Sand replenishment work to protect a popular Noosa Heads beach from further erosion will start next month.
The $1 million project will pump sand from designated collection zones in the Noosa River channel and renourish the shores of what is popularly known as ‘Doggy Beach’ at Noosa Spit.
“The dog beach at Noosa Spit is an important site supporting key recreational and social activities and forms part of an artificially constructed river training and coastal defence strategy for the Noosa River mouth,” Mayor Clare Stewart said.
“Over the years, this defence system has been slowly eroding, seeing trees and pathways washed away,” she said.
The Noosa Council has received an environmental permit from the State Government for the project.
Project Manager, Cody Johnston, said “Increasing the volume of sand at the dog beach will help redirect the river’s main flow, reduce erosion caused by subsequent currents and boat wash and improve the Spit’s resilience to cyclone events.”
“The sand nourishment works will take place between June and the end of September to minimise the impact on the coastal and marine environment, including fish spawning, bird migration, and the flowering and fruiting of marine plants,” he said.
Several safety measures will be in place for the duration of works, with the dog beach and a part of the car park next to the beach closed.
