A sand nourishment project at Bargara will help protect one of the region’s most popular coastal areas, with works set to begin later this month as part of Bundaberg Regional Council’s ongoing shoreline management program.
The next phase of the program will involve the placement of sand along Bargara Beach to replenish areas affected by ongoing coastal erosion and improve the resilience of the shoreline.
Revegetation works featuring the removal of invasive weed species and the replanting of coastal varieties will also be included.
Mayor Helen Blackburn said the project was another important investment in protecting the region’s coastline for residents, visitors and future generations.
“Bargara’s coast is one of the region’s most valued natural assets and projects like this play an important role in helping protect it from the impacts of coastal erosion,” she said.
“This particular section has experienced sand nourishment challenges over time and replenishing the beach helps restore natural buffers, improve beach amenity and support the long-term health of the foreshore.”
The project follows sand nourishment works undertaken at Jayteens Park last year, where 7,400 cubic metres of sand was placed on the adjacent beach to reduce the risk of further erosion.
The latest round of works at Bargara Beach are scheduled to commence on Monday 20 July.
Traffic and pedestrian changes during beach protection works
Construction activities will occur between 6.30 am and 6 pm, Monday to Saturday, although some work outside these hours may be required to accommodate tidal conditions.
During construction, temporary traffic and pedestrian changes will be in place and motorists may experience minor delays.
Access to adjoining private properties will be maintained throughout the project.
For public safety, beach access restrictions will apply around the immediate work site while works are underway.
The Bargara boat ramp will remain open, although parking in the area will be limited.
The Bargara boardwalk will be closed but an alternate route will be made available to pedestrians.
Council thanks residents, businesses and visitors for their patience and understanding while these important shoreline protection works are completed.
The project is supported by the Queensland government’s QCoast 2100 program Round 4, which is delivered in partnership with the Local Government Association of Queensland and is jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.
