I hope this Collaroy wall hasn't set a precedent. Given Council has already completed protection works on public land, and there's been a lot of talk about the owners' seawall, understanding all the facts is important. 2)How much did the Collaroy Carpark Coastal Protection works cost? Ive already done some research but the swellnet knowledge base is one of the best in this area. On the release of his latest edit, R-Cal chats to Swellnet about love and other acrobatics. This is where I live. 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. Adjacent a second wall constructed just to the north, the half finished revetment was torn to rubble with dangerous rebar, boulders and cement being washed into the surf zone. It is worth remembering that this council, as Warringah, council, was twice dismissed for corruption and incompetence. It's a travesty in so many ways and a very poor precedent for other parts of the coast which will be deemed vulnerable to sea level rise. It never stood a chance. We have trouble performing numerical analysis on complex near shore environments, so what we'll do is create a slab sided wave tank with perfectly geometrical structures and wave forms and see what "actually happens". Thanks lilas. Making it deeper? Though still in its early days, the reef - which cost $18 million - has maintained beach width since it was completed in 2019. Beaches like Bondi still had sand dunes and likely better banks all around. I liken it to a form of gambling. Protesters linking arms on the beach in 2002. I am working on a gipa application to try and find out what community consultation they did for the second DA. Where the only issue is private property things are a bit simpler. I can't believe that those structures have been built in 2021 and that the legislation still hasn't been amended to counter the property rights of the owners. I think they would be very happy with an ugly seawall. A weather-beaten cement plaque with the year 1952 is still visible along a section of the seawall. Soon It Will Be Filled With Concrete.'. processes currently-exported iron ore, bauxite, and alumina into green. Sea level rise equation is based on the Bruun Rule to ascertain erosion in open coastal areas like Collaroy. They were concerned the sand directly in front of the seawall would be washed away, eroding their beach, and, on Tuesday, that's exactly what happened. I think this was done for the first DA, the sloping rock wall, rather than the vertical one that was actually built. It's good to see some enlightened input from Brendan and Angus, both of whom have extensive experience in coastal management from planning and engineering backgrounds. Could be the camera angle but. Hopefully there's someone with deep pockets able to go after the truth of the matter. A barrier reef in place would no doubt have knock-on effects. It's only a temporary feature. The exception of course is if youre a donor to the LNP then a $3M block of land can be sold for $30M!!! Any chance of a dedicated ErosionCam, Swellnet? That's the most sensible thing I've read so far. A few years on when I visited I suggested a stroll along the cliffs at the estuary and they replied that its to dangerous now as theres been heaps of erosion for some reason. This isn't a new issue, as has been mentioned in the article above, and the longer we ignore the elephant in the room the harder it will become to resolve. Surf Breaks Inc. Coming to a beach near you ! I do however feel there needs to be more separation regarding fact and opinion in your article. Market value is driven by what people are willing to pay for it. Same stretch of sand - another wall to protect public assets - https://www.scs.nsw.gov.au/soil-conservation-services-projects/collaroy- Gary G has been erecting hard structures in the dunes around Victorian beaches for years. EDIT: Just to be clear, the issue of erosion has nothing to do with sea level rise, climate change, or buying the latest board. I suppose there are still those with more dollars than sense, but for me, the land is as good as built below the high-tide mark. A northeast swell generated by ex-TC Seth off Queensland,. My parents in NZ were excited when they took out bloodymangroves at the mouth of the estuary where they lived. https://eservices.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/ePlanning/live/Public/XC.Tr First red light! that concrete is a lovely blank canvas for some choice words. Get access to long-range forecasts, hourly graphs and ad-free webcams. Yamashita (2020) "Living together with seawalls: Risks and reflexive modernization in Japan". Unlike other approaches like soft beach nourishment, they offer a long term solution to shoreline erosion. Angus Gordon, an engineer with fifty years experience in coastal engineering, assumed the same. My experience is that if the responsible authority wasn't involved in the valuation process they struggle to comprehend it, let alone see how it legitimately applies to their own patch via things like benefits transfer. For Sydney its not just beach suburbs. 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. Dont lynch me its only an idea. On top of this they have places sand band grounds out perpendicular to the sandunes. Its like something out of a dystopian movie. Thanks BB. Japan may be a perfect case study. Yep totally agree. The GCCC's Palm Beach Qld solution which uses an offshore reef/sand nourishment/seawall buried in the dune is the ONLY solution for coastal erosion that protects both beachfront private property and public property ie the beach, without any structures being visible on the beach. 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. For example, during sunny conditions in Collaroy beach, constructive waves transport eroded sediments from cliffs and headlands to build up the beach. Premium ad-free surfcams, dawn surf reports, and more had been lodged 18 months earlier in July 2018, http://www.irjes.com/Papers/vol6-issue10/F61012431.pdf. I first noticed them when I went to Nijjima island in the early 90's and asked what were they reply was to protect the land from erosion.they actually had the moulds for the TP's there and just kept making them when needed.. Such a shame. Theyre only a couple of hundred years away from gsco, I'd have thought that the first hurdle for any enhancement - besides the environmental impacts - would be the issue of access and whether the investment creates something with the most benefit for the most people. Lance Knight. Whe I checked the link today on the second one it went to the first DA for the sloping rock wall, not the second one for the vertical concrete wall. Absolutely spot on, Craig. Has been for a while. Just wondering if the stairs built into the wall are private property? They aint getting crushed. You shouldve known by 1990. Thanks heaps for the update Craig. Damaged houses and a collapsed swimming pool at Collaroy beach after waves of up to 8 metres hit the coast on June 6, 2016. 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. They've had a very very blessed life compared to anyone else in this country and that in return they would do such harm to a public place to save their private property is a bit sad. This is very different to Collaroy. https://www.celeria.org/ "We haven't had a flood here for 20 years you say. The co-founder of Ksubiis to launch a '70s surf-inspired hotel on New South Wales' Mid North Coast. Until then the owners can continue to enjoy their delightful seashore experience. More often than not, the pollies retiire and are parachuted onto the boards of these companies and live out their lives having enriched themselves quite nicely. I definitely disagree with a buy back. Rise seems nearly double than the run. The Collaroy seawall was in part constructed after a significant storm event in 2016 eroded 50 metres along the Narrabeen and Collaroy shoreline, causing damage to waterside properties. And I previously worked in a firm that did work in this area (it's not my specific expertise but I get the broad concepts). A development application (DA) before Northern Beaches Council would see two additional sections of vertical wall built 50 and 30 metres in length straddling the South Narrabeen Surf Club. 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. At this point, the relocation business case doesn't seem to stack up. Sure if youve bought the last 5 years ignorance cant be an excuse, but theres nothing wrong with wanting to live on the beach. Btw when I say 4ft these waves 99.99% of the time are sloppy, they break for half a second and then dissapear and its an ugly wash for kms out to sea. OMG!!! Not much wriggle room for negotiation, and in a volatile market owners are more liable to be offered (and it's an offer they can't refuse) recompense that sits at the lower end of the scale. A horizontal reef is also a "Hard Structure" yet it acts in a very different way to a Vertical Sea Wall such as the Collaroy one. These seawalls are easy to design, and easy to construct. 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. However, the residents focused primarily on the protest against the sea wall while not suggesting any alternate solutions to solve the coastal erosion, and therefore, failing the 3rd criteria. 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. there is no excuse for purchasing a property on the beach in the last 30 years let alone 5 without an inkling of understanding of the risks. The facts stand as such, an Engineer/s designed this monstrosity and no amount of excuses can change that. Seawall construction isn't mentioned. In this case there is evidence that the council and land owners subverted the approval process. "I really like living here deep in the bush, close to nature. Just take the hit cost wise now and return the area to something close to its previous natural state. The theory is that the waves break further offshore, soaking up wave energy that would otherwise erode the leeshore dune system during storms. The engineers would have likely argued against this for the reasons given above (and then some). So fkd how big some of those sea walls are and just ruin the towns completely and those that rely on the area, Theyve done the same thing to much of Taiwans coast, see eg: http://www.irjes.com/Papers/vol6-issue10/F61012431.pdf. An increase in storm activity - particularly from the east and north-east, as has been proposed by Associate Professor Ian Goodwin - and the looming threat of sea level rise are X-factors for East Coast beachfront development. The market knows the insurance companies know this. Apologies for misreading you. How to Build a Seawall: Step 1: Conduct a thorough examination of the surrounding area and environment. 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. Structures appeared. 47 votes, 47 comments. The majority of these companies are legitimate businesses set up by Yakuza. A sneaky second application, for the vertical wall was seen by very few. Hey BD. Surge and erosion even on protected beaches on the Mid North Coast today is nuts. Hi Lost, yes there is another option - see my 2 posts above. Meanwhile, those on the other side of the divide are fearing the precedent of a return to hard structures and what this might mean for the rest of the Collaroy and Narrabeen beachfront, not to mention Wamberal, Old Bar, Byron Bay, and any other area where bad planning policy has created a wicked problem. These contracts to the construction companies are worth hundreds of millions of dollars. we all end up paying for it directly if we haven't already e.g. I tear up and swear to myself. Done well they could create added atmosphere to the beach life we love to live here for. It might take a bit of digging to prove it, but the evidence is accumulating already. which is why the video is so interesting. There are some fed govt areas that listen to this thinking. Wow, that is ugly even by brutalist/modernist standards. Thanks Stu, didn't even know such a thing existed here. Could be some good entertainment next time some serious swell hits. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=144437777895204. Collaroy Sea Wall Client: Citilink Piling With such close proximity to the ocean, our client tasked us with producing an alternative to the commonly used polystyrene forms. Stop wasting money and do something that will achieve the intended goals. And more recently there was a local magazine piece discussing future sea level rises and the Noosa beach rock wall not being able to contain that, plus the homes along the Sunshine Beach to Peregian Beach stretch being at future risk, and councils would be needing to address that. That's crazy stuff. Didnt hear boo about that from anyone ? They may have a wall, but there will be no beach in front of it. Insurance companies know this. The beach has remained under threat since that time, with additional erosion occurring during subsequent storms. So they all get their own private beach access. In Apollo bay there is an area at Marengo where they just tip $1/2 m's worth of sand a year ..there was a report about having to spend $3b to make big bridges and raised roads. Yet for some reason the Collaroy/Narra stretch seems to get flogged not only by mother nature but by poor coastal management approaches time and again. If that is to be avoided there needs to be a concerted effort to gain the support of the wider NB community to create pressure on the council to develop a more acceptable plan. Seawalls protect the bases of cliffs, land and buildings against erosion in areas where rapid coastal erosion is beginning to pose a serious threat to. This has cut into the base of the dunes below the surf club. Like I said at the start, IF he is an "expert coastal engineer" then we are in a much deeper hole than I imagined. I imagine the ocean will eventually claw away under and around and over the structure. Can't see sand staying around with all that crazy activity. But it wasn't about the road - it was about appeasing multimillionaires who would have or should have known better. 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. 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 it would also provide some useful evidence for fighting against any similar future proposals. And cap prices for market value pre 2000. as my old mate hutch likes to say. This is a big money problem way beyond the scope of local councils. 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. 2016 Collaroy seawall Concept Design Specs Turned this place into a concreters paradise. For those who object to it, there is something hostile about Collaroy's multi-million-dollar sea wall. As the article states, in terms of erosion, vertical walls don't work and actually exacerbate the problem. If the houses go, the road goes shortly after. Will this mean sand depletion north and a build up south? Bean counters at the local council know this too. The root cause is building on the foredune. There's been a lot of work done to gain a better understanding of the value of the beach re both market and non-market economic benefits. Perfect future film location for backwash kook of the day. Might discuss that with @surfriderfoundation and Surfrider Foundation Sunshine Coast, and those people and localised groups finding themselves in positions of having to fight this idiocy. My comment in the other article also notes that across this region, "it is illegal to establish, maintain or use a spoil ground or other ocean disposal point (including dumping materials at sea)". This is not a defence of the structure or the owners, just recognition that the protection of the main north south artery on the northern beaches was a factor. It's eroded locally at present, lots of rocks revealed on low tide but it's also end of winter. If they are falling into the ocean or they require extensive works or continual maintenance, then what is the market value? It would be possible to introduce a major sand nourishment program to move the shoreline seaward, says Gordon. Here is the DA for the wall. 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. The erosion at Collaroy/Narrabeen Beach is not particularly significant, unusual or surprising. Usually done by compulsory acquisition with the government working off existing market prices. You'd think that would then open it up for more legal action (aka why did ABC get first dibs and XYZ missed out?). Kimura (2016) "When a seawall is visible: Infrastructure and obstruction in post-tsunami reconstruction in Japan" the whole sea level/erosion issue is here now ..hmm any idea's solutions you have come across? 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. There's no homes or businesses, or very few to speak of- doesn't come close to justifying the cost of the wall. Lance any surf info about Middleton Reef ? Ray Collins eat your heart out.. Good find. Hence, they are of no market value to me. "Environmental vandalism or gross negligence?". The project is part of the 1.3-km seawall proposed from South Narrabeen to Collaroy to protect both private and public assets in the suburb. The thing is, the existing site was fine except a motorway was about to be built straight through it. I recently tested an Open-Source Wave modeling software called "Celeris" and the result are really good although I didn't go too in-depth with it. For the swellnet readers here's some background info, and here. Some family recently went through this as their house sat above the construction zone for the Spit / Northern Beaches Link tunnel. . The Feds and States are the only ones with sufficient means to do anything, but for them its a case of not my problem. There's only a loss to be made for the purchases. It makes perfect sense doesn't it, stop/dissipate the energy before it has the chance to have an impact. Designed to democratise surfing, Tom Morey's invention became a specialised craft for riding treacherouswaves. RFS DU SOL's new album cover to Surrender is on point.. Collaroy sea wall 1.8 mts higher than the Berlin Wall https://i.imgur.com/DuHM6zJ.gifv as the article states coastal erosion has been known since the 20s in that area and has been studied meticulously ever since. Mentioned in a previous article (linked below) - the region hosts submarine cables, so it's part of the Northern Sydney Protection Zone. So whats your thoughts about using tax payers $'s to buy back endangered properties from natural erosion and as I asked Zen.are there any solutions other than just moving people property back from the Coast? Theyve introduced these gently sloped walls to broaden the widths of the roads to protect them from erosion. High rise apartment buildings demolished when they realised it was the most cost effective and environmentally sound long term solution. On the release of his latest edit, R-Cal chats to Swellnet about love and other acrobatics. But several of those areas experiencing recession are linked to important infrastructure that the authorities want to protect - depending on were you are, the GOR also houses telecoms, sewerage and other infrastructure. Yep, prevents over-topping but how's the reflection and enhanced rebound wave back into the surf zone!? They also recently dug the mother of all holes in the sand and put huge foundations down ( well over a years work) for what I thought was further erosion work but turn out to be a access ramp for beach who cant step down onto the beach. Not sure how they would fix them to the sand though. But obviously no owners want to give up tax free capital gains.. dunno has to be a solution that doesnt destroy the beach like collaroy or completely crush home owners, they arent all pricks. Can't wait to see the classic "Dick and Balls" painted on that big ugly fucker. Mr Horton said current conditions have exposed a temporary rock bund that was put in place to protect the construction site, but it will be removed when works are complete. Northern Beaches Council are the biggest tossers ever. Some investigative journalism required to obtain all the council documents around its approval process. Buy backs should only be an.option when they contribute to an environmentally sound solution. Owners of storm-devastated Collaroy properties on Sydney's northern beaches face paying up to $140,000 each for a new sea wall that might have saved their homes had it been there at the weekend. Apparently this is just one part of the seawall. Initial reports claim Marcio Friere wasn't wearing an inflatable vest when he was held down in large waves. It will improve beach access. Hey guys I need to write an informative paper based on remedial measures used to protect infrastructure against erosion. This also creates problems when people try and keep claiming land as shorelines migrate seaward in times of accretion. The idea has never been proposed for Collaroy. This would be a better solution, I think. "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. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II died in Balmoral on 8 September 2022 (GMT) at age 96. exports the same quantity of energy in green electricity and hydrogen as it exports in thermal coal and liquefied natural gas. As you know we have the Great Ocean Road down here , which was a huge Tourist attraction ( before Covid.) Proven time and time and time again that sea walls do not work- period. Caveat emptor..buyer beware. Cheers. The UNSW Centre is called the Water Research Laboratory. The 18-year-old scored a near-perfect 9.50 in the Final, held at Seaside Reef in Encinitas, California. South Narrabeen beach is now useless to anyone. The total contribution of both the Council and the State is $3.46 million, which is 20 percent of the total cost of construction. There's been a lot written about the challenges of the various adaptation options, including the purchase of private lands. I looked into this again yesterday. Here are the bloke credentials (This statement also doesn't specify what type of HARD structure. Im presuming that sand delivery's from the lagoon will be an ongoing thing. My view is if it cannot be protected by environmentally sound methods then that is the owner's problem. Some interesting papers about building seawalls and the effect it has on risk perception in the post Tsunami context in Japan: Littlejohn (2020) "Dividing worlds tsunamis, seawalls, and ontological politics in Northeast Japan" Our timber guide wall formwork is not only reusable and 100% recyclable, it also prevents dangerous polystyrene fragments from entering the ecosystem. what's the logic/law in having to buy back the properties ? I put up links to both DAs the other day. Photograph: Wendy Harmer Coastal municipalities have been tackling the problem with a suite of measures. development, carparks & roads behind the hind dunes leading to biketracks, walkways, supporting the community including Yep pretty significant increase in the height. @yeti. Well now we know who is responsible for this debacle. That video represents a nightmare scenario, no beach, no waves and similar to Zen's story ie man made interference gone wrong. High-quality Collaroy Wall Art designed and sold by artists. Much better to work out a solution where the public doesnt lose their beach as per collaroy, but councils/government do need to help landowners. Perhaps the omission was because in 2002, protestors, led by Brendan Donohoe and Surfrider Foundation founder Tom Kirsop, formed a "line in the sand" stretching from Collaroy to Narrabeen opposing the construction of any seawalls. Action: Casey Johnston to forward initial site visit details to Taskforce members, noting there will be a further site visit as the project progresses". (AO) Your browser has JavaScript disabled. >>Really dumb idea. Get Pro. What some consider the ugliest wall in Australia could soon be bigger, with residents pushing to extend the Collaroy seawall on Sydney's northern beaches. Ratepayer/taxpayer bailout, so business as usual whatever happened to caveat emptor? July 28, 2021 - 7:04AM. This seawall will not only protect our homes but also Pittwater Rd, and the many communication and public services installed under it, from inevitable future storm events. These walls stick straight up into the air like a fence made of steel or concrete. This sets a very dangerous precedent for the rest of NSW. If you want to witness how to do irreparable damage to a coastline, look no further than Japan. 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 . The properties were bought in good faith, said one local who wished to remain anonymous, and the owners must feel an obligation for the authorities to protect them, but a seawall is last century thinking.. Sounds like the beach will be off limits/ too dangerous to walk on for weeks until the NSW Beaches Council recovers the rusting rebarb & concrete waste scattered along the beach then? Premium ad-free surfcams, dawn surf reports, and more https://www.sydneycoastalcouncils.com.au/sites/default/files/JRCorkill_A https://www.surfline.com/surf-news/theyve-kerbed-guttered-narrabeen-beac https://www.scs.nsw.gov.au/soil-conservation-services-projects/collaroy- https://files.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/g https://files.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/collaroy-na https://www.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/council/news/whats-happening-coll https://www.linkedin.com/mwlite/in/peter-horton-coastal-engineer, https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=144437777895204. She had reigned as Queen for 70 years. Maybe "Collaroy" is the aboriginal word for "Stupid White people"? The public should not suffer loss of amenity or pay the costs to protect it. 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. 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