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New project set to restore and protect Cairns’ northern beaches
Cairns’ iconic northern beaches are set to become healthier and more resilient in the aftermath of ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper, with Cairns Regional Council approving a $2.02 million coastal recovery and restoration project. The project will deliver essential dune restoration, revegetation, and sand
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Busselton beach nourishment works to turn the tide on erosion
The City of Busselton (WA) will be undertaking a series of scheduled sand nourishment and beach maintenance works across several local sites in the coming weeks. These works are part of ongoing efforts to maintain beach accessibility and protect coastal areas from erosion. Stage 1 of the works will
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New sand to protect Glenelg North during winter storms
The South Australian Government will next week start sand replenishment works at Glenelg North. Due to the low tides anticipated next week, it presents a good opportunity to get the yearly Glenelg North replenishment works done. Commencing November 3, 2025, sand will be collected via excavators from
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Essential sea defense works underway in Peacehaven
Lewes District Council will be carrying out essential repair and maintenance works on the seawall in Peacehaven over the next few weeks. These vital repairs are crucial for maintaining the sea defenses that protect the Peacehaven coastline, the Council said. Commenting the latest news, Councillor Em
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Isle of Palms to begin major beach nourishment project
The Isle of Palms City (SC) is in the process of installing 700 additional sandbags in three critical areas: the Port O’ Call, Beachwood East and the Breach Inlet end of the island, before the November king tides. Approximately 25,000 cubic yards of sand will be moved from a shoal. The objective of
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Coastal defense work underway at East Cliff in Bournemouth
Work is underway on the next stage of a two-year coastal defense project, the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council said. At the moment, engineers are replacing two existing timber groynes at the beach below East Cliff in Bournemouth. “Funded by central government, this project protects
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Maldives partners with Japan on national coastal protection initiative
The Maldives’ Ministry of Tourism and Environment has launched a national policy for sustainable shore protection, supported by technical and financial assistance from Japan. According to the Ministry, the initiative seeks to safeguard the Maldives’ environmentally sensitive and erosion-prone coastl
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The Ameland-Oost nourishment: A pioneering step in coastal management
Last summer marked a milestone for the SOURCE project: the first Living Lab transitioned from design to full-scale realisation. At Ameland-Oost, a shoreface nourishment is being constructed that will not only strengthen the coast but also serve as a unique scientific test site for the coming years.
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Sea defenses project starts soon at Kings Esplanade
Starting in late November or early December, a new groyne field will be constructed on the beach between the King Alfred Leisure Centre and Second Avenue in Hove, extending the beach by approximately 25m out to sea, Brighton & Hove City Council said. The new timber groynes will be supported by filli
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Huon Valley Council completes coastal protection work at Cygnet Coast Road
Huon Valley Council has completed important repair works on Cygnet Coast Road, using an innovative method to protect against coastal erosion and keep the road safe for the community. To stabilize the embankment where erosion was threatening the road, their team installed Kyowa rock bags – large, spe
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VIDEO: Te Ara Tupua resilience project moves ahead
The Te Ara Tupua coastal protection program in Wellington is in full swing, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi said. “We’ve finished installing all the interlocking concrete blocks (Xblocks) along the sea shore, and we’ve started works to complete the walking and cycling path and rest areas. Work on th
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Work on Te Ara Tupua in Wellington nears end
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi’s work on the Te Ara Tupua coastal protection program in Wellington is nearing its completion. “We’ve finished installing all the interlocking concrete blocks (Xblocks) along the sea shore, and we’ve started works to complete the walking and cycling path and rest area
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Auckland Council: 11 more shoreline adaptation plans confirmed for Tāmaki Makaurau
Auckland Council has confirmed 11 more shoreline adaptation plans for Tāmaki Makaurau, bringing the total to 18. Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’s 3,200km of coastline has high environmental, social and cultural values as well as coastal management challenges from coastal erosion, flooding and ongoing sea-
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CPRA: Groundbreaking of Mandeville Lakefront Wetlands Project
Officials from the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) joined their colleagues from St. Tammany Parish yesterday to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Mandeville Lakefront Wetlands Project. This groundbreaking launches the construction of a multi-faceted restoration projec