A weather-beaten cement plaque with the year 1952 is still visible along a section of the seawall. That's the only thing stopping all the sand at the base of the wall getting washed away. A number of properties along the oceanfront from Narrabeen to Collaroy were seriously endangered by erosion during a large storm swell in 2016. Plenty others have discussed it. The sooner we (as humans) acknowledge the nature of nature, and work with it instead of against it, the better for everybody. that concrete is a lovely blank canvas for some choice words. I think they saw an opportunity to get landowners to pay for something that they would very likely have to do at some point anyway. Instead, sand nourishment is the popular solution to maintaining beach width, though both Donohoe and Gordon are feeling once bitten and skeptical of any council promises. Its an issue the whole coastline, councils desperate to get what is a liability off their books and some homeowners, beachfront, genuinely caught out by it. the hardest decisions should be the easiest. @dawnperiscope. I wrote to Many Hydraulics Laboratory to ask for the details regarding the sea wall assessment they produced. 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. Sorry to go hard on your story like that but I feel we need to keep the science at the forefront of all coastal engineering discussions. First completed by the French in 1735, the Pondicherry seawall reaches a height of 27 feet above sea level. Like I said at the start, IF he is an "expert coastal engineer" then we are in a much deeper hole than I imagined. Yep, prevents over-topping but how's the reflection and enhanced rebound wave back into the surf zone!? Mr Horton said there has been some very minor erosion at Collaroy/Narrabeen Beach this week, along with other NSW beaches, but it is not a cause for concern. [happy to stand corrected on any of this] I avoid it because I dont think anyone truly is except for a small % of big players who manipulate the market (or act like the house) and the rest just ride the peaks and troughs. Wetsuits may never be the same again. Theyre only a couple of hundred years away from 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. 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. No more excuses for your terrible workmanship anymore. It would be fantastic to see an interview with someone from Many Hydrolics as they did all the Scientific modeling and have been very open in sharing their data. The GOR situation is far more complicated than Willi's well-intentioned advice makes out. We had made a big mistake that would become bigger. We all know there is significant increases in sea level rise..are we setting a precedent that if your coastal property succumbs to coastal erosion, you should be financially compensated? I asked a mate who works at MHL this exact question. It is worth remembering that this council, as Warringah, council, was twice dismissed for corruption and incompetence. Rather than a natural ebb and flow of wave energy, a hard structure increases reflective energy and turbulence, making it difficult for sand to settle and accrete. What they fail to mention is the massive corruption that's involved in awarding these contracts and the fact that the construction companies themselves for the most part, are predominantly Yakuza. Only thing that would be better if they made a foot path on top of it so wheel chair bandits and a like get to use the cost line as well, "Or boarding a jumbo jet to go for a surf and buy the latest board all things responsible for the needing of the wall in the first place.". Go figure! On Saturday November 27th hundreds of locals came down to Collaroy Beach / North Narrabeen Beach in grim weather conditions to protest the monstrous 7 meter . Ray Collins eat your heart out.. Good find. A barrier reef in place would no doubt have knock-on effects. Ive already done some research but the swellnet knowledge base is one of the best in this area. https://files.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/collaroy-na https://nationalprecast.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Collaroy-Beach https://www.9news.com.au/national/weather-nsw-sydney-collaroy-surfer-pul https://lighthouse.mq.edu.au/article/september-2021/Living-Seawalls-in-g https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/tarzans-stormy-st-clair-skinny-dip. Florida is an example. This would be a better solution, I think. Any system that affects the coast from a different angle upsets the balance of that orientation and the system then takes considerably more time to re-adjust. I do know the metro area was excluded from the NSW Coastal Policy for a long time because it was seen as too difficult, and that the CLPS was focussed on environmental values. It is possible that this is part of the Silverback's Seachange pork barrel rollout. There is no evidence whatsoever of accelerated erosion seaward of these newly constructed works. From their perspective building the wall before further erosion took place and moved closer to the road was another advantage as was disregarding the impact on the beach for a potentially more permanent solution. They aint getting crushed. Photograph: Wendy Harmer Coastal municipalities have been tackling the problem with a suite of measures. we all end up paying for it directly if we haven't already e.g. Hence, they are of no market value to me. Almost certainly the latter lilas, given the problems Sydney has had with apartment blocks I would think regulation is minimal to non-existent. Beaches with hard structures can return, though it takes longer, and rocks and concrete in the wave zone also make for a dangerous combination. Also, "some councils are genuinely desperate to embrace the most apocalyptic climate change forecasts" - in your view what are "apocalyptic forecasts" of climate change and which councils are you referring to? And it was created many years ago when coastal property was much lower in value and the bang for buck was much higher. Further to the north, sand that was built up in front of properties has been scoured away leaving an eight foot drop-off. Absolutely spot on, Craig. Like Stockton, the Collaroy seawall has resulted in the loss of the beach immediately in front of the wall caused by the dissipation of wave energy. "Sea walls do nothing to ensure the ongoing conservation of the beach in front of them," Mr Donohoe told crowds. To my way of thinking, and with a working understanding of government process, the real issue is the approval process. Beaches like Bondi still had sand dunes and likely better banks all around. Really interesting [and sad] to see this story progress in real-time. Looks perfect for high tide backwash to spread up and down the beach. when roads and buildings are about to fall into the sea. Contrast man-made against a natural barrier like mangroves (apologies for the sound, not my video), Trees work well for preventing erosion ONLY when the wave power is very minimal. It's going to be interesting to see how it holds up after this weekend/early next week with another round of resonably solid E/NE cyclone swell hitswho's going down to take more photos and show the aftermath?!! Here's also the appendices and figures etc: https://files.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/collaroy-na Yeah, cheers I've been through them as well. Zen interested how Japan just keeps dropping those big Tetrapods anywhere there is coastal erosionlost a lot of surf spots..how effective do you think they actually are against erosion? Will it make Carties better or will kooks just ride into the wall even more. Another week, another pumping day in the south-west of France. Yep. The idea has never been proposed for Collaroy. I also presume the view of the houses will be enhanced by the no trespassing signs in large red writing. As I understand it, governments have been reluctant to purchase vulnerable properties because there will be so many of them and the public purse could never afford it. Pre-existing or failing seawalls (if any) should be removed as part of Step 2. "The community is not happy." Northern Beaches Council said there had been comprehensive community consultation about the council's coastal zone management plan for Collaroy Beach. Cyclonic activity isnt forecast to increase at all - I think the jury actually out on that at the moment, east coast of Australia in a 500 year dip too on cyclonic activity. These walls stick straight up into the air like a fence made of steel or concrete. Just take the hit cost wise now and return the area to something close to its previous natural state. the above-average wave heights and elevated water levels are to blame. Im presuming that sand delivery's from the lagoon will be an ongoing thing. Collaroy resident Tony Cagorski lost more than 10 metres of his yard during the weekend's wild weather, undermining the foundations of his home. The point i guess im coming to is, and i know an old couple whose property is very exposed to this issue, who have lived there since 1960's and are now in their 80's and likley won't see the impeding issues in their lifetime - but really they have done nothing wrong, bought an old shack in a place they love when no one lived up here, I wouldnt say there are a lot of people left like that but there are a few I know up here a version of that and the whole "screw those rich pricks" mantra is just divisive. If you are referring to Vertical hard structures then that needs to be specified). Good point, lilas, that explains the mystery of why aborigines didn't build their homes close to the ocean. Hi Lost, yes there is another option - see my 2 posts above. Seawalls have the inevitable effect of reflecting and concentrating wave energy and accelerating erosion. 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." It's important to also recognise, the wall is entirely on private land. I wonder if they're intended as some kind of device to absorb/dissipate energy rather than as trafficable stairs? Initial reports claim Marcio Friere wasn't wearing an inflatable vest when he was held down in large waves. More than a year after severe storms damaged property in Collaroy, construction of a long-awaited sea wall is underway. If no acquisition or buyback is made, then good luck to the owners trying to sell these properties. Yes and do they have tactile indicators in the correct place? Our timber guide wall formwork is not only reusable and 100% recyclable, it also prevents dangerous polystyrene fragments from entering the ecosystem. At this point, no-one can say if any consultation occurred, though the cynical view is council ticked the box by distributing flyers to the immediate neighbours, all of whom would want similar works built to protect their properties. 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. 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. And please take a look at all the other ridicules things Coastal engineers are doing around this country so you can see the pattern of incompetence I am referring to. 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. Who is going to want to inherit that when they exchange contracts? The council will buy me out at any price if things get too hot". They may have a wall, but there will be no beach in front of it. The software built for Kelly's wave pool was also a big leap forward to modeling actual breaking waves and I really hope they share that knowledge with the rest of the scientific community to help forward our understanding. The first application for a sloping structure was widely publicised and accepted by most who saw it. Jeez. I'd reckon the road, arterial services (electrical, sewerage, etc) and the houses all factors. 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. Though they were quick to remove signs only recently erected on the beach.. https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/council-was-asked-about-danger-signs To be replaced with signs "Collaroy artificial reef project 2023", This is a glimpse of what a beach could be; following sensible Council planning; (post storms in 1974) eg. If you look further to the north you can see an old, crumbling seawall (due for replacement- fucking industry perpetuates itself) and you can see the water breaks right on it, there's no sand. They have just completed digging out a new path for the river to follow with excavators and every day Id watch the next morning after high tide their progress would seem effortless and the river would tend to follow the old direction. Brendan Donohoe says the beach has been "permanently disabled. Yep pretty significant increase in the height. The matter is currently under investigation by Environmental . Its also been the focus point for opposition to coastal development; an abject lesson about what results from bad policy. Climate projections will have some Australian surfers rejoicing, and others not so. 100% agree Craig, the only option is to buy back the properties and be done with it like they should have done years ago. If the council are desperate to get a liability off their books then they have totally screwed it. However, while they prevent further shoreline erosion, they do not deal with the causes of erosion (French, 2001). Furthermore they have facilitated an increase of erosion to adjacent beaches. It's an interesting point whether you just blame the owners for buying a house in such a risky area and hoping taxpayers will bail them out, versus the fact that the council must have approved people building houses there in the first place (although possibly a very long time ago), "Professor Short said the council bought properties along the beachfront and turned them into parklands in the 1970s and attempted to put a moratorium on redevelopment in the 1980s, but lost its case in court.". 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. The majority of these companies are legitimate businesses set up by Yakuza. I guess that the levees will give me a 100% guarantee that it'll never happen in my lifetime". oh yeah and someone call security. Make his name famous: Peter Horton. Operates out of the same premises. The Collaroy Beach coastline on May 6, 2016 before major storms swept the shoreline. Such a shame that it's not like California or other US states where the owner has no right to protect their land from erosion etc. Statements such as the two below can only be classified as opinion unless you link to references. Granted the Reality series and Aero are ludicrously expensive at the $2,000 barrier, but they're promising to push a more immersive, satisfying VR experience that delivers on incredible fidelity. My understanding was that council were looking at a rock revetment as they'd given approvals to a couple of other DAs for rock revetments, says Gordon. (btw if you're the Jody P I'm thinking of, you're an absolute legend mate!). A quick Google informs me that they are part of the State government, either Planning or Public Works, which was news to me because its mainly staffed by UNSW academics and is associated with the uni as a research centre. And since there's been no budget allocated for future buy backs. We have the tools and imagination to manage the climatic challenge that beginning to show in my lifetime. What a pity as the potential for offshore reefs around there is really good. Great article.. https://www.smh.com.au/property/news/coastal-properties-at-highest-clima @Craig Surfers, sun bathers and swimmers. GCCC's approach protects both private property and public beach amenity without any visible structures on the beach. Collaroy Park Estate Narrabeen: Sea View Pde, Beach Rd, Collaroy Ave, Main Pittwater Rd, Govt. It's corrupt to the eyeballs and the only winners are the crooked pollies and the dodgy construction companies while the once beautiful Japanese coastline is lost forever. I cannot see how can this be a feasible long-term strategy from the cost perspective. It makes perfect sense doesn't it, stop/dissipate the energy before it has the chance to have an impact. Men sand-bag properties on Collaroy Beach Arlington Building and a run of houses to the north circa 1922. As a result, dried out sediments are carried by the wind towards the land. The Surfrider Foundation Australia organised a protest against the seawall that is being erected between Narrabeen and Collaroy. Collaroy homes along Pittwater Rd have been cordoned off today. It would be the same as for any development adjacent to the cables where they make landfall. Collaroy has a long history of property erosion, yet a century after it was first documented theres no consensus about how it should be managed. There are three main types of seawalls: vertical, curved, and mound. It would be a good idea to put in a surf cam in that pans up and down the wall to document any changes to the beach, sand movements, erosion problems etc. We took the easy way, down towards the ocean and along on the back of the dune. We can mess things up in a colossal way, and then keep doing it repeatedly. How about dredging narrabeen lagoon?? (AO) It may not happen in my lifetime [fingers-crosssed] but it's a real issue when thinking about your children who eventually inherit your home. https://www.smh.com.au/property/news/coastal-properties-at-highest-clima https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-01-17/will-climate-change-put-an-end-to Kala Grace In Dramatic Rescue While Competing In Backdoor Shootout, 'Corners Of The Earth: Kamchatka' Tour Dates, Watch: Hossegor Super Session January 6th, Australian Designer To Launch Crescent Head Hotel Amid Local Development Concerns, Dead Marine Life Washes Onto South Oz Beaches After Flooding, Watch: Ryan Callinan // Beneath A Pear Tree, Watch: Cronulla's Jarvis Earle Wins World Junior Title. The group aims to raise awareness of the impact that the building sector can have while pointing out that more drastic measures need to be taken, as most countries do not include full building. 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. Seawalls of this design have been shown - all over the world- to destroy beaches. My working assumption is that they have behaved unethically on this matter. I imagine the ocean will eventually claw away under and around and over the structure. State govt has been acquiring properties for more toll roads of late and they have been getting low-balled big time, totally screwed over. governments recently built a bunch of groynes around the Murray street area. Isn't an extension to the Point Cartwright breakwall on the cards aa well? If they are falling into the ocean or they require extensive works or continual maintenance, then what is the market value? 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. the Senior Environmental Officer" Northern Beaches NSW govt!! I think the wall is actually a good warning of exactly what governments mean by "adaptation and mitigation"..expensive projects for the construction industry rather than sound ecological management. Old dude making a dash for it, budgie smugglers and a cricket cap. I am thinking that sad as it may be, we will never be able to turn back the clock and have a natural passive coastline of Sandhills and trees. Didnt hear boo about that from anyone ? My guess is that their engineers took a different view of how to best manage the situation. Cheers for the knowledge Craig. It's only a temporary feature. They are frequently used in locations where further shore erosion will result in excessive damage, e.g. Establishment and set out of site survey control points. This forms a foredune and a backdude. The legacy of that approach will be something future generations will have to live with.. Unfortunately politics and money flow are not associated with longer term planning in Australia at present. This is the only plausible outcome from the hard seawall construction and the engineers would have known this. "When a hard structure is introduced to the equation we see an increase in reflective energy and turbulence, slowing the accretion of sand while also accelerating erosion in storm conditions." Be interesting to know whether the assumptions for the modelling included any information on the value of the beach to be lost, belly. Engineered to Australian Standards. It's eroded locally at present, lots of rocks revealed on low tide but it's also end of winter. While celebrating his record for coastal protection with a park on the Collaroy-Narrabeen stretch, Northern Beaches council was also processing a Development Application thatd threaten the very same beach. Super difficult problem, maybe councils could buy beachfronts then lease back the properties. That's appalling if it's the case, BB. The people responsible for awarding the contracts get huge kickbacks. Hopefully there's someone with deep pockets able to go after the truth of the matter. Picture: Nearmap A subsequent image of Collaroy Beach from June 8, 2016. Including the residents behind the great wall. they will use loop holes to ensure eligibility. The reef/sand nourishment are both mainly designed to widen and protect the public property, ie the beach, in front of the buried seawall. 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. Its brutalist engineering, says Gordon frankly. Lance Knight. Yea I agree with this. My 2c on the buy back scheme - NB Council won't have 50+ million sitting around to buy them all back at once (and NSW Gov wouldn't be in a hurry to give them the rest) so they'd have to do it say a couple per year, but at the same time, that leaves the others who can't be bought back vulnerable and at risk of further destruction if another mega storm decides to show up, which in the current climate you'd have to think is pretty likely. Last Model Run: 15 Jan 11:00AM Local time (AEDT) 15 Jan 12:00AM GMT Data Status: OK. Run Age 9hrs. No-one wants to see visible structures built along the beachfront. The primary mechanism for coastal land acquisition in NSW has been the Coastal Lands Protection Scheme, but it wasn't designed for climate/erosion buy-backs. Mind you theyve only been around for a year. Hey guys I need to write an informative paper based on remedial measures used to protect infrastructure against erosion. check out the beach erosion in Apollo bay as well Yep, basically pork-barrelling on a massive scale and the Japanese sold them the lie too. 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. The fucking vandals bulldozed down one of the last remnants of coastal heath to get their heavy equipment in. Not to mention the many brutalist houses dotting its once beautiful headlands. This is very different to Collaroy. They needed see this, but still probably wouldnt t have believed it. 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