea wall construction costs, which will leave rate payers on low and middle incomes moving toward rather than away from poverty. Some investigative journalism required to obtain all the council documents around its approval process. buzzwords include "Improved recreational access. " Staged retreats seem the best option, but also some councils are genuinely desperate to embrace the most apocalyptic climate change forecasts. Anyone who has been to Chiba in Kanto will have seen the Tetrapod formed surf breaks there. Stop wasting money and do something that will achieve the intended goals. And thats being generous. Lol. A new wavepool development for the Sunshine Coast points to the future of pools in Australia. Bumper Farrell had the prime position. Would be really good to see an article on the current state of affairs in the Coastal engineering world. I'm not entirely sure, but one of the reasons why an offshore reef structure hasn't been considered for Narrabeen may be because it's part of the Northern Sydney Protection Zone, hosting submarine cables that connect Australia to various parts of the Pacific (including Japan). Wonder if he has been down there in the last 2 days to check on status of wall? Might chat about it at some point Craig Brokensha, and anyone with deeper connections or insights, feel free to pass me their contacts and we can compare notes and research and discussion points. Joint Venture adopts new name, Te Puna Aonui. Cheers. After five years and four contests, the performance level at Kelly's Hot Tub hasn't evolved but instead gone the other way. Sounds like you are pretty deep in that world! Would suck if you got amalgamated into Northern Beaches council then had to pay tax for this. A development application (DA) before Northern Beaches Council would see two additional sections of vertical wall built 50 and 30 metres in length straddling the South Narrabeen Surf Club. Yep, prevents over-topping but how's the reflection and enhanced rebound wave back into the surf zone!? Is Carties a perfect candidate for a coastal engineering and resculpting project that kills two birds with one stone: that fixes the harbour entrance shoaling problem and turns Carties into an actual quality wave? Old dude making a dash for it, budgie smugglers and a cricket cap. I saw the construction going in, says Donohoe of seeing the area cordoned off earlier this year, and thought they were building rock revetments. They have just invested in an asset that requires 60 years of maintenance. Premium ad-free surfcams, dawn surf reports, and more had been lodged 18 months earlier in July 2018, http://www.irjes.com/Papers/vol6-issue10/F61012431.pdf. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2017/01/28/world/28israel6/28israel6-sup Sea-change hostage negotiations at Hellhole of the Pacific the hardest decisions should be the easiest. I suppose there are still those with more dollars than sense, but for me, the land is as good as built below the high-tide mark. https://www.swellnet.com/comment/772908#comment-772908. It's like companies using buybacks in a crisis. It also enshrines a process of community consultation before a council adopts any coastal programs. I am looking at it but there is probably someone better qualified out there. Sure, but wowee regarding that huge backwash and wave entering back into the surf zone. Its like something out of a dystopian movie. Yes, blowie, I've yet to see anyone our age advocating for a soft solution. I'd be happy to help draft it offline. Owners, Council and 'engineersshame shame shame. If that is to be avoided there needs to be a concerted effort to gain the support of the wider NB community to create pressure on the council to develop a more acceptable plan. 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". There are some fed govt areas that listen to this thinking. Craig - we are expecting you to be down there at High Tide 11pm tonight with your Torch and Box Brownie for some more pics, Nah wait 'til tomorrow mornings high. The erosion at Collaroy/Narrabeen Beach is not particularly significant, unusual or surprising. I will check with him and report back. I would rather have seen the money go into a couple of California style piers. How about dredging narrabeen lagoon?? Plop! As far as I know their job was to asses the designs given to them by the Coastal engineers, not to actually create any designs. The local community group has been protesting against a seawall for almost 30 years. Most swells will have to wrap around the rock/reef headlands as well as cape Otway before this and nicely wrap the swell into the bays and our coast has been shaped like this for however thousands of years so it is used to it, and this is what us humans observe as the normal state of the beaches as they are quite predictable and dont change much around here. Please include direct and indirect costs. There's been significant coastal erosion (acute) along the GOR in recent years, though only a handful of places have experienced coastal recession (chronic). A bit like asking journos writing about climate change to include references scientific papers talking about how CO2 is a greenhouse gas. Sure if youve bought the last 5 years ignorance cant be an excuse, but theres nothing wrong with wanting to live on the beach. 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!! BB who is getting the sand which has gone from here? Picture: Nearmap A subsequent image of Collaroy Beach from June 8, 2016. First completed by the French in 1735, the Pondicherry seawall reaches a height of 27 feet above sea level. The matter is currently under investigation by Environmental . I looked at the Bruun rule - i think it was roughly 10cm sea level rise = 1metre of beach vanishes? It's orders of magnitude more than a bunch of multi-million dollar properties at risk. They've had a very very blessed life compared to anyone else in this country and that in return they would do such harm to a public place to save their private property is a bit sad. You wouldn't accept that in a bridge from an engineer, so why accept it in anything else? (AO) There is a common denominator here, "Coastal" engineers with a lack of knowledge and understanding of coastal processes. Such a shame its job wasn't to conserve the beach and public access at the same time. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II died in Balmoral on 8 September 2022 (GMT) at age 96. But several of those areas experiencing recession are linked to important infrastructure that the authorities want to protect - depending on were you are, the GOR also houses telecoms, sewerage and other infrastructure. The co-founder of Ksubiis to launch a '70s surf-inspired hotel on New South Wales' Mid North Coast. All of which. The exception of course is if youre a donor to the LNP then a $3M block of land can be sold for $30M!!! Designed to democratise surfing, Tom Morey's invention became a specialised craft for riding treacherouswaves. There's only a loss to be made for the purchases. 42 online submissions ALL supporting the wall but many seem to think it would be a sloping rock construction. 'This Pristine Beach Is One of Japans Last. For those who may not know, the private land issue is complicated in NSW in particular (less so in other states) by the existence of ambulatory land boundaries which are set at various levels of the tide eg mean high water. Greed and stupidity rule in councils . Though still in its early days, the reef - which cost $18 million - has maintained beach width since it was completed in 2019. I tear up and swear to myself. they will use loop holes to ensure eligibility. By creating offshore reefs that only interact with the largest [damaging] swell events, the normal beach processes can be maintained by allowing small to medium swells to pass unaffected and continue the normal flow of sand. Cheers for the knowledge Craig. I have to disagree. https://www.9news.com.au/national/weather-nsw-sydney-collaroy-surfer-pul Sydney 'Living' Seawalls The area has been slowly receding due to storm damage - theres evidence of erosion dating back to the 1920s - while at the same timebeing intensely researched by coastal geographers. Took the words out of my mouth. Its a wicked problem theyve got, in the true sense of the word.. Rise seems nearly double than the run. Again this can only be taken as opinion without proper scientific references. The Surfrider Foundation Australia organised a protest against the seawall that is being erected between Narrabeen and Collaroy. IT WILL NOT FUCKN WORK YA FLOGS.. 5/6 NE SWELL NOW.. a proper ECL .. will destroy it .. this frustrates me .. Step 5: Construct the Seawall. Engineered to Australian Standards. Is there a sea wall at Collaroy? Indeed. Would be interesting to see the state of that beach on the north side of breakwall now, This was the same dune system a few years before all these easterlies. There's been a lot written about the challenges of the various adaptation options, including the purchase of private lands. The public should not suffer loss of amenity or pay the costs to protect it. Structures appeared. as the article states coastal erosion has been known since the 20s in that area and has been studied meticulously ever since. Shop unique custom made Canvas Prints, Framed Prints, Posters, Tapestries, and more. It is a difficult and wicked problem. Tetrapods work but don't protect the adjacent beach very well unless there are multiple groynes. They are frequently used in locations where further shore erosion will result in excessive damage, e.g. Or are they just doing it like politicians and getting consultants to advise them and simply ignoring it and doing what they want as they are not bound by law to take that advice. Im just saying its a difficult issue, beachwall terrible and if its sets a precedent huge chunks of the coast stuffed. Our timber guide wall formwork is not only reusable and 100% recyclable, it also prevents dangerous polystyrene fragments from entering the ecosystem. Inevitable as the ocean winning, is a painted "cock and balls" on that wall. Around 80 percent of the cost will be shouldered by the property owners themselves while the remaining 20 percent will be jointly funded by the Northern Beaches Council and the NSW government. This is an example of the walls theyve been placing. The GCCC's Palm Beach Qld solution which uses an offshore reef/sand nourishment/seawall buried in the dune is the ONLY solution for coastal erosion that protects both beachfront private property and public property ie the beach, without any structures being visible on the beach. Proven time and time and time again that sea walls do not work- period. The wall is set to be seven metres tall, but three-quarters will then be covered by sand brought onto the beach. The beach has remained under threat since that time, with additional erosion occurring during subsequent storms. Collaroy seawall project | Protection from coastal erosion Watch on Location: Collaroy NSW Our specialist staff were engaged by the Northern Beaches Council to construct the 250m rock revetment seawall in front of the Collaroy Beach carpark. 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