Manly Daily: Reports on sand nourishment
Posted July 6th, 2010 byCategories: Activism news, Events
Sand dumps to save Collaroy-Narrabeen coastline beach
5 Jul 10 @ 05:51pm by Brenton Cherry
l-r: Surfrider Foundation’s Don Norris, Cavill Properties Managing Director Charles McIntosh, and Warringah Mayor Michael Regan at sand dumping, Narrabeen Beach (near Mactier Street. Picture: SIMON COCKSEDGE
ABOUT 5000 tonnes of sand will be dumped on the Collaroy-Narrabeen coastline over the next two weeks to help mitigate the impact of coastal erosion.
Northern beaches-based developer Cavill Properties will relocate the sand from the old Sands Hotel site at Narrabeen, which is being excavated for new residential apartments.
Warringah mayor Michael Regan said the beach nourishment program “improves the general amenity and safety of the beach and provides a degree of property protection”.
Managing director of Cavill Properties Charles McIntosh said it was proud to contribute to the preservation of Warringah’s coastline.
“Cavill’s involvement demonstrates our heartfelt commitment to protecting and preserving the beach so it can be enjoyed by future generations,” he said.
Local development sites on old coastal dunes requiring excavation are the main source of sand for beach nourishment in Warringah.